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2025 Employer Advisory Council: Driving Innovation in Canada’s Startup Ecosystem Meet Venture for Canada's 2025 Employer Advisory Council—a diverse group of leaders from across Canada, offering insights from startups, small businesses, and various industries to shape the growth and evolution of VFC's programs.
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Venture for Canada Launches New Pathway to Business Ownership with ETA Academy Venture for Canada launches a new program to help aspiring entrepreneurs explore business acquisitions. The 5-week course runs from March 22 to April 27, 2025. Applications are now open.
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Hackathon Generates Innovative Solutions for International Students in Kingston At a recent hackathon hosted by Venture for Canada, Queen’s University, and the City of Kingston, young entrepreneurs developed practical solutions to enhance the living and studying experiences of international students in Kingston, Ontario.
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#ATP22: A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing DEI Venture for Canada's first All Things People was hosted virtually in March 2022, and welcomed nearly 300 attendees. Focused on implementing diversity, equity and inclusion best practices at startups, over 40 speakers hosted workshops, keynotes and networking sessions in 2022.
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Venture for Canada Launches 2023-2024 Employer Advisory Council Meet the innovators shaping Canada's future: Venture for Canada's new Employer Advisory Council brings together top leaders to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs. See who's leading the change.
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"Normal" Isn't in Our Vocabulary, and Here's Why Ready to escape the 9-to-5 rut and forge your own path? Discover how Venture for Canada's Fellowship Program can be your launchpad to startup success and career freedom.
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2023 RBC Inclusive Entrepreneurship Recipients: Entrepreneurship Thrives in Community
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2023 RBC Inclusive Entrepreneurship Recipients: Not Being Afraid of Failure
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2023 RBC Inclusive Entrepreneurship Recipients: Embracing Adaptability and Resilience
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Venture for Canada Welcomes Karen Restoule, Sam Daviau, and Wils Théagène to Its Board of Director Venture for Canada is excited to announce the onboarding of new board members.
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Venture for Canada announces recipients of 2023 RBC Inclusive Entrepreneurship Award The RBC Inclusive Entrepreneurship Award is a recognition award for Fellows who are ambitious recent graduates from Canadian post-secondary institutions, work in the startup sector, are leaders in their communities and have demonstrated entrepreneurial characteristics.
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Venture for Canada and Propel Campus Partner to Empower the Next Generation of Talent Venture for Canada and Propel Campus unveil a strategic partnership to accelerate career development for students. Through Propel's platform, students can now easily access paid work opportunities, secure internships, and further their professional skills.
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