What is Be.Build.Brand.?
Be.Build.Brand. (B3) is a 10-week entrepreneurship program for Toronto Community Housing tenants between the ages of 18 and 29. The program supports entrepreneurial ideas in the pre-incubation stage and helps participants to turn their ideas into viable business plans. The program offers exposure to relevant entrepreneurship content, industry guest speakers, and capacity-building opportunities.
Participants will get the opportunity to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win seed funds for their business venture.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's B3 program is being held online.
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Program commitment:
The program is hosted throughout a three-month period. A three-hour session is typically delivered once a week with some weeks having two sessions per week. Each program session takes place from 6pm to 9pm.
Key Dates
April 26
| APPLICATION DEADLINE
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April 28-29
| VIRTUAL INTERVIEWS (6PM-9PM)
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May 1
| SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED
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Program Session Schedule
- Tue May 3 (6 – 9pm)
- Tue May 10 (6 – 9pm)
- Tue May 17 (6 – 9pm)
- Tue May 24 (6 – 9pm)
- Tue May 31 (6 - 9pm)
- Tue June 7 (6 – 9pm)
- Thu June 14 (6 – 9pm)
- Tue June 21 (6 – 9pm)
- Thu June 28 (6 – 9pm)
- Tue July 5 (6 – 9pm)
- Tue July 12 (6 – 9pm)
- Tue July 19 – Mock Pitch (6 – 9pm)
- Tue July 26 – Final Pitch (6 – 9pm)
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Who is eligible?
- Toronto Community Housing tenants
- Youth who are 18 to 29 years old (as of September)
- Not a previous recipient of Be.Build.Brand. start-up business fund
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What are the program benefits?
- Potential funding of up to $5000 through Pitch Contest
- First Place - $5000
- Second Place - $3000
- Third Place - $2000
- Potential opportunity to receive free branding and marketing from TrevorPeter marketing agency
- Access to Digital Main Street – website development and digital marketing consultation
- Actionable Business Plan through lean business model canvas
- Networking opportunities with industry mentors, guest speakers and Be.Build.Brand alumni
- Weekly training and skill-building opportunities
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How do I apply?
Complete the application form (PDF) and email it to economic.opportunities@torontohousing.ca. Applications must be received no later than Tuesday, April 26, 2022 by 5pm.
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Who can I contact?
For information on how to enroll in the Be.Build.Brand. program, email us at
economic.opportunities@torontohousing.ca or call
416-989-6932.
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