Indigenous Founders Cohort

Do you have a world-changing idea? Are you managing a venture?

Launched for Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), and Women entrepreneurs, Elevate Entrepreneurship, a project developed by TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario and Fanshawe College Corporate Training Solutions, will support entrepreneurs in acquiring the knowledge to build and scale a business. Elevate Entrepreneurship is a micro-certification taught by serial entrepreneurs and subject matter experts who share the lived experiences of BIPOC and Women-led businesses.

What exactly is it?

Beginning in January 2022, this 5 week micro-certification and incubator with three distinct cohorts of 20 participants each, will equip entrepreneurs like you with the tools you need to manage startup challenges and growth while developing a fluid network of peers and mentors. Throughout this learning experience you will also be invited to keynotes and roundtable panel discussions to learn directly from others who have similar entrepreneurial journeys.

Indigenous Founders Cohort

January 13 – February 11
Thursdays 4-7 pm

5 weekly live virtual learning sessions coupled with self guided learning modules and peer group meetings.

When you sign up for this NO-COST (yes, we mean FREE) experience, you will learn how to:

• Develop product-market fit for your Made-in-Ontario idea
• Create a marketing plan with a sales strategy to generate recurring revenue
• Attract investors and build out finance fundamentals and an IP strategy
• Access TechAlliance founders network

Elevate Entrepreneurship provides resources every entrepreneur needs to launch, manage, and grow your business, while navigating the journey in a post-pandemic world. Additionally, you will work one-to-one with our expert venture growth coaches and benefit from a suite of services designed with the founder in mind.