startGBC - Your gateway to entrepreneurship at George Brown College
Your gateway to entrepreneurship at George Brown College
Are you a female newcomer with a business idea? We are now accepting applications for Fall 2022. Our Women's Business Accelerator Program will take place from September 12th - October 26th, 2022. The Women’s Business Accelerator is a free, online workshop series that will equip you with the tools you need to launch a profitable […]
In partnership with the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance at Black Creek Community Health Centre (BCCHC), York University TD Community Engagement Centre, and the Schulich Executive Education Centre, we have launched the Business & Leadership Essential Certificate Program. This is a FREE 2-month virtual program designed for early-in-career Black professionals, employees, career changers, business leaders, and entrepreneurs looking to quickly develop their business skills […]
Want a chance to boost your business with $25,000 in funding, advertising, and technology? We are recommitting $1M to empower Canadian business. Own a business that deserves a boost? Apply for a chance to receive $25,000 in funding, advertising, and technology. Each $25,000 prize package includes… Funding $10,000 in cash to help boost your business. […]
Creativity and digital innovation festival, Digifest, returns this fall at George Brown College – School of Design. This year’s event will be held from November 24-26 at 3 Lower Jarvis. We’re excited to present this year’s theme “Phygital – Realm of the Senses”, a dynamic program exploring the five senses of sight, sound, taste, touch […]
The Product Feasibility Bootcamp is a FREE 8-week virtual program designed to support Black entrepreneurs with a food or beverage product go from ideation to full feasibility study, giving them the confidence to proceed with their business idea! Gain free-of-charge access to workshops, mentors, start-up perks, a network of peers & more. PROGRAM TIMELINE Applications Open - […]
Cooperathon, what & why? Cooperathon it’s the platform for the creation of impact entrepreneurs and the largest open innovation challenge in Canada. Our mission is to connect citizens, communities, entrepreneurs, researchers, academics & large institutions to develop, together, a socially responsible future. The 7th edition of Cooperathon: Innovation at heart to lead the change When […]
The Venture Catalyst program BEA stream supports early-stage Black technology-based ventures to refine their innovative concepts and validate the business opportunity. Black founders engage in a free 6-week training and mentorship program designed to validate their startup ideas and bring a proof-of-concept to life. Participants gain unique access to interactive online workshops, expert mentorship, peer support, and startup resources needed […]
Calling change makers, developers, designers, engineers, strategists, social innovators, and all enthusiasts to design impactful solutions for grand challenges: October 14-16th! About this event Do you have a passion for solving social challenges to improve lives? Do you want to be part of a select group of committed people who will spend a weekend designing […]
About BDC Small Business WeekTM BDC Small Business WeekTM, Oct. 16-22, is an annual event that celebrates Canadian entrepreneurship and is now in its 42nd edition. Close to 10,000 businesses owners annually take advantage of this event to learn, network and celebrate entrepreneurship. BDC Small Business WeekTM is going completely virtual for the second year. Events include: On October 18 at 12 […]
Who We Are Composed solely of undergraduate students, our team is dedicated to organizing a competition where bright undergraduates compete for prizes that can transform their businesses. Competitors will also meet fellow young entrepreneurs from around the world, as well as learn from professionals, investors, and each other. Each year we receive numerous business plan […]