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Join us for an evening dedicated to a celebration of and discussion on women and diversity in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM).

This event will feature discussion with a diverse group of panelists on issues facing women and other underrepresented populations in STEMM, followed by a networking social. Our goal is that attendees establish lasting networks; learn practical strategies to navigate male-dominated spaces effectively; and leave feeling inspired, supported, and, possibly, with one of our generously donated prizes!

Event registration is free and all are welcome! However, space is limited and we kindly ask that you RSVP on Eventbrite if you plan to attend. If you have any questions, please send us an email! We also strongly encourage the use of social media during the event to disseminate our message as widely as possible. Please use #NotADress17 to share details, comments, and ask questions throughout the evening!

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The Business Acceleration Program (BAP) supports the growth and development of regional innovation ecosystems across Ontario. Check out some of the available resources and workshops below.

The Entrepreneur’s Toolkit Workshops are a collection of experiential, hands-on workshops facilitated by veteran entrepreneurs. Drawing on the latest thought leadership and tools for startup development—such as Steve Blank’s Customer Development Model, Eric Ries’ Lean Startup and Alexander Osterwalder’s Business Model Canvas—the workshops help entrepreneurs:

Interview potential customers to test their initial market assumptions
Make their value proposition
and more!

MaRS’ Entrepreneurship 101 (E101) free online course equips you with the skills you need to launch a successful startup. Learn how to create opportunities, find smart creative solutions and move fast. Staying ahead of the marketplace takes bold ideas and strong execution. E101 will help you turn your startup idea into reality.

MaRS Market Intelligence provides eligible ventures with free access to thousands of proprietary reports from top-tier research firms and advice from experienced industry analysts.

Toolkit Collections offer key library resources curated by topic. Find articles, videos and templates to help you launch and grow your startup.

Growth Marketing Playbook A five-step process to help you learn how to build a growth marketing model and where to invest your marketing budget.

Need some help at your startup? Hire a U of T student intern

Running a startup can be all-consuming, but the Impact Centre is here to help! Our internship programs can connect you with students interested in working at a startup. If you are interested in taking on student interns from September 2017 to April 2018, you can learn more about our programs online.

Sonya Gill will be a guest at The Hub's Host Show on July 19th

What is the life of an entrepreneur like in Toronto today? Sonya is well known in Toronto and New York City for her startup, Youzus - a startup based on the idea of how women can lead their best lives. Sonya has also been recently nominated as Emerging Entrepreneur of The Year by Toronto Board of Trade, and placed in the top 5!

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Health and Medical Innovation News and Opportunities:

Next-Gen Baby Box QuickFire Challenge
Janssen and Johnson & Johnson Innovation, in collaboration with Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra, Tekes – the Finnish Funding Agency for Innovation and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, are launching the Next-Gen Baby Box QuickFire Challenge to spur innovation that promotes child health, detects childhood disease earlier and/or facilitates healthy parenting. Submission deadline
August 18th, 2017

Structuring the Deal: What’s “Market” in Early Stage Financing
Are you a health technology company raising early rounds of financing?
OBIO invites you to learn from leading industry experts Vanessa Grant and Michelle McBane who will discuss both cutting edge and conventional approaches to the early stage financing process, as well as all the latest bells and whistles. Tuesday, July 18, 2017 from 11:50 AM to 2:00 PM EDT. Lunch will be provided! Click here to register.

JLABS @ NYC QuickFire Challenge In honor of the Grand Opening of JLABS @ NYC, Johnson & Johnson Innovation has launched a QuickFire Challenge to award up to four new game-changing early-stage innovation companies with the use of a bench, workstation and access to the JLABS @ NYC community for one year.
Focus areas:
Consumer healthcare | Health technologies | Medical devices | Therapeutics

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