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September 2018

GBC NEWS

Receive 20% off ELEVATE Toronto Tickets Using startGBC PROMO CODE + TD Bank Is Giving Away 500 Free Tickets

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If you are a George Brown College Student, you can receive an additional 20% off Elevate Toronto student ticket! TD Bank Is also giving away 500 FREE tickets to students from the ages of 19-23!
Learn More About Free + Discounted Elevate Toronto Tickets Here

Congratulations To Our
startGBC Entrepreneur Discovery Summer Camp Graduates!

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A HUGE congratulations to our first ever cohort for completing the startGBC Entrepreneur Discovery Summer Camp! Fourteen early stage entrepreneurs dedicated two weeks of their summer to gain knowledge on how to successfully run a business. Through workshops, excercises, and trips to different entrepreneurial spaces in Toronto, our cohort got to experience and learn about different areas of entrepreneurship, from industry professionals of various industries.
Read More About The startGBC Entrepreneur Discovery Summer Camp Recap Here

Two Free Tickets to Elevate Toronto For GBC #WomenInTech

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Calling all aspiring George Brown College future women in tech entrepreneurs! If you are a George Brown College student, you can win a ticket to attend Toronto's MOST ANTICIPATED Technology conference of the year! Click the button below to apply!
Learn More About How You Can Win A Ticket To Elevate Toronto Here

Social Innovation Design Charrette

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Are you interested in social innovation/enterprises? We are looking for 20 student volunteers to participate in a design charrette, to help shape the look and feel of 6-online social innovation modules that will be free to all George Brown College students! Click the button below to learn more.
Learn More About The Social Innovation Design Charrette Here

Ulule Canada Is Partnering With startGBC For Their Pitch Pitch Food Operation

In partnership with startGBC and FoodStarter, Ulule Canada's Pitch Pitch Food operation is coming to George Brown College! Submit a crowdfunding project for your food business and win up to $2000 of funding towards your project!
Learn More About The Ulule Canada Pitch Pitch Food Operation Here

Apply Now For The Market Feasibility Boot Camp

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In partnership with startGBC, apply now for the Market Feasibility Boot Camp! This 12 week program is designed to help pre-revenue and early stage entrepreneurs to make that big ‘go/no go’ decision of starting a food business confidently!
Learn More About The Market Feasibility Boot Camp Here

Developing A Global Mindset Workshop

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Canada-Ontario Export Forum and the Digital Media and Gaming Incubator want to help you get ready to export! This workshop will give you an overview of the key export support resources and partners that can help you get ready to go GLOBAL!
Learn More About The Global Mindset Workshop Here

This Year's Annual DEFINE! 2018 conference Will Be Held At GBC

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Add some social innovation to your year with DEFINEYouth's application-only annual conference, define! 2018. Discover the journeys of youth entrepreneurs through a fireside chat, participate in a speed pitch competition, grab some free food, win prizes, and network during two guided sessions!

APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 7, 2018
Learn More About DEFINE! 2018 Here

Book Your One-On-One With Kenny

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Are you looking for guidance on completing your Business Model Canvas or Business Plan? We have you covered. Schedule a time slot with Kenny Bahia, our startGBC coach, who will guide you through the process of creating a powerful business plan.  For the month of June, Kenny will be available on Monday, September 17 and Monday, October 1, from 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the startGBC space.
Book An Appointment With Kenny Now

GBC ENTREPRENEUR SPOTLIGHT

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Co-founders of 
Mobile Arts Programming

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What is one piece of advice you would give to aspiring entrepreneurs?

Do what you are passionate about! The result of passionate work is often success. We both love making music and consider ourselves very lucky to be able to share our skill sets by making music with the participants of our program. It is essential to be smart with your money and often times that means not spending money on unnecessary expenses; sometimes that can be just as important as finding revenue streams. Starting a business is a lot of work and brings many tiring hours, but can be very rewarding.
Learn More About John and Wes Here

COMPETITIONS

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CanHack 2018
Ryerson University is launching CanHack2018, an online free cybersecurity competition! With over $7,000 in prizes, the challenge will begin on September 28, 2018 and will conclude on October 12, 2018. Join DMZ Sandbox on September 17 for a panel discussion on the importance of cyber security in our nation, how it’s currently affecting us and the demand for high quality talent!

Learn More About The CanHack 2018 Launch Event Here
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Ignite Durham Spark Centre + Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Pitch Competitions
The Ignite Pitch Competition looks to award upwards of $125,000 of seed funding to successful entrepreneurs.

Spark Innovation Centre is looking for technology, innovative or invention-based entrepreneurs who are looking to launch, develop and grow their businesses in Durham Region. TOP PRIZE: $25,000 and more!

