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Mentorship Programs and Entrepreneurship Events

Mentorship Programs

Registration Deadline: Ongoing

Cost to Participate: $300

Program Delivery: Online and/or In-person

 

About the Program:

The Forum’s Mentor Program was started in 2002 with a desire to connect women entrepreneurs with the guidance, knowledge, and community they’ll need to thrive in business. Since the program’s inception, we’ve paired an average of 100+ Mentees per year all across Canada. That’s 2,700+ pairings and counting.

Our mentorship programs thrive on the passion and dedication of our Mentors and Mentees. Meet some of the inspiring entrepreneurs in our community who understand the transformative impact of mentorship.

 

Eligibility: 

  • Self-identifying Canadian woman entrepreneur

 

Program Benefits: 

  • Personalized 1:1 advice

  • Someone to be accountable to

  • Connections and community

  • First hand real-world insights

  • Someone to bounce ideas off of

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Entrepreneurship Events

Dates: 2026 dates not yet released

Cost to Participate: You must be able to travel and cover associated costs

Program Delivery: In person

 

About the Event:

In advance of every G20 Leaders’ Summit, the G20 YEA brings together hundreds of the world’s top young entrepreneurs to advance youth entrepreneurship as a driver of economic growth, innovation, and social change. 

The Summit allows young entrepreneurs to become part of a network of champions for youth entrepreneurship, advising on issues of importance, sharing ideas and proposing solutions. It also offers a vital opportunity for young entrepreneurs to network with peers, advance their businesses, make international connections, and explore international growth strategies. 

 

Eligibility: 

  • 18 - 39 years old

  • Able to communicate in English

  • A Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident 

  • Demonstrated entrepreneurial leader familiar with the challenges facing young entrepreneurs 

  • An owner/co-founder/majority shareholder of a Canadian business or non-profit that has been in operation for at least two years*

*Exceptions may be made for businesses that have been operating for less than two years where the applicant can demonstrate significant business growth (preferably global) 

 

You must have an interest in: 

  • Affecting entrepreneurship policy 

  • Exploring international markets 

  • Making international connections to advance business interests 

  • The Brazilian market or other G20 market (this is considered an asset) 

 

The Summit sessions may feature: 

  • High-profile keynote speakers 

  • Breakout sessions, panel discussions, focus groups, and a pitch competition 

  • Virtual networking opportunities through profile matching and conference navigation

 

Summit activities organized by Futurpreneur will include: 

  • Introductions to business development organizations 

  • Meetings with the Trade Commissioner Service, senior government officials and international business associations and services 

  • B2B/Bilateral meetings

  • Networking events and cultural activities

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Dates: 2026 dates not yet released

Cost to Participate: Not indicated

Program Delivery: In person

 

About the Event:

GEW is an annual celebration of entrepreneurship that takes place in over 180 countries worldwide. Organized by the Global Entrepreneurship Network’s partners across the globe – including Futurpreneur in Canada – GEW empowers businesses, non-profits, and entrepreneurs to organize events focused on key themes related to entrepreneurship such as:  

  • Education

  • Ecosystems

  • Inclusion

Join over 40,000 events globally during GEW to champion entrepreneurship in Canada and beyond.

 

Eligibility: 

  • Not indicated

 

Event Benefits: 

GEW is the largest annual celebration of entrepreneurship, with excellent opportunities to build connections and promote your work to a local, national, and global audience. Leading a GEW event demonstrates your commitment to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Canada and around the world

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Dates: February 11,18 & April 24, 2026 

Cost to Participate: Not indicated

Program Delivery: In-person and online

 

About the Program:

The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch is for all Canadian self-identifying women, non-binary, and transfemme entrepreneurs -- from any industry, size, or stage of business -- who want to grow their businesses by raising capital & expanding their community of supporters. Whether you're pre or post launch, we want to hear your bright ideas.

 

Why apply: 

  • You’ll get access to 2 days of complimentary virtual education sessions as an applicant

  • You’ll leave the program feeling clear on your vision and more connected to what is possible for your business

 

Program Benefits: 

  • Could receive prizing, resources, education and more valued up to $90,000 CAD to help your business thrive 

 

As an applicant:

  • Find clarity for your business - its purpose, goals, and key value proposition - as you practice sharing your vision with others

  • Gain access to an active community that will support and fiercely champion you for years to come – with potential to meet future investors, mentors, buyers, partners, collaborators and more

  • Benefit from educational programming (valued at $500)

 

As a semi-finalist: 

  • Receive a paid trip to the Toronto and Vancouver Semi-Final events and the Finale in Vancouver

  • This is a great opportunity to meet your nation-wide community of champions in-person, make new connections and activate your social capital

  • Receive 1:1 mentorship (valued at $5,000) from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts

 

As a finalist: 

  • Receive one of three prize packages each with an estimated value of $30,000 CAD, in financial, social, and wisdom capital, which will help you fund your business, continue to improve your skills, access specialized support and more

  • Gain brand exposure through national PR coverage (valued at $5,000) and The Forum’s Canada-wide community of women entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors and sponsors through program updates shared on its website, social media pages and newsletters (valued at $30,000)

  • Receive exclusive videography and photography files from The Forum that highlight your business story and program experience to share throughout your community (valued at $15,000)

  • Receive performance coaching (valued at $2,500)

  • Get complimentary access to E-Series (valued at $1,500) – a transformative educational program for women entrepreneurs that provides essential education and tools to push your business to the next level

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