BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ICUBE UTM - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://icubeutm.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ICUBE UTM REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220201T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220201T180000 DTSTAMP:20260417T094308 CREATED:20220127T004042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T004042Z UID:86826-1643733000-1643738400@icubeutm.ca SUMMARY:Summer Company Info Session 2022 DESCRIPTION:An information session about applying for and participating in the Ontario Government’s Summer Company program.\n\n\nLearn how the Summer Company Program can help Ontario students 15-29yrs receive free training\, business skills development\, mentorship and guidance\, and an opportunity for a grant of up to $3\,000 to start and operate their own business this summer. \nThis information session will provide you with information about the Summer Company program in Brampton including: \n• Program eligibility requirements \n• Program participation requirements and expectations \n• Program training and mentorship \n• Program grant opportunity \n• and how to complete and submit a program application. \nThe Summer Company Program will be delivered virtually by the Brampton Entrenpreneur Centre (BEC) for the Brampton & Caledon area. \nPlease note: Brampton’s Summer Company program will give priority to new businesses only in Brampton and Caledon that are sales ready and must demonstrate that the business can operate and follow all government health and safety guidelines related to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. \nApproval of applications to participate in the Summer Company program is a competitive process. Students accepted in the 2022 Summer Company Program can receive up to $3\,000 to assist with start-up and operating costs while also receiving hands-on business training and mentorship from business professionals and entrepreneurs throughout the summer! \nAttendance at this information session does not guarantee eligibility to apply to the program or approval to participate in the program. There are limited spots available for participation in the program. The process by which this program is delivered in Brampton is subject to change. \nThis online information session is presented by: \nThe Brampton Entrepreneur Centre (BEC) \nFor information\, visit Brampton.ca/bec or call 905.874.2650 URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/summer-company-info-session-2022/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://icubeutm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/86826_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220202T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220202T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T094308 CREATED:20220119T223224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T223224Z UID:86769-1643824800-1643833800@icubeutm.ca SUMMARY:Prototyping DESCRIPTION:Better understand the process of generating your first prototype\, access applied research support and work with manufacturers.\n\n\nWondering how to go from an idea to a prototype? \nThis will be a session where you can learn how to build your first tangible prototype and access applied research support. \nWho Should Attend\nThis workshop is most beneficial to early-stage entrepreneurs and changemakers. \nIt is open to the public including Leap Startup League cohort members\, early-stage impact entrepreneurs and UTM students \nBenefits  \nThrough the session you will: \n\nDiscover the entrepreneurial process and the first steps to move an idea forward. \n\n\nLearn how to create your first prototype\, access manufacturing research support\, and work with manufacturers \n\n\nClarify how to take advantage of available resources to turn ideas into tangible products. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\nJohn Lam  | Entrepreneurship & Innovation Specialist\, City of Mississauga \nJohn Lam is the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Specialist for the City of Mississauga’s Economic Development Office\, and more specifically\, for the Mississauga Business Entrepreneur Centre. His role involves supporting innovative scale-up companies in Mississauga or those who wish to locate in Mississauga. His entrepreneurial experiences stem from starting two ventures\, one promoting physical activity to youth through Ultimate Frisbee workshops and another connecting people to mental health resources through chatbot technology. John has also taught entrepreneurship courses as a teaching faculty member at Wilfrid Laurier University\, and led start-up incubators at the University of Guelph\, Wilfrid Laurier University\, and Sheridan College. He studied Recreation\, Business and Psychology in undergraduate\, completed the Master of Business\, Entrepreneurship & Technology (MBET) program from the University of Waterloo and is now working towards a PhD in Higher Education with a focus on entrepreneurship education from University of Toronto. Feel free to ask him about anything start-up related! \n\n\n\nLeap Startup League Series\nThis series includes five workshops designed to help you learn how to move from entrepreneurial idea to execution. All workshops are held online in partnership with ICUBE & EDGE. \nThe series includes: \n\nFinance 101 (Asynchronous) \nPrototyping \nStorytelling and Pitch Prep (Asynchronous) \nDigital Marketing 101 \nSales 101 \n\n\n\n\nHosts\nEDGE\nEDGE is where entrepreneurship and innovation thrive. We help impact entrepreneurs create meaningful change for our communities\, society\, and environment. We support changemakers as they explore entrepreneurial approaches to creating a more equitable and sustainable world. \nICUBE \nICUBE is a hub for idea exploration\, early-stage business development\, and co-working. We provide expert support\, resources\, and access to opportunities for entrepreneurial students and community members across all industries. Got an idea? Let us make it! \n\n\nImportant Notes\nThis is a free event. Spots are limited. Register now to save your spot!  \nConfirmation emails take up to 24 hours to be processed. We thank you for your patience. \nIf you require any accommodations to register or to ensure your full participation in this event\, please let us know at edge.programs@sheridancollege.ca  \nMedia Consent: Screenshots and video recordings may be taken at this event. Your image may be used in printed and electronic publications for promotional and educational purposes and may be made available to the media and other third parties\, or published on the Internet. By registering for any of our events\, you understand and acknowledge that your image may be taken and used at our discretion. If you have concerns about your image being used for these purposes\, please speak to one of the organizers.  \n \nMore Programs and Events  \nTo stay in the loop\, sign up for our newsletter.  URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/prototyping-4/ CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://icubeutm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/86769_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220204T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T094308 CREATED:20220127T004442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T004442Z UID:86830-1643968800-1643977800@icubeutm.ca SUMMARY:9th Annual Falcons' Fortunes Pitch Competition DESCRIPTION:Watch Ontario entrepreneurs pitch their breakthrough cancer innovations at FACIT’s 9th annual Falcons’ Fortunes Pitch Competition\n\n\n\nFalcons’ Fortunes showcases six entrepreneurs working in the oncology space as they pitch their Made-in-Ontario innovations to an external panel of elite judges. Hosted by FACIT\, this annual event offers the $100\,000 Ernsting Entrepreneurship Award to invest in the most promising oncology research idea. This year’s event will be held online via Zoom. \nWhile the research idea should be novel and sound\, the competition is for the best pitch – that is\, the presentation that best convinces the investor judging panel on the value of the idea and how $100\,000 would improve and/or better illustrate the potential\, and if possible commercial\, value of the innovative idea itself. \nBuilding a culture supportive of entrepreneurship and commercialization in Ontario is critical to drive innovation. Falcons’ Fortunes endeavors to enhance\, support and celebrate a culture of commercialization in Ontario\, such as the cultivation of skill sets that enable ideas to be successfully pitched to investors. \nJoin us and learn more about these emerging breakthrough innovations and network with the Ontario cancer research community. \nFor more information\, please visit FACIT’s website here. \nWho should attend:\nEntrepreneurs\, investors and anyone interested in cancer innovation. \n\nAgenda:\n10:00 am – 10:15 am: Opening remarks \n10:15 am – 11:45 am: Pitch competition \n11:45 am – 12:00 pm: Keynote address during judges’ deliberation \n12:00 pm – 12:30 pm: Announcement of winner & networking  \n\nFeaturing:\nOPENING REMARKS:\nDavid O’Neill\, PhD\, President\, FACIT \nHon. Jill Dunlop\, Ontario Minister of Colleges and Universities \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER: \nPeter van der Velden\, MBA\, MSc.\, Managing General Partner\, Lumira Ventures \n\n\n\nPeter is a highly experienced venture capitalist\, who for the past 31 years\, has been building innovative\, technology centric companies from start-up through to expansion. As General Managing Partner of Lumira Ventures\, Peter led the firm in recently raising its fourth and largest fund – $C450 million of new capital for Canada’s life sciences sector. During his tenure at Lumira\, he and the team have backed dozens of transformative NA-based healthcare companies that have delivered more than 50 approved therapies for patients\, generated significant cost savings for healthcare systems and produced first quartile returns for the investors in Lumira funds. \nPeter is a very active volunteer in the communities in which he works and plays and is a frequent lecturer at universities and conferences on themes related to venture capital\, innovation and healthcare. As President and Chairman of the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA)\, Peter led the rebuilding and re-positioning of the organization in parallel with supporting its role in the development and implementation of key provincial and federal initiatives to rebuild and revitalize the venture capital industry in Canada. In addition to working with federal and provincial governments on policy matters related to healthcare innovation and innovation\, Peter has represented the Canadian venture industry at global venture capital congresses in Europe\, Asia and the Middle East. \n\nJudging Panel:\n\n\n\nFAQs\nHow can I contact the organizer with any questions? \nPlease contact Lisa Milestone\, Associate Director\, Corporate Affairs\, FACIT (lisa.milestone@facit.ca). \nCan I forward the Zoom link to colleagues who are also interested in attending? \nNo. Anyone interested in attending must first register through this Eventbrite site so that all attendees can sign the associated Confidentiality