NEWS

WEtech Alliance Provides 12 Companies with $240,000 Through Cohort 3 of Government of Canada-funded i.d.e.a. Fund™

For the third year, 12 companies with a focus on driving sustainable and circular economy growth in Canada have received non-repayable contributions of $20,000 from WEtech Alliance, in partnership with Boundless Accelerator, through the Government of Canada-supported i.d.e.a Fund.

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CanGro AgriFoods Joins Communitech's Fierce Founders Uplift

Fuseinat Brimah, founder of CanGro AgriFoods, is among 10 founders chosen for Communitech's Fierce Founders Uplift. The program supports women and non-binary founders with mentorship, $10,000 in non-matching funds, and networks to help scale their businesses. DETAILS

VentureU Applications Now Open

The 5-day VentureU bootcamp program offers University of Windsor students a unique opportunity to collaborate with peers, develop essential business skills, broaden their entrepreneurial mindset, and compete to win one of two $5,000 cash prizes. DETAILS

ScaleUP Showcase & Pitch Competition Celebrates Regional Innovation

The eighth cohort of WEtech's flagship accelerator competes for $20,000 grand prize and new People’s Choice Award on Thursday, February 6th at Art Windsor-Essex. DETAILS

UWindsor Researcher Leading $1 Million Project to Improve Timing Chips in Electronic Devices

Engineering professor Jalal Ahamed is leading a $1 million project that could position Canada as a global source for the timing chips that make all electronic devices tick. DETAILS

BioSteel Expands to Windsor with New Manufacturing Facility

Company opens state-of-the-art facility in Windsor, Ontario, driving innovation in sports hydration and nutrition. DETAILS

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EVENTS

ScaleUP Showcase & Pitch Competition (February 6th)

Watch the eighth cohort of WEtech's flagship accelerator compete for $20,000 grand prize and new People’s Choice Award on Thursday, February 6th at Art Windsor-Essex.


Join us for an unforgettable evening of innovation, networking, and celebration, proudly hosted in partnership with Libro Credit Union, the City of Windsor, Invest WindsorEssex, Communitech, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

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Hackforge: Game Making with AI (January 13)

In this intermediate-level session, you'll learn how CGT and MM can be used in basic games (think Go, Tic-Tac-Toe, and checkers). Using Javascript, you'll learn the concept, math, and code, enabling you to use these theories in your own game-making. DETAILS

AI for Small Business 101 (January 22)

This quick hit Entrepreneur Toolbox session offers small business professionals insights and education on AI for business. During this virtual seminar, you'll learn how best to use AI technology for your small business. Just like you don’t need to know how your car works to drive it, this session will cover the basics of AI from a practical point of view. DETAILS

Innovation Blueprint (January 23)

Thinking of starting a business? Have an idea you want to commercialize? Have an existing business and want to diversify your revenue streams? Join WEtech for an informative hour of entrepreneurial insights and inspiration. Learn about the power of a growth mindset and how it can fuel your entrepreneurial journey. DETAILS

Innovating Beyond Limits (January 24)

What is it like when groundbreaking work is in its early days? How can you build success at scale? This presentation will discuss how the University of Waterloo's flagship entrepreneurship center, Velocity, inspires and drives innovation. DETAILS

Upcoming Hackforge Events

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TALENT

Invest WindsorEssex Launches Battery Boost Technical Training Program

Battery Boost is an innovative training program funded by Upskill Canada [powered by Palette Skills] and the Government of Canada. Administered by Invest WindsorEssex with delivery support from NextStar Energy, this program is designed to prepare participants for careers that include Product and Process Technicians in electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing. 


Through advanced Virtual Reality (VR) simulations, participants gain hands-on, job-specific training that equips them with the skills needed to thrive in Canada’s rapidly growing EV battery manufacturing sector.

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The Peak 2025 Emerging Leaders Nominations Now Open

The Peak's annual Emerging Leaders list recognizes Canadians under 40 who are future leaders in their field, demonstrating leadership and ambition to solve complex challenges.


Know someone who fits that description? Nominate them before the deadline of February 7th, 2025. DETAILS

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