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The Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation
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Our Mission
As a national charity we are dedicated to support, educate & celebrate innovation & entrepreneurship among business owners in racialized communities.
Our objectives include the following:
• Deliver reliable, indepth research to steer advocacy with both the private and public sector to influence change for the better
• Support entrepreneurs and innovators within marginalized communities nationwide
• Share education and mentorship opportunities designed specifically for entrepreneurs within marginalized communities
• Celebrate and promote excellence in Canadian innovation and entrepreneurship in marginalized communities
Who we serve
The Foundations commitment is to entrepreneurs and innovators nationwide who are marginalized and/or underrepresented.
These groups include (but are not exclusive to):
- Immigrants
- Indigenous Peoples
- LGBTQ2S+ communities
- Members of racialized communities
- Canadian Armed Forces Veterans
- Women
- Youth (age 18 to 29)
- Age 55+ New Entrepreneurs
