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THE BULLETIN HUB

Welcome to The Bulletin Hub, organized by Building A Dream and powered by NMCD Inc.! Here, you’ll find a curated selection of events, programs, grants, employment opportunities and resources within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our goal is to be a one-stop shop to support marginalized and underrepresented entrepreneurs by centralizing tools and opportunities that are accessible 24/7 online.

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EVENTS

Key networking, industry, and educational events to help entrepreneurs connect, learn, and grow.

Dates Varies

What in the Tech? (Ongoing)
Canadian Blockchain Consortium (Ongoing)
Friday Meetups: Your Weekly Inspiration and Connection Hub (Fridays from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)
BLK Friday 2026 – Call for Sponsors, Speakers, Vendors & Volunteers
Ottawa Self-Made Breakfast Tour – Waitlist

January

UTEST Investor Days 2026 (Wednesday, January 28 – Thursday, January 29, 2026)
Code. Create. Secure. | Obsidi Tech Talks (GitLab) (Thursday, January 29, 2026)
Lunch & Learn: Recipe for Resilience: Practical Ingredients for Founder Success (Friday, January 30, 2026)
B.R.I.D.G.E Community Event (Black Regional Innovation Dialogue & Growth Exchange) (Friday, January 30, 2026)
TEDxUofT Amplify Conference 2026 (Saturday, January 31, 2026)

February

Together Toronto (Monday, February 2, 2026)
Innovation Starts with Mindset | Changemaker Mindset Series (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)
BEA’s Investment Bootcamp Demo Day (Thursday, February 5, 2026)
Brampton Tech Talks (Thursday, February 5, 2026)
FBC Black Leadership Breakfast (Friday, February 6, 2026)
Celebrating Black Excellence (Wednesday, February 18, 2026)
Power of Community 2026: The Next Era (Saturday, February 21, 2026)
BVZ Community Evening: Learn All About the BVZ Launch Program (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)
Black Excellence 2026 – National Capital Region (Ottawa) (Thursday, February 26, 2026)
StrikeUP Canada (Thursday, February 26, 2026)
IGNITE Toronto (Wednesday, February 25 - Friday, February 27, 2026)
Durham Community Health Centre: 2nd Annual Black Health and Wellness Day (Saturday, February 28, 2026)

March

Global Goals Jam Canada: Winter 2026 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)
Women Inspire 2026 – For Women in Business and Leadership (Monday, March 9, 2026)
Digital Asset Summit (Wednesday, March 11, 2026)
DEFY Conference 2026 (Wednesday, March 11 - Thursday, March 12, 2026)
VR Public Speaking Studio (Monday, March 16, 2026)
Cayman Crypto Week 2026 (Monday, March 16 - Sunday, March 22, 2026)
COIE Demo Day Winter 2026: All-Star Pitch Competition (Tuesday, March 31, 2026)

April

Queens Brunch (Saturday, April 18, 2026)
2026 Startup Canada Tour (April 29, 2025)
DiscoveryX Conference (Wednesday, April 29 - Thursday, April 30, 2026)

May

Consensus by CoinDesk (Tuesday, May 5 - Thursday, May 7, 2026)
Co-Founder Connect (Thursday, May 28, 2026)

June

Godfidence Conference 2026 (June 27, 2026)

July

Blockchain Futurist Conference 2026 (Toronto Edition) (Tuesday, July 21 - Wednesday, July 22, 2026)

September

Elevate Festival (Tuesday, September 22 - Thursday, September 24, 2026)
2026 Startup Canada Tour (September 29, 2025)

October

2026 Startup Canada Tour (October 29, 2025)

PROGRAMS

Skill-building, mentorship, and accelerator programs to support your business development at every stage.

Date Varies

January

Secure Innovation: What U of T Founders Need to Know to Protect Their Start-ups (Thursday, January 29, 2026)
From Idea to Startup: Mapping Early Validation | Entrepreneur Workshop Series (Thursday, January 29, 2026)
Financing Your International Expansion (Thursday, January 29, 2026)
Lunch & Learn: The Predictable Business Journey (Thursday, January 29, 2026)
Kingston Startup Ecosystem: Raising Capital – What Investors Look For and Why (Friday, January 30, 2026)
Introduction to the Consumer Protection Act, 2002 for Businesses (Friday, January 30, 2026)

