Events

Join us for an intimate masterclass featuring Indigenous entrepreneurs, innovators, and trailblazers sharing their stories and insights. This relaxed, welcoming conversation explores the spirit of Indigenous entrepreneurship—where culture, community, and creativity shape business journeys and impact. Audience questions are encouraged, creating space for open dialogue, shared learning, and connection. Open to Indigenous entrepreneurs, artisans, creatives,...

Using AI to prepare for trade shows, pitch events, and networking. For Canadian women and non-binary entrepreneurs Attending a trade show, conference, or networking event is a big investment of time and money. Too often, entrepreneurs show up without a strategy, get overwhelmed, and come home with a stack of business cards and not much...

Join this webinar to learn about: How IPON helps innovators How to access IP support Eligibility requirements Anything you’d like to know (open Q&A)

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...

Often you will hear about needing to optimize search engines or SEO. Now, with AI, the nature of SEO has changed, and your strategy towards optimizing for search engines needs to change too. In this webinar, the Digital Service Squad will explain search engine optimization and the best tactics you as a business can use...

Join the Government of Ontario for an informative session exploring the supports available to women-owned businesses across Ontario. The session will also include a presentation from Paro, an organization that prioritizes diversity, builds cultural inclusivity, and incorporates gender analyses into their programs and services for women-owned businesses at every level Webinar will include: Available funding...

Creating spaces where 2SLGBTQI+ people feel genuinely welcomed, respected, and safe takes more than good intentions. Rainbow Registered offers a clear, credible way to turn commitment into action. This information session is an opportunity to learn about the benefits of Rainbow Registered accreditation and what it can offer your organisation, your staff, and the communities...

Work in Culture's Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund is returning for a new funding cycle — and we’re inviting you to learn more! The Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund supports non-profit arts organizations through the process of exploring and identifying significant adaptations in their operations. This new cycle focuses on Exploration projects. Grants of up to $15,000 are available. This...

Hosted by the OCC’s Skills Bridge program, in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University’s Diversity Institute, this webinar will explore how SMEs can successfully adopt AI by building the necessary skills and capabilities across their workforce. We will also look at Canada’s new ‘AI for All’ strategy and the AI competencies and literacy that is expected...

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...