Black Innovation Programs
Empowering the next wave of Black-owned tech startups
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Startup idea formation and validation

Leadership

Marketing your Business

Creating SMART goals

Aquiring funding from Venture Capital Firms

Phone 416 979 5000 ext 552072
Email dmz@torontomu.ca
10 Dundas Street East, 6th Floor
Toronto, Canada
M5B 2G9
Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Except statutory holidays
Launchpad is a free virtual skills development platform and year-round program geared at building the next generation of successful Black entrepreneurs.
Open to learners of all ages from around the world, Launchpad aims to help aspiring Black founders develop the personal and professional skills needed to kickstart their
entrepreneurial journey.
Whether you’re looking to start your own company, brush up on your entrepreneurship knowledge or simply enhance your resume with a new certification, Launchpad is
a great place to start.
Launchpad is a completely virtual program that can be completed at your own pace.
Program participants will receive free access to the Launchpad platform where they will have access to the course.
Course content is organized into individual chapters with learning resources and video workshops.
Upon completing the video workshops, participants will receive a Launchpad certificate and LinkedIn badge.
Eligible Canadian citizens have the opportunity to meet with a DMZ Expert-in-Residence upon program completion.
Launchpad participants will receive a foundational knowledge in:
No prior startup experience or entrepreneurship education is required. While the Launchpad is a free program and is open to aspiring entrepreneurs globally, there are a few eligibility requirements. Participants must: