Newcomer Entrepreneurship Hub

FREE ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING & IDEA TESTING PROGRAM FOR NEWCOMERS!

*** PLEASE NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and social distancing measures, this program has been modified for virtual format. Please email Ayaa at ayaa@scaddingcourt.org for details.

WHAT IS NEH?

After a successful pilot, the Newcomer Entrepreneurship Hub (NEH) is returning for 3-year term. In partnership with Ryerson’s University’s Diversity Institute, and funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada this program offers aspiring entrepreneurs:

FREE pre-incubation training by industry professionals and experts
Mentorship by local entrepreneurs and other business professionals
Guided workshops to help participants map out their ideas through completion of a Business Model Canvas
Opportunities for networking and connection to a larger, online NEH group for knowledge sharing, events, and resources
Access to market-testing opportunities
Internship, job-shadow, and employment support referrals
Wraparound services (settlement support, TTC tokens, childminding, language upgrading, and more!)

Funded by:

NEH Cohort 3

Scadding Court Community Centre and Diversity Institute – Ryerson University proudly present the re-launch of the Newcomer Entrepreneurship Hub, generously funded by IRCC.

We offer training, mentorship, business testing opportunities and wraparound support services.

COHORT 1- July 2020- September 2020, offered online – completed

COHORT 2- October 2020- December 2020, offered online – completed

Cohort 3- May 2021- July 2021, offered online – completed

Cohort 4: October 2021- December 2021, offered online- now accepting applications!

JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR COHORT 4!

*** PLEASE NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and social distancing measures, this program has been modified for virtual format

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NEH Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/NEHToronto/

NEH graduates Thein & his wife July started Delightfully Delicious, a Myanmar & Asian cuisine food business that opened temporarily in Market 707.

NEH staff, Nora and Ayaa, proudly visiting NEH graduates Stany and Andres at the ‘2019 LatAM Start-up Conference & Pitch Competition

NEH graduate, Nancy, selling her imported goods in the 2019 Spring Fling Market at Scadding Court Community Centre!

A group of NEH participants at the 2019 Closing Reception at Ryerson University

Erika Araujo, Head Chef, Founder & Owner of Ixiim, is a graduate of NEH 2020. Erica promotes Mexican culture and culinary exploration through prepared food, workshops, and curated products via her online shop.

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Newcomer Entrepreneur Success Stories!