form. Details with the Zoom link will be sent to all registrants closer to the event date. \nIs the audience able to ask questions of the pitch presenters? \nThe Q&A after each pitch presentation is restricted to the judges. However\, there is an informal networking session planned from 12:00-12:30pm\, which serves as a great opportunity for audience members to ask questions of the pitch presenters\, judges and/or FACIT team. URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/9th-annual-falcons-fortunes-pitch-competition/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://icubeutm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/86830_image_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220205T143000 DTSTAMP:20260417T094308 CREATED:20220127T004545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T004545Z UID:86834-1644051600-1644071400@icubeutm.ca SUMMARY:Rotman's Future Black Business Leaders Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us live on February 5th at the Future Black Business Leaders Conference\n\n\nOn Saturday\, February 5\, 2022\, we invite you to join us live online for a day of engaging events to help you learn more about how the Rotman Full-Time MBA program fosters an environment for Black Leaders to thrive! You will get to: \n\nExperience a sample class led by our globally renowned faculty\nJoin in on discussions with leading Canadian employers\nBe inspired by our Rotman alumni on how they’ve achieved success \nLearn about our dedicated scholarships and awards for Future Black Leaders at Rotman\nLearn more about our flexible Morning Evening MBA program\nAsk questions about our admissions process\, scholarships\, immigration and student life \n\nFEATURING \nKeynote Speaker \nOlugbenga Olubanjo \nCEO & Founder\, Reeddi \nLearn how Earthshot prize finalist\, Olugbenga founded and built University of Toronto-based start up Reeddi\, a clean-tech system that provides clean energy and allied invocations for individuals and businesses operating in energy-poor regions of the world. \nThe Rotman Impact: MBA Alumni Perspectives \nHear from black Rotman Alumni who are leaders in their field. \nIndustry Chats \nJoin discussions with leading companies in Canada\, on how they promote growth for black business leaders. Companies include: \n\nBCG\nCIBC\nDeloitte\nKPMG\nRBC\n\nLunch & Learn \nEnjoy lunch on us while you learn more about: \n\nRotman’s Full-Time MBA Program: Ask me Anything about Admissions and Financial Aid\nStudent Life at Rotman\nMorning/Evening MBA \nStudy permits and Immigration\nGet to know Rotman African and Caribbean Business Club and Students Against anti-Black Racism\n\nSample Class  \nJoin Prof. Nouman Ashraf\, Director of Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion for an interactive session on leadership. \nExperiential Learning at Rotman \nJoin a panel discussion with alumni and current students on how courses like the Black Entrepreneurship and Leadership course have helped develop their business skills. \n \nThis event is hosted by the Rotman Full-Time MBA Recruitment and Admissions Team\, in partnership with the Rotman African and Caribbean Business Club (RACBC). \nRegistration is free\, but space is limited\, so please register early to secure your spot. URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/rotmans-future-black-business-leaders-conference/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://icubeutm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/86834_image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T094308 CREATED:20220127T004018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T004018Z UID:86819-1644429600-1644435000@icubeutm.ca SUMMARY:Summer Company Program 2022: Information Session (Option A) DESCRIPTION:This session will provide information about the Mississauga 2022 Summer Company program and how to apply.\n\n\nSummary \nAre you a student 15-29 yrs\, a parent/guardian or an educator? The Summer Company program can help Ontario students launch and operate a business this summer with the support of free business training\, mentorship and an opportunity to receive a grant of up to $3\,000 to help get their business started in Mississauga! \nEvent Details \nLearn how the Summer Company Program can help Ontario students 15-29yrs receive free training\, business skills development\, mentorship and guidance\, and an opportunity for a grant of up to $3\,000 to start and operate their own business this summer. \nThis information session will provide you with information about the Summer Company program in Mississauga including: \n\nProgram eligibility requirements\nProgram participation requirements and expectations\nProgram training and mentorship \nProgram grant opportunity\nand how to complete and submit a program application.\n\nThe Summer Company Program will be delivered virtually by the Mississauga Business Entrepreneur Centre (MBEC) for the Mississauga area. \nPlease note: Mississauga’s Summer Company program will give priority to new businesses only in Mississauga that are sales ready and must demonstrate that the business can operate and follow all government health and safety guidelines related to impacts of COVID-19 pandemic. \nApproval of applications to participate in the Summer Company program is a competitive process. Students accepted in the 2022 Summer Company Program can receive up to $3\,000 to assist with start-up and operating costs while also receiving hands-on business training and mentorship from business professionals and entrepreneurs throughout the summer! \nAttendance at this information session does not guarantee eligibility to apply to