Trailblazer - Winter 2026

Do you have an idea or a product that you would like to turn into a business? This workshop is a great first step on how to validate your business idea, figure out if you can make a profit and become investment ready.

Trailblazer is a program for early-stage startups. The program is designed to take you through the necessary steps to identify your market, validate your idea and gain an understanding of what it takes to receive funding.

The program consists of weekly training, customer interaction, peer-to-peer learning, and experienced mentors to help you along the way. Leverage our knowledge and our key insights to better prepare yourself to become a successful entrepreneur. During this practical program, you will learn how to use a business model canvas and develop each part of your business to ensure you're building a business that makes sense and that your customers want.

The full course is 4 sessions in total and each week builds on the previous week.

These 4 in-person sessions will run:

Session One - Feb 5th, 3:30 - 4:30pm EST

Session Two - Feb 12th, 3:30 - 4:30pm EST

Session Three -Feb 19th, 3:30 - 4:30pm EST

Session Four - Feb 26th, 3:30 - 4:30pm EST

Cost: $25.00 +HST

For more information please contact: Abigail Sherlock

[email protected]

807-768-6689

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