Business Ideation Workshops

EntrepreNorth is offering a series of virtual and in-person Business Ideation Workshops in partnership with Indigenous governments, organizations, and communities across the North. These workshops are for aspiring entrepreneurs who have a business idea that they want to develop. Priority is given to applicants between the ages of 18-35. 

Our EntrepreNorth team will guide participants through an exciting business design journey using our very own Multi-Directional Business Compass. The Compass offers an Indigenous-centered perspective for thinking about business, community, and economic impact in a more circular and holistic way.  Following the workshop, participants will gain access to online business education content and exercises covered in the workshop. The workshop will wrap up with a fun pitch event and prizes to celebrate everyone's work.

Facilitators: The EntrepreNorth Team

All attendees of in-person workshops must be fully vaccinated and able to show proof of vaccination

Apply to THE Business Ideation Workshop

Workshop Agenda

Day 1

• Welcome & Opening Ceremony & Introductions
• The Multi-Directional Business Compass 
• Starting with Why
• ​Customer Persona Mapping
• Value Creation Design
• Pitch Practice 
• Sharing Circle & Day 1 Wrap-Up

Day 2

• Welcome & Intention Setting
• Business Model Mapping
• ​Start-up Finances
  
• Pitch Competition
• Guest Speaker & Q+A
• Pitch Winner Announcement
• ​Sharing Circle & Closing Prayer

Assistance to Participate
Our team is available to help with any technical issues that you may experience in trying to participate fully in this program. Please let us know how we can support you. 

Any Questions?
Please contact EntrepreNorth's Program Manager, Dave De Lugt at dave@entreprenorth.ca 
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Workshop Offerings