the program or approval to participate in the program. There are limited spots available for participation in the program. The process by which this program is delivered in Mississauga is subject to change. \nTo learn more about the program\, visit mississauga.ca/youngentrepreneurs \nIMPORTANT \nLogin information for this Webex event will be emailed prior to the event start time. If you have any technical questions\, please contact Mona Aysha\, Small Business Coordinator\, Mississauga Business Entrepreneur Centre (MBEC) Syeda.Aysha@mississauga.ca \n————————————————————– \nThis online session is presented by: \nMississauga Business Entrepreneur Centre (MBEC)\, Economic Development Office\, City of Mississauga. MBEC is your central source for small business information\, resources and guidance. For information\, visit Mississauga.ca/mbec or call 905-615-4460. URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/summer-company-program-2022-information-session-option-a/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://icubeutm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/86819_image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T094308 CREATED:20220119T223254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T223432Z UID:86772-1644429600-1644438600@icubeutm.ca SUMMARY:Digital Marketing 101 DESCRIPTION:Fine tune your business product/service offering and to begin or ramp-up your online presence. Develop a marketing strategy and implement it\n\n\nAre you struggling to determine how to best present your products/services content online and how to tackle the seemingly complex digital space? Do you want to know how to formulate a strategy to communicate to your customer segments online and what and how to communicate? Join EDGE and ICUBE in a workshop to begin formulating a digital marketing strategy that will define your online customer segments\, map out an online content strategy that best communicates your products/services and how to use this content to promote to your customers across various digital channels and customer journey stages; all with a focus on increasing your awareness and revenue. \nWho Should Attend\nThis workshop is most beneficial to early-stage entrepreneurs and changemakers. \nIt is open to the public including Leap Startup League cohort members\, early-stage impact entrepreneurs and UTM students. \nBenefits  \nThrough the session you will: \n\nDevelop a clear online micro value proposition; namely the strategic breakdown of your customers (via their problems) into segments to match up to your product solutions. \nDevelop a process for creating engagement and promotional campaign content and using it through various digital channels and customer journey/funnel stages. \nIn one session\, you will learn a digital promotion recipe you can use throughout the life of your venture.\n\n\n\nSpeakers\nGarrett Hall  | Professor of Digital Marketing\, EDGE Mentor-In-Residence \nGarett is a Mentor-in-Residence at EDGE and a Professor of Digital Marketing at Sheridan. Prior to teaching and mentoring at the EDGE\, Garrett had digital marketing agency experience as well as extensive practice in various business development roles and more specifically in building an eCommerce business to 7.5 million in sales. A strong believer in paying it forward\, he offers his mentorship services to the community around him. \n\n\n\nLeap Startup League Series\nThis series includes five workshops designed to help you learn how to move from entrepreneurial idea to execution. All workshops are held online in partnership with ICUBE & EDGE. \nThe series includes: \n\nFinance 101 (Asynchronous) \nPrototyping \nStorytelling and Pitch Prep (Asynchronous) \nDigital Marketing 101 \nSales 101 \n\n\n\n\nHosts\nEDGE\nEDGE is where entrepreneurship and innovation thrive. We help impact entrepreneurs create meaningful change for our communities\, society\, and environment. We support changemakers as they explore entrepreneurial approaches to creating a more equitable and sustainable world. \nICUBE \nICUBE is a hub for idea exploration\, early-stage business development\, and co-working. We provide expert support\, resources\, and access to opportunities for entrepreneurial students and community members across all industries. Got an idea? Let us make it! \n\n\nImportant Notes\nThis is a free event. Spots are limited. Register now to save your spot!  \nConfirmation emails take up to 24 hours to be processed. We thank you for your patience. \nIf you require any accommodation to register or to ensure your full participation in this event\, please let us know at edge.programs@sheridancollege.ca  \nMedia Consent: Screenshots and video recordings may be taken at this event. Your image may be used in printed and electronic publications for promotional and educational purposes and may be made available to the media and other third parties\, or published on the Internet. By registering for any of our events\, you understand and acknowledge that your image may be taken and used at our discretion. If you have concerns about your image being used for these purposes\, please speak to one of the organizers.  \n \nMore Programs and Events  \nTo stay in the loop\, sign up for our newsletter.  URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/digital-marketing-101-4/ CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://icubeutm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/86772_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220216T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T094308 CREATED:20220127T004029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T004029Z UID:86822-1645034400-1645039800@icubeutm.ca SUMMARY:Summer Company Program 2022: Information Session (Option B) DESCRIPTION:This session will provide information about the Mississauga 2022 Summer Company program and how to apply.