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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

FemSTEM 2026 Kickoff Event & Panel (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)
Built in Canada: U of T’s Hottest Startups at the Bleeding Edge of Health and AI (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)
AI Consultant Certification Webinar (Thursday, January 15, 2026)
AI Business Summit (Wednesday, January 14 - Friday, January 16, 2026)
Data Sciences Institute – Talent Showcase (Thursday, January 22, 2026)
CanWCC January 2026 Community Networking (Thursday, January 22, 2026)
38th Annual Black History Month Kick-Off Brunch (Sunday, January 25, 2026)
VR Start-Up Ready Studio (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)
B2B Summit (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)
UTEST Investor Days 2026 (Wednesday, January 28 – Thursday, January 29, 2026)
Code. Create. Secure. | Obsidi Tech Talks (GitLab) (Thursday, January 29, 2026)

February

Innovation Starts with Mindset | Changemaker Mindset Series (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)
BEA’s Investment Bootcamp Demo Day (Thursday, February 5, 2026)
IGNITE Toronto (Wednesday, February 25 - Friday, February 27, 2026)
Black Excellence 2026 – National Capital Region (Ottawa) (Thursday, February 26, 2026)
StrikeUP Canada (Thursday, February 26, 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)
VR Public Speaking Studio (Monday, March 16, 2026)
COIE Demo Day Winter 2026: All-Star Pitch Competition (Tuesday, March 31, 2026)

April

DiscoveryX Conference (Wednesday, April 29 - Thursday, April 30, 2026)

May

Co-Founder Connect (Thursday, May 28, 2026)

July

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

PROGRAMS

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

Date Varies

January

Hult Prize @ U of T – Information Session #2 (Friday, January 9, 2026)
YCEO: A Program for Aspiring Entrepreneurs (Friday, January 9, 2026)
Find Your Joy – Week 3: Revive (Reclaiming Joy and Purpose) (Saturday, January 10, 2026)
Rock My Business Idea - Two-Part Workshop Series (Monday, January 12, 2026)
Rock My Business Idea - Three-Part Workshop Series (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)
APEX Webinar – Embedding ESG into Global Growth Strategy (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)
Succession Planning: How to Wind Up or Sell Your Business (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)
Exploring Entrepreneurship: The Basics of Starting Your Own Business (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)
Launch & Learn: Financial Essentials for Entrepreneurs (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)
Rock My Cash Flow (Thursday, January 15, 2026)
Explore Global Opportunities at Hannover Messe 2026 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)
WBE Onboarding (Thursday, January 15, 2026)
What It Really Takes to Build a Startup | Entrepreneurship Workshop Series (Thursday, January 15, 2026)
Mindful Mastery Info Session (Saturday, January 17, 2026)
Find Your Joy – Week 4: Rebuild (Through Resilience) (Saturday, January 17, 2026)
Cross‑Cultural Communications in a Global Network (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)
Work Smarter, Not Harder: AI Tools That Save You Time (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)
Cross-Cultural Communications in a Global Network (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)
AI in Action: Prompts, Automation & Workflows for Admin Efficiency (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)
Small Business Lending Program Info Session (Virtual) (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)
Start Small: Building Your Side Hustle | Side Hustle Series (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)
The Art of Storytelling: A Workshop with Lidia Akar (Thursday, January 22, 2026)
Entrepreneurship as a Mindset | Entrepreneurship Workshop Series (Thursday, January 22, 2026)
The Art of Storytelling: A Workshop with Lidia Akar (Thursday, January 22, 2026)
Grant Writing for Social Enterprise | Mindset Minutes Series (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)
Excel for Entrepreneurs: Cash Flow and Budgeting Made Simple (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)
Guided Working Session: Inputting Cash Flow Data into an Excel Worksheet (Wednesday, January 28, 2026)
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)

February

Marketing and Content Foundations: Strategy, Planning, and Execution (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)
Visual Identity 101: Crafting Your Logo and Website (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)
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)
Hands-On Canva Session: Designing Your Branding Toolkit (Wednesday, February 18, 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)

March

Google My Business Mastery: Visibility, Insights, and Optimization (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)
Understanding SEO and Analytics: Improve Visibility Through Search (Wednesday, March 4, 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)

APPLICATION DEADLINES

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

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January

Catalyst Program (Due: Thursday, January 8, 2026)
Starter Company Plus Grant – Trade Accelerator Stream (Due: Monday, January 12, 2026)
Lab2Market Discover: Cardiovascular (Due: Monday, January 12, 2026)
2026 Cultural Hotspot Project Funding Application (Kingston-Galloway/Orton Park) (Due: Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5 PM EST)
The Breakthrough Grant – Volume II (Due: Sunday, January 18, 2026)
YEDI Incubator Program (Due: Wednesday, January 28, 2026)
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)
Black Arts Annual Operating Grant (Due: Monday, February 9, 2026)
Youth Opportunities Fund – System Innovations Grant (Due: Wednesday, February 11, 2026)

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