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for passionate, hard-working entrepreneurs and innovators who want to make an impact in the energy industry and collaborate with them! The product or service should provide a solution to a problem within the scope of OPG, especially the scope of their Inspection & Maintenance, Darlington Refurbishment Environment, or Electrification Development departments. TOP PRIZE: $25,000 in seed funding and more!

 

Learn More About Ignite Durham Spark Centre + Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Pitch Competitions Here
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GENESYS Hackathon
Register now for the GENESYS Hackathon and compete for a chance to win a Microsoft Surface Go, Parrot Mambo FPV Quadcopter Drone with Camera, or Google Home Mini!
Learn More About The Genesys Hackathon Here
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Ignite Capital Competition
Ignite Capital is an annual competition that invites emerging Ontario entrepreneurs who have limited access to capital, to compete for up to $15,000 in funding (combination of grant/loan) plus in-kind donations.  Those that meet the criteria are invited to submit a business plan and two years of financials in one of three categories – Start Up (little or no sales), Scale Up (part-time or freelancers) and Grow Up (full time businesses).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 30, 2018
Learn More About Ignite Capital Here
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Innovative Solutions Canada Challenge Opportunity
With over $100 million dedicated to supporting the scale up and growth of Canada’s innovators and entrepreneurs, Innovative Solutions Canada has released new challenges! Interested in accessing millions of dollars worth of funding? Apply now! 
Learn More About The Innovative Solutions Canada Challenges Here

EVENTS

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Learn More About HealthTO, TechTO, and MarketingTO Here
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Elevate Toronto Festival
September 21-27, 2018
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PROGRAMS

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NEXT36
Are you an ambitious, entrepreneurial student or recent grad with the drive to create impact? Apply now for the NEXT36! Every year, NEXT36 chooses 36 innovators from across Canada and challenges them to build a new business venture, or iterate and scale an existing idea with enormous potential. During the eight month program, N36’ers will receive: A unique and rigorous founder development curriculum, up to $80K in funding for your venture, mentorship from top entrepreneurs and business leaders, and access to the ultimate network of peers, alumni, partners and resources! 
Learn More About NEXT36 Here
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Be.Build.Brand Program
Are you TCHC tenant between the ages of 18-29? Interested in starting a business? Be.Build.Brand (B3) is a 12-week entrepreneurship program for youth between the ages of 18-29, who are seeking to turn their ideas into viable business ventures. Through the program, you will receive:
  • Honorarium (upon completion of program)
  • Start-up Business Money
  • Additional Funding of Business Money via Pitch Contest
  • Expanded personal and professional networks
  • Dinner & refreshments provided
  • TTC Tokens​
Learn More About Be.Build.Brand. Program Here
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YCEO Program
Do you have a business idea but aren’t quite sure where to start or whether it’s worth pursuing? Then YCEO is the right program for you. YCEO will help you to understand what it means to be an entrepreneur and what to do in order to validate your idea. Through the program, you will receive:

  • Relevant and hands-on business training materials and tools
  • Peer mentorship for your specific business idea
  • Guidance on how to present your idea to business owners, guest speakers, and pitch competition judging panels
  • An ‘in-the-streets’ walkthrough that will give you a first-hand look into the art of doing business
  • A chance to win a $500 business grant
  • A chance to receive up to $1,000 towards professional development
Learn More About The YECO Program Here
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Business In The Streets Boot Camp
Have you already sold or tested an idea but are unsure how to turn it into a viable business? BITS Boot Camp is here to help. The program works with emerging entrepreneurs to develop an actionable plan for new or existing businesses. Through the program, you will receive:

  • Hands-on business training where you will explore such areas as business planning, marketing and sales, accounting, and start-up funding and financing.
  • Individual, personalized support from mentors
  • Opportunities to network with guest speakers and industry experts
  • Tailored feedback to refine and structure your business plan
  • Access to BITS Bucks $5,000 Micro Finance Program
Learn More About The Business In The Streets Boot Camp Here

COMMUNITY NEWS

Toronto To Open New Indigenous Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

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Toronto might be getting a new indigenous centre for innovation and entrepreneurship! The centre will offer services and mentorship to Indigenous businesses and will be modelled after successful incubators like Ryerson's Digital Media Zone. Click the button below to learn more!
Read More About The New Indigenous Centre For Innovation and Entrepreneurship Here

Innovation Canada Resources Portal

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Looking for financial support? Business advice? Tax information? Look no further. The Government of Canada has put all of its entrepreneurial resources on one platform. Find out how the Government of Canada can help you with your business needs!
Find Funding With The Innovation Canada Resources Portal Here
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