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Brampton Innovation District EventsThe month of September offers a number of of thrilling chances to turn your concept into a business, expand your startup, and enhance your entrepreneurial abilities.
We are proud to share that Brampton will be hosting the Startup Global “Pop-up” Pitch Competition on Thursday, October 26th, 2023, which is part of the Startup Canada Brampton Tour Stop.
Join us at the Rose Theatre for this in-person opportunity to win a cash prize of $3,000 plus a guaranteed spot in the Startup Global Top 10 Grand Finale.
Registration for “Wild Card” applications are now open. In-person pitchers will have two minutes to pitch verbally to a panel of judges followed by a Q&A from judges. To participate, fill out the in-person pitch application located here. Apply today for your opportunity to win from a series of cash prizes and to advance to a spot in the grand finale! PLUS, all applicants get a special discount code for a Startup Canada Tour Pass. |
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The NEW BReady Talent platform is a virtual marketplace connecting talent with employers hiring for tech and business roles in Brampton. Focused on helping new immigrants, recent graduates and individuals from racialized communities gain meaningful employment, the platform will match candidate profiles with relevant employers hiring for full-time roles, allowing talent a new way to passively job hunt.
To be eligible, employers must be hiring for full-time positions in one of the following industries: health and wellness, smart city, mobility and logistics, food and beverage processing or advanced manufacturing. |
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Join a collaborative space of programmers from all experience levels, and gain help with your problem, project or idea. Share ideas or problems and connect with local programmers at this casual coding meetup.
Complimentary coffee is provided by the City of Brampton.
Click here to join the Coffee ‘n’ Code Discord Channel to connect with an online community of fellow coders!
Saturday, September 9, 2023, 11:00AM – 1:00PM EST
Location: In-Person
Springdale Branch Library Multipurpose Room 1 10705 Bramalea Rd, Brampton, ON |
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Saturday, September 23, 2023, 11:00AM – 1:00PM EST
Location: In-Person
Springdale Branch Library Multipurpose Room 1 10705 Bramalea Rd, Brampton, ON |
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This session will focus on how to increase your leads, convert more of your leads into customers, increase the number of items you sell per customer, increase your average sale, and increase your net profit percentage.
Presented in partnership with Meridian.
Monday, September 11, 2023 6:00PM – 8:00PM EST
Location: In-Person
Brampton Entrepreneur Centre 41 George St S. Brampton ON |
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To launch a great startup, it is critical to get feedback on your ideas from entrepreneurs who have been there and done that. First, you’ll learn the best practices for creating a concise and compelling elevator pitch. Then, you will have the opportunity to share your pitch with other entrepreneurs, advisors, and investors at virtual tables for instant feedback. Even if you don’t want to share your pitch, you can still join to hear other startup ideas and witness how the experts review a pitch.
To get the most out of this Pitch for Feedback event: Come ready for live video networking Prepare by starting with your one-sentence pitch. See how it’s done using a Madlibs format Fill out the Elevator Pitch Worksheet
Wednesday, September 13, 2023, 10:00AM – 12:00PM PST
Location: Online |
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A brand discovery session is vital for shaping a powerful and genuine brand identity. Join us at this engaging webinar to learn how to craft the story of your startup for success. Participants will discover a plethora of techniques and practical tips for facilitating their own branding exercise. Gain insights on how to seamlessly transition from collaboration to actionable steps, ensuring your brand’s prosperity in the marketplace..
What You’ll Learn: How to facilitate a brainstorming session The key activities in the process – technical and practical tips How do you determine whether the session was successful
Monday, September 18, 2023, 10:00AM – 1:00PM PST
Location: Online |
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Join us at an engaging and transformative webinar where we’ll explore the untapped potential of leveraging ChatGPT prompts to increase your productivity drastically.
Whether you’re invested in marketing, development, or content creation, ChatGPT’s applications are vast, and the possibilities are endless.
We’ll walk you through a step-by-step guide to developing a captivating marketing campaign using ChatGPT.
What you will learn: Innovative ways to leverage AI technology for various fields How to integrate ChatGPT into everyday tasks How to create a captivating marketing campaign using ChatGPT
Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 10:00AM – 12:00PM PST
Location: Online |
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September 19th is your opportunity to make new connections, grow your business and learn more about Meridian Credit Union and the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre.
We look forward to seeing current members and new faces so please bring a friend!
Don’t forget to bring your business cards, not just for networking, but also so you can win some great prizes!
Wednesday, September 19, 2023, 5:30PM – 7:30PM EST
Location: In-Person
Brampton Entrepreneur Centre 41 George St. S.
Brampton, ON |
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Interested in starting a side hustle? Want a flexible career path as a freelancer or entrepreneur? Want to create an impact within an organization as an intrapreneur?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, these sessions are for you! Join us Wednesdays at 1:30 pm (virtual) to discover the answers to these questions.
