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Keep everything you’ve built. All BEA programs are non-dilutive—we don’t take any equity from your company.
Our next Venture Catalyst cohort will take place in Winter 2024 from February 21 – April 2 2024 (Applications open January 8 – January 28).
You can apply to this program if you are:
Your startup must be at least 50% Black-owned.
For any questions about our application process, get in touch with us at bea@bcchc.com.
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Cohorts and graduates of our Venture Catalyst program will get ongoing access to peer founder circles and other startup perks from the BEA Learning Community.
“The BEA has been a Godsend. The amount of guidance on our model and connections to customers and investors was more than we could have expected at our initial stage. We have grown leaps and bounds as a result. I would recommend the BEA to any founder lucky enough to be considered, and truly dedicated to the iterative process of refining their strategy, investing in the process and being present for the incredible visibility the network provides. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts at Swiirl!”
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“Joining the BEA program was a pivotal moment in our entrepreneurial journey. The program provided invaluable support and guidance, helping us refine our product, develop a clearer vision for our company, and overcome key challenges. Through the program, we gained the skills and knowledge needed to successfully launch and grow our venture.”
“BEA was a huge success for me as a new immigrant entrepreneur in Canada; it gave me the opportunity to network, acquire knowledge from industry-tested experts, and mentor, which has helped shape my fintech product development."
"The BEA program enabled us to really understand our customers by providing the framework for our customer development. The team provided tons of support, including frequent check-ins, mentorship from more experienced entrepreneurs, and help with pitch deck development and delivery."
Learn more details about the program below, or get in touch with us for all other enquiries.
The BEA and Yspace’s Venture Catalyst is a virtual program supporting Black-owned, early-stage tech ventures in validating their ideas and building their proof of concept over a 6-week sprint.
Our next Venture Catalyst cohort will take place in Winter 2024 (February 21 – April 2). Applications are now open from January 8 to January 28th.
Nothing! All BEA programs are free and non-dilutive (we take no equity).
Our Venture Catalyst program is open to all Black-identifying individuals over the age of 18, located within Southern Ontario.
Our Venture Catalyst program is ideal for early-stage technology ventures that are at least 50% Black-owned and are ready to build their proof-of concept.
Participants are expected to contribute a minimum of 2 – 5 hours a week to participate in the educational workshops and connect with their mentors. Any additional time they have to complete the work required to push their business idea forward will be up to the participant.
A maximum of 10 applicants will be chosen for the program during each cohort.
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