The call for applications is now open for York University's annual multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Fair, taking place March 7, 2018! Applications close January 28. Visit the Fair website for information on eligibility requirements and the online application form: http://researchfair.info.yorku.ca The Research Fair at a Glance: The juried Research Fair is an excellent opportunity for you to [...]
You have a great product/service backed by a solid business model. The next step in the process of building a startup is to get the product/service out in the market, get people to use it and make money out of it! This is often the hard part and many startups fail to market their product/service and [...]
The key questions for entrepreneurs setting out to create a business are "Should this product/service be built?" and "Can we build a sustainable business around this set of products/services?" Once you have answered these questions, the next question is often "How can this product be built?" The first step towards implementation is developing a prototype or [...]
Entrepreneurs need to be able to pitch their startups: for face-to-face events, or a sales pitch to a prospective customer or a pitch to investors to access funding. Also, they need to do it effectively and successfully. In this workshop, you will learn how to pitch your startup communicate its value proposition effectively. Facilitator: Aiko Thurlow [...]
A basic challenge startup entrepreneurs often face is that they don’t really know how much to raise and what options to consider, when it comes to financing their startup. This workshop will be focused on managing the financials for your startup. You will learn the various options for financing your startup and provide you with a [...]
January 29, 2020, is Let’s Talk Day in support of a healthy, inclusive campus and the Bell Let’s Talk initiative. What’s happening on campus? Students are encouraged to learn more about the Let’s Talk initiative here and to join in the conversation online with hashtags #BellLetsTalk, #YULetsTalk and #YUmentalhealth. Visit the Tait McKenzie Centre for free [...]