This session aims to create a safe space for everyone curious and wanting to explore entrepreneurship, alternatives to traditional employment or make an impact.
Learn how Sheridan EDGE can support your journey through our diverse programs and resources. We welcome all Sheridan students and any questions that you may have!
Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Online |
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This 60-minute webinar will be covering topics on various procurement methods the City conducts, where to register to be on the vendor list and the invitational procurement process.
Presented by: The City of Brampton Purchasing Department & The Brampton Entrepreneurship Centre
Monday, September 25, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Online |
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Are you a Brampton entrepreneur looking to connect with entrepreneurs, mentors and advisors? The Brampton Innovation District Café, sponsored by the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre, helps entrepreneurs, small business owners, and district members connect to ask questions, share ideas and form new professional relationships.
Join us for a live demonstration of the Brampton Innovation District, our networking and mentoring platform powered by Ten Thousand Coffees. Ask your questions. Meet new people & start chatting about mentorship best practices.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Online |
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This seminar provides an overview of fundraising including individual giving, major gifts, planned giving, direct mail, membership, and online giving. The seminar explains what each of these are, how to determine which to use within the context of your organization, and how to execute each effectively.
Attendees will learn about:
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Location: Online |
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This 90-minute seminar covers everything you need to know when considering starting a business. Various topics are discussed, including: basic requirements such as name registration, business structures, licensing requirements, insurance, HST registration, hiring, financing and business planning.
Presented by: Brampton Entrepreneurship Centre in partnership with the Brampton Library
Thursday, September 28, 2023 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Location:
Brampton Library, Springdale Branch 10705 Bramalea Road Brampton ON L6R 0C1 |
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Startup Canada is the gateway to Canada’s entrepreneurial ecosystem that points entrepreneurs in the right direction, eliminates barriers, and champions your needs to private and public sector partners. We connect you with support organizations and peers across the country with industry expertise, regional knowledge, and funding to help you start and build successful businesses.
For 20% discount code, use SCTOUR20
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 8:30AM – 5:00PM EST
Location: In person or Online
The Rose Theatre 1 Theatre Lane Brampton ON |
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At DecodingTECH.Zone (DTZ) Conference, we aim to provide a platform to learn and skill-up, challenge the status quo and innovation-up, build the network and discover leads, and become a catalyst of every technological innovation that transforms multiple industries. As a result, we empower all to take on opportunities by reimagining to find our place today so we are not displaced!
Friday, October 27, 2023, 8:00AM – 9:00PM EST
Location: In person
Pearson Convention Center 2638 Steeles Avenue East Brampton Canada |
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Are you an early stage technology startup or entrepreneur looking to accelerate your product and business development so you can get to market faster?
If you have a great idea for a new business but want help kickstarting your entrepreneurial journey on the right foot, RevUp will help you learn from expert advisors, connect with a network of local entrepreneurs, and provide the training and resources that will help you succeed. |
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On a budget? Altitude has just launched *FREE* programs for our members. Growth Essentials offers “best of” highlights from Altitude’s competitive Incubator and Investor Readiness programs, such as videos, podcasts, SEO, digital marketing, building a forecast, and data room fundamentals.
Upon successful completion of Growth Essentials, the founder will have the opportunity to meet with Altitude’s advisors to determine the best program for them and to be considered for the esteemed Champion Panels investor pitch series.
This is a free self-paced program where we’ve curated video content from our Tech Uncensored LinkedIn Live series and tools that are necessary for you to grow your business.
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This intensive program is for companies looking to grow and scale. The curriculum includes a heavy focus on sales and marketing strategies and tactics, but also provides coaching in hiring, culture, legal contracts, structuring your business, raising money, data privacy and cybersecurity.
Sign up as a company and session attendance will be open to all of your team members.
Find the right sessions for each member of your team to attend. |
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Fine-tune your presentation and company story with our coaches and our Entrepreneurs-in-Residence.
This 6 week boot camp will make you pitch-perfect for investors. You will be assessed based on: a) strength of founding team, b) size of opportunity, c) product/technology, d) business stage, e) current traction (marketing/sales/partnerships), and f) revenue model and financial plan.
Program will be available September 2023 |
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The Catalyst Cyber Accelerator is the first – and only – commercial accelerator of its kind in Canada and is designed to help early-stage cybersecurity companies grow into industry leaders.
There is no cost to participate and no equity is taken from participating companies.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Next cohort intake: September 2023 |
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CLIC (Certifications for Leadership in Cybersecurity) is an intensive cybersecurity training and certification program designed to give you the skills you need to launch a career in cybersecurity or elevate your career with cybersecurity skills.
Next Cohort Intake: Winter 2024 |
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The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses.
The Toronto Founder Institute helps aspiring entrepreneurs, solo entrepreneurs and small teams get their initial traction and funding.
Program Dates: Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 – Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 |
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