Brampton Venture Zone (Toronto Metropolitan University) – BVZ Inspire Program & BVZ Inspire Grant

ByMaurice

Description:

BVZ INSPIRE is a 5-week market-validation program to inspire “entrecurious” individuals in becoming full-time technology entrepreneurs. BVZ INSPIRE provides industry-driven content, introductory venture creation materials and a curated curriculum that supports first-time founders with accelerating their market validation. .

Comments on Funding:

Individuals who register for the Inspire Program will be able to apply for 1 of 10 Inspire Grants. Each grant will be valued at up to $500, to be used for reimbursement of business expenses, with no strings attached – no equity or intellectual property taken in return.

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

  • be 21+ years of age;
  • be recent grads, graduate researchers, experienced professionals, exploratory entrepreneurs, ideation stage founders, pre-incorporated companies, and those searching for a change in their careers;
  • pre-existing early-stage startups ( <18 months of ideation);
  • currently have or consider developing a technology solution in either of our Industry Sectors: Health and Wellness or Smart-City, Mobility and Logistics or Food sustainbility;
  • be able to commit to 5-week programming (5-6 hours/week).

RVZ’s industry sectors of focus:

  • for 2021-2022 are Smart-City, Mobility, and Logistics as well as Community Health and Wellness.
  • for 2022-2023 are Food Sustainability, Smart-City, Mobility, and Logistics as well as Health and Wellness.

Other Things to Note:

  1. Sign up for their newsletter to stay up to date on when registration opens for the next cohort!

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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