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As we bring in the new year, we are pleased to start off with a number of exciting events surrounding and supporting innovation, entrepreneurship and technology.
If you're looking to explore Brampton's Innovation District, we have a number of great resources to get you started. Check out our website here to learn more.
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Launched in March 2023, Brampton Angels is a members-only, not-for-profit organization of accredited investors. Brampton Angels seek investment opportunities in promising early-stage technology companies.
In addition to financial support, Brampton Angels members provide dynamic early-stage companies with valuable mentorship and access to risk capital networks to initiate learning, networking, and growth. Brampton Angels will help companies reach new heights and accelerate them into becoming market leaders in their industry by bringing together investment, experience, and expertise. Administrative support for Brampton Angels is being provided by Altitude Accelerator.
Click here to learn more.
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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.
Click here to learn more.
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The Youth Entrepreneurship program gives promising young entrepreneurs access to resources and skills providing the best chance for the success of their new businesses. You will have the opportunity to start your own business during the 14-week program that serves youth in York Region & Peel Region.
The program is delivered via online workshops with support from a professional Business Coach. It is delivered in two phases: Phase I includes a series of information workshops for 8 weeks that you will use to develop a business plan. Phase II has you actively putting these skills into practice for 6 weeks while you start your business activities with coaching assistance provided by the Business Coach.
Thursday, January 4, 2024, 2:00PM - 3:00PM EST
Monday, January 8, 2024, 2:00PM - 3:00PM EST
Thursday, January 12, 2024, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Monday, January 15, 2024, 2:00PM - 3:00PM EST
Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 11:00AM - 12:00PM EST
Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 11:00AM - 12:00PM EST
Location: Virtual
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SPARK Connect is a community networking event where youth get the opportunity to network with a myriad of career professionals. Participants can take part in panel discussions that include diverse careers in the STEM field. Some examples include, but are not limited to, computer science, diverse engineering realms, medicine, architecture, and plenty more!
Participants at SPARK Connect will be exposed to an array of opportunities, where they are given the opportunity to establish meaningful professional connections and broaden their personal network across a variety of STEM career backgrounds. Subsequent to networking, participants can discover insights and trends found within the career fields from the guest speakers, stimulating their personal growth and knowledge.
Saturday, January 6, 2023, 1:30PM – 6:00PM EST
Location: In-Person
Algoma University
Suite 102/103
24 Queen St E,
Brampton, ON
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An impending economic slowdown may appear daunting for young, aspiring entrepreneurs. With the right approach one can create space for innovative ideas and find opportunities to fill gaps in the market with niche products and services. Are you an entrepreneur looking to transform your idea into a thriving business or grow your newly launched small business? Register today for the free, virtual, three-part Rock My Business workshop series, presented by Futurpreneur and RBC Future Launch. The series provides you with the tools to develop your idea, formalize your business plan and create a viable cashflow—all while connecting you with fellow entrepreneurs across Canada.
Note: Complete the Business Plan and Cash Flow workshops to qualify for free one-on-one coaching from one of our Entrepreneurs-in-Residence.
RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards: Eight entrepreneurs, $10k each
Futurpreneur and RBC want to help you launch your startup and are awarding eight young, aspiring entrepreneurs $10k to take their small businesses to the next level!
Monday, January 8, 2024, 10:00AM - 1:00PM EST
Location: Virtual
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Tuesday, January 9, 2024, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual
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Thursday, January 11, 2024, 10:00AM - 1:00PM EST
Location: Virtual
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Monday, January 22, 2024, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual
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Tuesday, January 23, 2024, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual
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Thursday, January 25, 2024, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual
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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, January 13, 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, January 27, 2023, 11:00AM – 1:00PM EST
Location: In-Person
Springdale Branch Library
Multipurpose Room 1
10705 Bramalea Rd,
Brampton, ON
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A high-quality product doesn't guarantee that people would want it. You will have to align your business idea with the market needs. Join our live webinar where FI mentor and founder of Crowdinker, Aram Melkoumov, will teach you the steps to discover a perfect product-market fit for your startup. This event is interactive, allowing you to not only benefit from proven methodologies but also ask your questions to our speaker and connect with other founders with similar experiences.