February

Marketing and Content Foundations: Strategy, Planning, and Execution (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)
The Entrepreneur’s Business Boost: Speed Mentorship (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)
Tax Basics for Self-Employed (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)
Branding Essentials: Defining Your Brand Voice, Visuals, and Story (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)
New Exporters to Border States (NEBS) (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)
Using Leverage to Scale Smarter (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)
Getting Started with Intellectual Property (IP): Why Is IP Important? (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)
PSPC Webinar on Ethical Procurement: Addressing Forced and Child Labour in Supply Chains (Thursday, February 5, 2026)
Business Basics (Thursday, February 5, 2026)
Tax Tips for Young Entrepreneurs (Thursday, February 5, 2026)
Growth and Expansion: How to Best Grow Your Business (Thursday, February 5, 2026)
T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy Seminar (Friday, February 6, 2026)
4-Week Business Sprint Program (Saturday, February 7 – Saturday 28, 2026)
Visual Identity 101: Crafting Your Logo and Website (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)
PCBA Presents: Building Cyber Resilience for Your Business (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)
Email Marketing Essentials: Building and Nurturing Your Audience (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)
New Exporters of Technologies and Services to the U.S. (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)
Fundraising Essentials for New Organizations: How to Build a Realistic Fundraising Strategy (Thursday, February 12, 2026)
Health & Safety Basics for Small Businesses (Thursday, February 12, 2026)
Beyond Hybrid: Talent Retention, Cost Reduction & Productivity in Manufacturing (Tuesday, February 17, 2026)
AI Tools for Design and Social Media Content Creation (Tuesday, February 17, 2026)
HST for Self-Employed (Tuesday, February 17, 2026)
Hands-On Canva Session: Designing Your Branding Toolkit (Wednesday, February 18, 2026)
Privacy and Your Business: An Introduction to PIPEDA (Wednesday, February 18, 2026)
Business Law 101 (Friday, February 20, 2026)
Hands-On Canva Session: Creating Marketing and Social Content (Tuesday, February 24, 2025)
Updated 2025 Trends: Short-Form Video (Reels, TikTok & YouTube Shorts) (Wednesday, February 25, 2025)
Why Financial Ratios Matter: How to Know If You’re Turning a Profit (Thursday, February 26, 2025)
Not-for-Profit Law 101 (Friday, February 27, 2026)

March

Google My Business Mastery: Visibility, Insights, and Optimization (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)
Email Marketing for Small Businesses (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)
Understanding SEO and Analytics: Improve Visibility Through Search (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)
T2 Corporation Tax Literacy Seminar (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)
Understanding Financial Statements for Small Business Owners (Thursday, March 5, 2026)
How to Do Business with the City of Toronto (Thursday, March 5, 2026)
T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy Seminar (Friday, March 6, 2026)
LinkedIn Strategy: Turn Connections into Clients (Tuesday, March 10, 2026)
Partnership Marketing: Giveaways, Collaborations, and Influencer Negotiation (Wednesday, March 11, 2026)
Guided Workshop: Optimize One Platform for Your Business (Thursday, March 12, 2026)

April

Navigating Conflict with Confidence: Practical Skills for Nonprofit Leaders (Thursday, April 16, 2026)

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Don’t miss out—upcoming deadlines for grants, funding programs, and competitions across Canada.

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January

Lab2Market Discover – Applications (Due: Friday, January 30, 2026)
Amplitude Fellowship Program (Due: Saturday, January 31, 2026)

February

The Arena – Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre (Due: Sunday, February 1, 2026)
ArtReach Program Grant (Due: Sunday, February 1, 2026)
The Visa Grant Program (Due: Sunday, February 1, 2026)
Women Innovation Summit Pitch Competition (Due: Thursday, February 5, 2026)
Venture Catalyst (Due: Friday, February 6, 2026)
Black Arts Annual Operating Grant (Due: Monday, February 9, 2026)
Youth Opportunities Fund – System Innovations Grant (Due: Wednesday, February 11, 2026)
2026 International Women’s Day Market – Vendor Application (Due: Tuesday, February 17, 2026)
STORYHIVE Voices (by TELUS) (Due: Friday, February 20, 2026)
The Food and Beverage Accelerator (Due: Saturday, February 28, 2026)
Toronto SIAL Startup Village (Montreal) (Due: Saturday, February 28, 2026)

March

YSpace Technology Accelerator (Monday, March 2, 2026)
NEXT Founders (Due: Wednesday, March 4, 2026)
BVZ Launch Program (2026 Cohort) (Due: Tuesday, March 10, 2026)
2026 YSpace Tech Accelerator (Due: XXXdY, March 20, 2026)
Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management Diploma Program (Due: Sunday, May 31, 2026)

April

Leading Ladies Connect Pitch Competition 2026 (Due: April 12, 2026)

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