Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada's Retail Incubator Program Official Launch
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Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada's Retail Incubator Program Official Launch

Join us on May 13th at 10:00 am for the 2025 launch of our Retail Incubator Program for immigrant entrepreneurs!

By Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada

Date and time

Tue, May 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

Location

55 Byward Market Square

55 Byward Market Square Ottawa, ON K1N 9C3 Canada

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour

Retail Incubator Program Launch: Supporting Immigrant Entrepreneurs


Join us for the Launch of Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada's 2025 Retail Incubator Program
Presented by RBC, Supported by Meridian

We invite you to attend the opening of Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada's initiative in the ByWard Market (at the George Street Plaza).

Experience the excitement as we officially cut the ribbon on our pop-up shop and unveil a community-driven initiative designed to empower immigrant entrepreneurs across Ottawa. This innovative program provides weekly residencies in a premium retail location, allowing entrepreneurs to showcase their products and build their businesses in a real-world setting.

Event Details:

  • Guest Speaker: Solane Tuyshime, founder of Elevate International and UNICEF ambassador, sharing insights on her journey
  • Meet the Entrepreneurs: Connect with our diverse cohort representing 19 countries
  • Networking: Engage with community leaders and supporters of immigrant entrepreneurship

Our Global Cohort

The 2025 program brings together 22 entrepreneurs from around the world, with participants from the Union of the Comoros, Djibouti, England, France, India, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Sénégal, Somalia, Syria, Tanzania, Türkiye, Tunisia, Ukraine, and the United States.

Please RSVP to secure your place at this celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship. This is an outdoor event.

Organized by

Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada (IEC) is the national center of excellence and hub for immigrant entrepreneurship. We engage and empower immigrants to Canada through advocacy and connection of opportunities to acquire, start and scale ventures.