What You'll Learn:
- How to formulate strong hypotheses
- How to analyze the demands of your market
- How to run experiments and refine your offering
Monday, January 8, 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Location: Virtual
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Join us for a virtual info session to learn more about CLIC — a world class dual-certification program for launching your cybersecurity career.
You will have the chance to hear about the curriculum and other course details from CLIC program advisors, and ask any specific questions you might have about the most rigorous cybersecurity training program in Canada.
Tuesday, January 9, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual
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Join us for a Virtual Open House to learn more about the MISA-Catalyst Cyber Range program and receive a Cyber Range Demo!
The Catalyst Cyber Range is an interactive, simulated representation of an organization’s networks, systems, tools, and applications that are connected in a virtual environment. Cyber events and scenarios run inside the virtual environment, allowing Cyber Range participants to react and respond to various cyber threats in an ultra-realistic platform.
The MISA-Catalyst Cyber Range program is offered in 2 streams - Beginner and Intermediate - each comprising two Cyber Range workshops guided by an experienced cybersecurity trainer. This program brings together MISA’s insights on the challenges faced by municipalities with the Catalyst’s expertise in cybersecurity training. Learners will be walked through key cybersecurity concepts with discussion centered around the municipal context, while getting hands-on experience in the Range.
Wednesday, January 10th, 2024, 12:00PM - 1:00PM EST
Location: Virtual
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What is an IP strategy and how do I create one for my business?
In this live presentation, you'll learn the basics of IP Strategy. We'll explain why it is important to have a plan for your IP, the relationship between business and IP strategy, the kind of knowledge you'll need to develop your IP strategy and an introduction to the steps to take to get you started.
Join us for an interactive presentation with online polls, live Q&As and videos. All participants will get a copy of the presentation with links to CIPO's most popular IP resources for businesses.
• Why should I care about having an IP Strategy?
• What do I need to know to create an IP strategy?
• How do I align an IP strategy with my business goals?
• What are the steps I need to take to build an IP strategy?
• How do I manage my IP Strategy?
• What do I do if something changes?
• Who can help me?
Wednesday, January 10th, 2024, 1:00PM - 2:00PM EST
Location: Virtual
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ACE is a 12-week intensive program that trains cybersecurity professionals already working in the cyber sector to advance into high-demand roles related to six specializations.
This program will only be offered in 2024.
Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 12:00PM - 1:00PM EST
Location: Virtual
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Tuesday, January 30, 2024, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual
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Begin the new year with a clear action plan for getting your first investment. Join Hustle Fund GP Eric Bahn as he shares an insider's perspective on what it takes for early-stage startups to fundraise from venture capitalists. At this live and interactive webinar, you will gain first-hand insights into how investors think and how startup founders can use that information to set themselves apart. Finally, don't miss out on the opportunity to join the networking session after Eric's presentation.
What You'll Learn:
- What founders should know about the 2024 funding market
- What makes a company VC-backable
- Positioning 5 key elements of your deck
Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 10:00AM - 12:00PM PST
Location: Virtual
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Join us for a Cybersecurity Careers Information Session exclusively for women!
Are you a woman interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity? Learn how CLIC (Certifications for Leadership in Cybersecurity) can help women achieve their dream of building a new career in cybersecurity in just 6 months.
CLIC is an intensive cybersecurity training and certification program designed to give you the skills you need to launch a career in cybersecurity.
Through the generous funding from our partners, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Rogers Communications, we are offering $5000 scholarships for women enrolling in CLIC for the May 2024 cohort.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to meet like-minded women and gain valuable knowledge about cybersecurity careers. Our speakers will share valuable insights, tips, and advice on how to kickstart your cybersecurity journey.
Friday, January 19, 2024, 12:00PM - 1:00PM EST
Location: Virtual
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What should I know about protecting my IP in another country?
In this live presentation, you'll learn the basics of protecting your IP outside Canada. We'll explain the importance of protecting your IP in countries where you plan on doing business, why you should avoid disclosing your IP before you protect it, what you should know about your target countries and the different ways you can apply for IP rights abroad.
