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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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*Last updated: Thursday, May 7, 2026

EVENTS

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

Dates Varies

What in the Tech? (Ongoing)
Friday Meetups: Your Monthly Inspiration and Connection Hub (From 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)
BLK Friday 2026 – Call for Sponsors, Speakers, Vendors & Volunteers
Ottawa Self-Made Breakfast Tour – Waitlist
Know Your Rights

May

Rock My Business (Monday, May 4 - May 7 , 2026)
Consensus by CoinDesk (Tuesday, May 5 - Thursday, May 7, 2026)
Brampton Tech Talks: Future-Proof Your Career: AI & Cybersecurity (Thursday, May 7, 2026)
Rock My Cash Flow (Thursday, May 7 , 2026)
Women in Food & Beverage | Industry Roundtable (Friday, May 8, 2026)
Bookkeeping 101 (Saturday, May 9, 2026)
AI That Pays Off: Where to Start for Real Results (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)
The Investable Founder: Understanding What Makes Startups Attractive to Investors (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)
The Great Wealth Transfer: How to Build a Multi-Generational Donor Base That Lasts (Thursday , May 14, 2026)
SHIFT Conference & B2B Trade Show (Thursday, May 14, 2026)
Market Research Orientation for Startups ( Thursday, May 14, 2026)
Get Noticed: How to Share Your Story with Canada’s Top Media Outlets (Thursday, May 14, 2026)
VR Rapid Start-Up Studio (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)
Building Reliable Financial Capacity in Times of Uncertainty (Wednesday , May 20, 2026)
Destech Studio: Prompt x Product x Pretzel (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)
Storytelling Your Purpose | Changemaker Mindset Series (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)
S.T.I.R It Up … with Georgette ( Wednesday, May 20, 2026)
Brampton Connect (Thursday, May 21, 2026)
The B2B Women’s Collective Networking Event (Thursday, May 21, 2026)
Newcomer Entrepreneur Mixer – Connect, Pitch & Grow (Thursday, May 21, 2026 )
Zoholics Canada 2026 (Thursday, May 21- Friday, May 22, 2026)
Toronto Tech Week (Monday, May 25 - Friday, May 29, 2026)
Africa Day Forum -2026 Promoting Canada - Africa Investment (Monday, May 25, 2026)
Startup Global Virtual Pitch Competition (Tuesday, May 26, 2026)
Emotional Reality of Entrepreneurship: Mental Health & Well-being ( Tuesday, May 26, 2026)
City of Brampton's Reverse Vendor Tradeshow (Tuesday, May 26, 2026)
Early-Stage B2B Founders & Funders Breakfast at Toronto TechWeek (Tuesday, May 26, 2026)
How to Fund Your Canadian Accessibility Projects in 2026 (Wednesday, May 27, 2026)
Investor Forum (Wednesday, May 27, 2026)
Guide to Grant Reporting: Preparing Accurate Financial Reports (Thursday, May 28, 2026)
Co-Founder Connect (Thursday, May 28, 2026)
Pay Less Tax (Saturday, May 30, 2026)

June

Venture Park Summit 2026 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)
Coffee Networking Party Summer Edition (Saturday, June 13, 2026)
Tech Builders 2026: Building the New Digital Economy (Tuesday, June 16, 2026)
Juneteenth 2026 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)
Godfidence Conference 2026 (Saturday, June 27, 2026)

July

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

September

Brampton Venture Expo (Thursday, September 10, 2026)
Elevate Festival (Tuesday, September 22 - Thursday, September 24, 2026)
2026 Startup Canada Tour (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)

October

2026 Startup Canada Tour (Thursday, October 29, 2026)

November

Together for Impact Summit (Thursday, November 5, 2026)

PROGRAMS

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

Date Varies

Elevate Program

May

Pitching with Purpose: Crafting Your "Why" to Win (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)
Digital Marketing Essentials (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)
University of Toronto Early-Stage Technology (UTEST) Program (Thursday, May 14, 2026)
YSpace: Founders Walk (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)
EGPL Guided Canva Co-Working Session (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)
The Agri-Food Startup Program (Monday, May 25, 2026)
Peer-to-Peer with TechConnex at YSpace Georgina (Thursday, May 28, 2026)
Create for Your Business: Makerspace Session with GPL By YSpace (Friday, May 29,2026)

APPLICATION DEADLINES

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

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May

Summer Company Grant (Due: Friday, May 8, 2026)
Toronto's Vital Signs Grants (Due: Friday, May 8, 2026)
University of Toronto Early-Stage Technology (UTEST) Program (Due: Thursday, May 14, 2026)
The Bold Spirit Awards (Due: Sunday, May 17, 2026)
Backing Canadian Small Businesses (Due: Tuesday, May 19, 2026)
2026-2027 Black Senior Leaders Scholarship (Due: Friday May 29, 2026)

FUNDING & ROLLING GRANTS

Explore ongoing funding opportunities and grant programs available to Canadian entrepreneurs, including equity-focused and sector-specific options.

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Explore current job postings, internships, and volunteer board positions relevant to entrepreneurship, innovation, and business support.

RESOURCES

Practical tools, guides, templates, and platforms to help you navigate everything from tariffs and funding proposals to AI, business planning, and legal support.

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