Boost is a new program, created in partnership with the Black Business Initiative, Ulnooweg, and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency that will support the growth and development of Black and Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada. We encourage and welcome applications from all Black and Indigenous founders; however, given the need to increase representation within the sector, preference will be given to applicants who identify as women and/or members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

With dedicated space to grow their skills and build out their business idea over a 16-week period, the Boost cohort will participate in expert-led, intensive training sessions each week focusing on subjects such as:

• leadership
• branding
• the Lean Business Model Canvas
• Customer discovery and validation
• brainstorming and creating a minimum viable product (MVP) using design thinking methodologies
• how to pitch, and much more. 

Program facilitators and advisors will also be available each week to answer any questions and help tackle any obstacles participants may face through office hours.  

Applications for the program open on Friday, January 22 and have been extended to 11:59pm on Wednesday, February 25, 2021. Follow the link below to complete an application. Workshops will take place Wednesday evenings for the duration of the program. 

Submit an application

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