\n\n\nSummary \nAre you a student 15-29 yrs\, a parent/guardian or an educator? The Summer Company program can help Ontario students launch and operate a business this summer with the support of free business training\, mentorship and an opportunity to receive a grant of up to $3\,000 to help get their business started in Mississauga! \nEvent Details \nLearn how the Summer Company Program can help Ontario students 15-29yrs receive free training\, business skills development\, mentorship and guidance\, and an opportunity for a grant of up to $3\,000 to start and operate their own business this summer. \nThis information session will provide you with information about the Summer Company program in Mississauga including: \n\nProgram eligibility requirements\nProgram participation requirements and expectations\nProgram training and mentorship \nProgram grant opportunity\nand how to complete and submit a program application.\n\nThe Summer Company Program will be delivered virtually by the Mississauga Business Entrepreneur Centre (MBEC) for the Mississauga area. \nPlease note: Mississauga’s Summer Company program will give priority to new businesses only in Mississauga that are sales ready and must demonstrate that the business can operate and follow all government health and safety guidelines related to impacts of COVID-19 pandemic. \nApproval of applications to participate in the Summer Company program is a competitive process. Students accepted in the 2022 Summer Company Program can receive up to $3\,000 to assist with start-up and operating costs while also receiving hands-on business training and mentorship from business professionals and entrepreneurs throughout the summer! \nAttendance at this information session does not guarantee eligibility to apply to the program or approval to participate in the program. There are limited spots available for participation in the program. The process by which this program is delivered in Mississauga is subject to change. \nTo learn more about the program\, visit mississauga.ca/youngentrepreneurs \nIMPORTANT \nLogin information for this Webex event will be emailed prior to the event start time. If you have any technical questions\, please contact Mona Aysha\, Small Business Coordinator\, Mississauga Business Entrepreneur Centre (MBEC) Syeda.Aysha@mississauga.ca \n————————————————————– \nThis online session is presented by: \nMississauga Business Entrepreneur Centre (MBEC)\, Economic Development Office\, City of Mississauga. MBEC is your central source for small business information\, resources and guidance. For information\, visit Mississauga.ca/mbec or call 905-615-4460. URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/summer-company-program-2022-information-session-option-b/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://icubeutm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/86822_image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220301 DTSTAMP:20260417T094308 CREATED:20220127T004712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T004712Z UID:86837-1646006400-1646092799@icubeutm.ca SUMMARY:BCIC Biomedical Pitch Competition DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the BCIC biomedical pitch competition! \nBoston Chinese Investment Club (BCIC)\, ShangHai Zhangjiang Boston Enterprise Park\, Yael Capital\, Massachusetts Avenue Capital\, Q Bay Center\, and Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association-Washington DC/Baltimore Chapter(SAPA-DC) will be cohosting the Biomedical Pitch Competition to connect high-quality early-stage biomedical start-ups with investors and other business accelerator resources. \nWhy should you join?\n\nTop three winning startup teams will get $17\,000 cash award and $20\,000 rental credits from our partnership incubators across multiple cities in the United States and China\, including Boston\, Bay area\, Shanghai\, Beijing and more;\n$1 million and more direct equity investment from well-known venture capitalists (dozens of angel/VC funds will attend the final competition)\nMentorship from venture capitalists\, serial entrepreneurs\, corporate executives\, and attorneys;\nMedia exposure through the websites\, Wechats\, and other channels in cohosters’ network;\nDiscounted services on incubator\, startup Bootcamp\, and financials;\nOpportunities to partner with Asia market influencers and penetrate into Asia markets;\n\nStartup Requirements\n\nComply with the relevant laws\, regulations and policies of China and the United States\, and do not infringe on the intellectual property rights and other legal rights of others. Individuals\, teams and companies participating in the competition shall be responsible for the authenticity and accuracy of the registration information;\nThe ideas or products submitted are innovative and original\, and have certain social and market value;\nUnder biomedical industry or sub-industries;\nSpecify the individual\, company or team when registering for the competition;\nThere is no nationality restriction on participants. Any entities looking for Chinese-funded or US-funded can participate.\n\nAll applications are welcome to register before February 28th\, 2022. URL:https://icubeutm.ca/event/bcic-biomedical-pitch-competition/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://icubeutm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BCIC.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR