From Idea to Impact: Celebrating Winners of the BMO Launch Me Program
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The BMO Launch Me Program concluded with a live pitch competition in March. Starting with workshops in the Fall term, aspiring entrepreneurs, including both students and alumni, refined their business concepts, developed their business plans, and delivered compelling pitches. Facing a panel of judges from BMO, the City of Mississauga, the City of Brampton, and Altitude Accelerator, participants vied for a share of the $130,000 in funding across three competition categories.
Congratulations to all those who participated in the workshops, submitted their business plans and competed in the live pitch competition.
A special congratulations to the fourteen winners below who received funding.
Women Innovators Competition:
- Jennifer Lee
- Reham Hassan El Sayed Teama
- Takiyah Wedderburn
- Julika Lugg
- Anitha Ingabire
Ground Breakers Competition:
- Cansu Erenler Tanis
- Dontae Rolle
- Aashna Manocha
- Jose Rivera
- Hani Alaf
New Graduates Competition:
- Aisha Shaikh
- Neel Thakker
- Christina Nuamah
- Christian Jacob
Through participation in the BMO Launch Me Program and Competition, individuals have the opportunity to enhance their entrepreneurship skills, connect with a network of mentors and peers, and compete for funding to propel their businesses forward. Stay tuned for the return of the BMO Launch Me Program in Fall 2024 by subscribing to the Longo CfE newsletter and following our social media channels.
For aspiring entrepreneurs seeking guidance and support in launching or expanding their ventures, the Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship (CfE) is ready to help.
Thank you to BMO for their sponsorship and collaboration, which empowered over seventy entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams and learn to grow their businesses.
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