Advancing the Pursuit of Entrepreneurship: Incubators and Accelerators in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

This webinar will examine the critical role of incubators and accelerators in nurturing entrepreneurship. We will look at how these entities support startups, from ideation to scaling, and their impact on the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem. Attendees will gain insights into how incubators and accelerators operate and their significance in supporting new ventures. They will also learn about the opportunities and resources available to entrepreneurs through these platforms.

Speakers:

• Charlie Wall Andrews, Assistant Professor of Creative Industries, Toronto Metropolitan University
• Tomke Augustin (external link) , Postdoctoral Fellow, Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba
• Wen Teoh (external link) , Director, EPICentre, University of Windsor
• Dr. Lesley Esford (external link) , Executive Director, SFU VentureLabs
• Chair: Shannon Pestun, Sr. Advisor, Business and Finance, Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH)