BFN Accelerate (at University of Toronto) – BFN Accelerate Program

ByMaurice

Description:

The BFN Accelerate, a classic cohort-based accelerator model, is designed to be complementary to other opportunities within the University of Toronto (U of T) Entrepreneurship community and can be completed concurrently with initiatives delivered by U of T’s accelerators. Its structured program delivers education and workshops tailored to Black entrepreneurs, including workshops/sessions with an emphasis on market and customer research, MVP product development, competitor analysis, beta testing, revenue generation and product-market fit.

Comments on Funding:

BFN is committed to providing non-dilutive funding to cohort startups that meet the program milestones. BFN Accelerate cohort members will be exposed to funding opportunities via pitch competitions, VCs, corporate partners, donors/alumni, etc.

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be 8-10 startup companies (industry and sector agnostic) from the U of T community with at least one Black-identifying founder.
  • Applicants must have completed U of T’s Intellectual Property (IP) Education Level 1. This is recommended for all applicants with no prior knowledge of intellectual property. Level 1 is open to all University of Toronto students, faculty, staff and alumni on Quercus.
  • For applicants who already have a strong foundation in their IP knowledge, completion of Level 1 can be replaced by completion of a Level 2 Topic.

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Ontario to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.

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