ABOUT THE PROGRAM
What you can expect
Built to help provide a strong understanding of how to do business in Canada, the North Forge Global Entrepreneurship Initiative was created with women entrepreneurs in mind by providing a safe and inclusive learning environment. If you are an international entrepreneur interested in moving and starting your business in Canada, or a newcomer to Canada, the Global Entrepreneurship Initiative will provide all the information you need to start your journey in building a successful startup in Canada. FREE!
What you get
- 24 on-demand webinars (with subtitles) covering a variety of topics related to doing business in Canada. Including, but not limited to:
- Why Canada
- Doing business in Canada
- Leadership Development for Women
- Financial Basics
- Defining your Business Model for the Canadian Market
- Intellectual Property and Trademarks
- Government of Canada Incentives and Supports
- An invitation to join the North Forge community.
- Access to expert knowledge in human resources, financials, immigration, and much more
- Extensive resources on relocating and living in Canada
- A safe and inclusive learning environment
Expected outcomes
- A strong foundation of how to do business in Canada
- Relationship with an accredited incubator with a national presence
- Connections with industry experts that will provide business support in Canada
GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP INITIATIVE SPEAKERS
“We have benefited from the guidance and advice from the team at North Forge to reach our milestones.”
“We have benefited from the guidance and advice from the team at North Forge to reach our milestones.”
“North Forge has been absolutely crucial in shaping and refining our concept and turning concept into reality. The breadth and depth of knowledge and real-world experience that entrepreneurs can access through the North Forge network are unparalleled.”
“North Forge is an essential element of the success of any aspiring entrepreneur that wants to succeed in our growing innovation ecosystem. The community, access to technology and collision of innovative minds isn’t possible anywhere else in Manitoba. North Forge is the only place I recommend you go to get your idea off the ground.”
“North Forge helped us navigate the startup ecosystem by offering industry insights and facilitating important connections with funders, partners and customers. Through their mentorship program we have been challenged, supported and are equipped to succeed – overcoming the many obstacles facing a startup company.”
“Our North Forge mentors helped us to dream big and then gave us solid advice to execute on those dreams. I started two companies inside North Forge. The first is company is now a multi-million dollar firm and we are preparing the second company for a super-angel financing round.”
“North Forge provides startups with the resources and network necessary to succeed. All startups in Manitoba should be part of this innovative ecosystem.”