Join us for an interactive presentation with online polls, live Q&As and videos. All participants will get a copy of the presentation with links to CIPO's most popular IP resources for businesses.
• Why should I protect my IP in countries where I plan on doing business?
• Why should I minimize disclosing my IP before it's protected?
• How can I protect my trade secrets internally and externally?
• What should I know about the target countries where I plan on protecting my IP?
• How do I apply for IP rights abroad?
• What are the international application systems and how I use them?
• Who can help me defend my IP rights abroad?
Wednesday, January 24, 2024, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Virtual
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Do you want to find the key ways to build strong, scale-ready companies through profitable, holistic growth? This practical session will teach you how to create and capture more demand for your products and services. Our guest speaker will cover all the essentials - from financial and growth modeling to customer acquisition, monetization, retention, and experimentation. Tools and worksheets will be provided so that teams can take the concepts from this workshop and implement them in their own companies.
What You'll Learn:
- The essential steps for building a resilient and scalable business model
- Tested growth strategies
- How to empower your team to apply learned methodologies
Wednesday, January 24, 2024, 10:00AM - 12:00PM PST
Location: Virtual
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The Entrepreneur Zone offers guidance and addresses queries for individuals embarking on or developing their own businesses. The Brampton Entrepreneur Centre team will be available at the library every last Thursday of the month from 4 to 8 p.m. to assist with any inquiries related to launching or expanding your business.
Thursday, January 25, 2024, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
Location: In-Person
Cyril Clark Branch
20 Loafers Lake Ln,
Brampton ON
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We invite you to embark on an informative journey into the realm of cybersecurity threats in Canada with the Catalyst Fellowship Program's upcoming webinar. Delve into the intricate web of the Cybersecurity Regulatory Landscape, exploring the critical juncture where consumer protection and privacy intersect in our connected world. Uncover the cybersecurity triangle, examining the dynamic interplay between industry, government, and academia, and discover its profound impact on the daily lives of Canadians. We'll unravel the driving forces behind the Canadian regulatory response to perceived cybersecurity risks and delve into the intricacies of cybersecurity within the realm of National Defence.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from experts shaping the future of cybersecurity in Canada. Secure your spot now and we’ll keep you informed about developments, speaker details, opportunities to contribute and participate, and more.
Thursday, January 30, 2024, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual
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The first step in building a successful startup is identifying and validating a meaningful problem. How do you do that? How do you know if you've found a problem that matters? Ben Yoskovitz, Founding Partner at Highline Beta, will provide his insights into doing customer development and using testing frameworks for ideation and validation. This live webinar includes a Q&A session and networking via Airmeet tables.
What You'll Learn:
- How to recognize significant problems
- Validation methods to confirm the viability of a startup idea
- How to connect with your target audience and build products that truly address their needs
Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Location: Virtual
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Who Should Attend:
Any students interested in entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, freelancing, side gigs or developing an entrepreneurial mindset.
Through this session you will:
- Deepen your knowledge and understanding of impact entrepreneurship and its relevance to your career.
- Identify different pathways i.e., intrapreneurship, freelancing, and entrepreneurship.
- Evaluate your interest and suitability for alternative career paths.
- Recognize the impact of entrepreneurship within organizations.
- Explore the entrepreneurial opportunities, diverse programs and resources offered at Sheridan EDGE.
- Embrace continuous learning and growth.
- Build meaningful relationships with both the EDGE team and fellow Sheridan students
Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual
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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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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: May 2024
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ACE is a 12-week intensive program that trains cybersecurity professionals already working in the cyber sector to advance into high-demand roles related to six specializations. With direct input from Canadian employers, the Catalyst developed these program offers in partnership with our strategic training partner, SANS Institute — the world leader in cybersecurity training.
Program will be offered in 2024.
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Since 2009, the Founder Institute's highly-structured accelerator programs, innovative 'Equity Collective' and global network of advisors have ben proven to significantly increase a startup's changes of success - across 100+ countries and in any economic environment.
The flagship 'FI Core' program combined structured sprints with constant feedback to help you reach the milestones needed for investment and growth.
Final application is March 20, 2024.
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