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Tap into the BEA’s network and get instant feedback on your business ideas. Our free 1:1 consultation puts you in a virtual room with a BEA team lead, where you’ll get the rare opportunity to evaluate your career roadmap and get connected to valuable opportunities within your industry and market.
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“When I look back, I see The Hatchery as the tipping point for me because I quit my job and threw myself into Kepler full-time. The program provided exactly the right environment for us to grow as we were first developing our product.”
“When I look back, I see The Hatchery as the tipping point for me because I quit my job and threw myself into Kepler full-time. The program provided exactly the right environment for us to grow as we were first developing our product.”
“When I look back, I see The Hatchery as the tipping point for me because I quit my job and threw myself into Kepler full-time. The program provided exactly the right environment for us to grow as we were first developing our product.”
“When I look back, I see The Hatchery as the tipping point for me because I quit my job and threw myself into Kepler full-time. The program provided exactly the right environment for us to grow as we were first developing our product.”
Learn more details about the program below, or get in touch with us for all other enquiries.
The BEA’s 1:1 Idea Consultations puts participants in a virtual room with a BEA team lead, where they’ll get expert advice about their career roadmap, and get connected to valuable opportunities within their industry and market.
Our unique, year-round hybrid program gives early-stage and aspiring Black entrepreneurs the knowledge they need to navigate systemic barriers, execute business ideas, and push our community forward.
We accept applications throughout the year, and accepted applicants get access to the BEA’s network, resources, and other exclusive educational content.
There are no deadlines for our 1:1 Idea Consultations. We accept applications and can schedule consultations with applicants throughout the year.
Nothing! All BEA programs are free and non-dilutive (we take no equity).
Idea Consultations are open to all Black-identifying individuals over the age of 18, located within the southern Ontario.
Our Idea Consultations are ideal for early-in-career professionals and entrepreneurs looking for career guidance and/or entrepreneurial opportunities.
All Idea Consultations are scheduled for 30 minutes. If you need more time or special scheduling accommodations, please get in touch with us.
Innovation Hub Feasibility Study
Make Innovation Accessible for All. Fill out the survey to provide your insights, perspectives, and recommendations to inform a proposed Innovation Hub that will support underrepresented entrepreneurs and professionals.
The survey closes on August 18, 2023.
