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June - September 2024

Newcomer Entrepreneurship Program


A hybrid ideation program to support newcomer entrepreneurs across Ontario


Participate in Networking and Upskilling opportunities!

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DMZ’s Newcomer Entrepreneurship program is a tailor-made, curated experience for Newcomers across Ontario. Running from June - September 2024, this fully-subsidized program offers a variety of both virtual and in-person opportunities and helps Newcomers tap into their potential and build essential skills needed for entrepreneurial growth and development.

Newcomers tap into their potential and learn how to develop and market business ideas with the help of their peers, industry mentors and successful entrepreneurs. This is an opportunity for newcomers to gain practical Canadian ecosystem knowledge and experience. Participants will ultimately have the opportunity to put into practice their learnings to develop companies solving the world's biggest problems, all while connecting with a community of like-minded individuals in DMZ's office, in the heart of downtown Toronto.

DMZ's Newcomer Entrepreneurship Program is funded by the Government of Canada's Future Skills Centre.

What's in it for you?

Coaching & Skill-Building
  • 1:1 mentorship with DMZ Program Leads
  • 1:1 entrepreneurship coaching with DMZ Experts-in-Residence
  • Subsidized entry to participate in DMZ’s new skill-development courses, such as Product Development, Customer Success, Professional Communications, and Sales Training
  • Open access to attend relevant DMZ workshops and information sessions
  • Live-Action simulations and professional skills assessments
Networking
  • Opportunity to attend Collision 2024 Conference
  • Opportunity to participate in a panel event at the Collision conference
  • Invitations to exclusive DMZ Networking events, such as DMZ Insider’s event
  • Opportunity to meet and network with Industry representatives who may be looking to hire new talent
  • Access to DMZ’s offices at 10 Dundas as a co-working space

What you'll learn



Sales and negotiation
strategies
man beside chart
Product Development
person watching video on monitor
Marketing strategies
marketing platforms on cellphone
Insight into the Canadian ecosystem
customer playbook
Design Thinking methodology
sections on a website
And so much more
people sharing ideas on whiteboards

Application criteria

This is a competitive program. To be accepted, applicants must:

  • Have at least one individual who can dedicate 2-4 hours a week to the program
  • Be a driven, coachable, and collaborative team
  • Be looking to develop a tech based company
  • A newcomer to Canada (under 5 years landed)
  • The ability to participate in in-person workshops and activities in Toronto

Ready to build?

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

For more infomation, please contact



Jamelia Allen

Talent Development Programs Specialist

Pouria Daliri

Talent Development Programs Specialist

Rose Ghamari

Entrepreneur & Talent Development Manager

The Future Skills Centre (FSC) is a forward-thinking centre for research and collaboration dedicated to driving innovation in skills development so that everyone in Canada can be prepared for the future of work. We are funded by the Governement of Canada's Future Skills Program.