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SUMMARY:2026 Hackathon | AutoHACK 2.0
DESCRIPTION:Join us for AutoHACK 2.0 – a  hackathon where Georgian College students innovate\, collaborate\, and compete for over $5K in prizes.\n\n\nAutoHACK is back and bigger than ever! Georgian College and Honda are once again putting the pedal to the metal to accelerate innovation in the automotive industry. This hackathon is an opportunity for Georgian College students from across faculties to demonstrate their creativity and passion for problem-solving to one of the largest and most dynamic employers in the region. \nThis year’s hackathon will take place over 2 days: \n\nDay 1: March 6th from 3pm -8pm\nDay 2: March 7th from 9am – 8pm\n\nOver these 2 days\, you will work in interdisciplinary teams alongside industry experts to explore and experiment with solutions to a real-world challenge in the automotive sector. The location of the hackathon is the Peter B. Moore Advanced Technology Centre (N Building) at Georgian College’s Barrie Campus. \nIn the lead up to the hackathon\, you will have the opportunity to join a guided tour of Honda’s Alliston plant to learn about the tech and team culture that drives Honda. The lessons you gain and the connections you make there will set you up for success at the hackathon. Transportation and food will be provided. You will be able to select the tour date that works best for you when you complete your registration. \n \nWHO SHOULD JOIN: \n\nGeorgian College students who are able to participate in-person at Georgian’s Barrie campus.\nCreative problem solving requires diverse perspectives\, so we are looking for students from a variety of disciplines.\nTeams of 5 will be formed based on a mix of technical\, communication and creative problem-solving skills.\n\nWHY YOU SHOULD JOIN: \n\nCash Prizes: Compete for over $5\,000 in prize money!\nValuable Connections: Make connections with Honda and add a host of well-connected mentors\, experts and peers to your network\nAwesome Swag: Receive limited-edition event gear and other exciting giveaways to commemorate your participation!\nDelicious Food: We provide meals\, snacks\, and drinks to keep you energized throughout the event.\n\nWHAT TO BRING: \n\nLaptop & Charger: Your essential tools for staying connected and working efficiently.\nIdeas & Energy: Bring your creativity and enthusiasm to make the most of the event.\nTeam Spirit: A collaborative mindset will help you succeed in this team-based challenge.\n\n \n* * $25.00 Event Fee will be refunded in full\, for those who attend the full event * * \nIf there are any payment concerns\, please email HBEC@georgiancollege.ca and we will be happy to assist you. \nProudly powered by:Research\, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Georgian College\, Honda of Canada Manufacturing\, the Government of Canada\, Employment Ontario\, Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) and the Province of Ontario
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/2026-hackathon-autohack-2-0/
LOCATION:Georgian College\, 1 Georgian Dr.\, Barrie\, ON\, L4M 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:The Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:HBEC Further Faster Business Program Fall 2024
DESCRIPTION:Take time to work on your business today!\n\n\nWhat is the Further Faster Business Program?\nThe Further Faster program is a condensed business training program for entrepreneurs at any stage\, from idea all the way to scaling\, for any type of product or service-based business. \nEntrepreneurs can benefit from this program by building strong foundations that create effective\, efficient and profitable businesses. \nDuring the Further Faster program\, we do a deeper dive into the main pillars that make a strong business. \nThe program is perfect for entrepreneurs starting a new business\, considering pivoting or growing an existing business. Your participation in Further Faster enrolls you as a client into the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre\, which gives you access to all of our events and workshops throughout the year. \nSchedule\n*dates and times subject to change. \n“We start with customer discovery \, taking a look at who your customer is and designing your avatar(s). Then we help you develop your value proposition – what is it that you’re really selling? A Deeper dive into the marketing\, your time management\, creating strategic SMART goals\, understanding financials and the infrastructure of entire business from A to Z. You are now prepared for success whether you are new to market\, or growing an existing business” \n– Don Bourne\, HBEC Mentor & Client Services \nThe program will be delivered live over 10 Wednesdays\, starting September 11th 2024 \nSept 11th (9:30am – 4:30pm)- #1-Introductions\, Customer Discovery #2-Infrastructure \nSept 18th (9:30am – 4:30pm) – #3-Value Proposition #4-Operations \nSept 25th (9:30am – 12:30pm) – #5-Market Research \nOct 2nd (9:30am – 12:30pm) – #6- Financials “a” \nOct 9th (9:30am – 12:30pm) – #7-Financials with the Accountant \nOct 16th (9:30am – 12:30pm) – #8-Marketing and Pricing \nBreak Week \nOct 30th (9:30am – 12:30pm) – #9-Business Plan Review and Financials “b” \nNov 6th (9:30am – 12:30pm) – #10- Preparing to Present \nNov 14th (9:30am – 12:30pm) – #11-Tying it all Together. \nNov 20th (9:30am – 12:30pm) – #12-The Pitch \nPlease note\, a Non-Disclosure Agreement will be signed by all participants and facilitators involved in the program\, to respect and protect everyone’s intellectual property and confidential information. \nThe entry fee is subsidized by the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre for current Georgian College students. \nHear what past graduates have to say about the program:\n“This is program is explained by industry experts in detail and friendly manner that no one should miss.” \n“Definitely good for those who are new in business and gives all the practical tools needed to start.” \n“Gives important information on how to start up and run a business as well as boost confidence in the business.” \n“A thanks to all those mentors. They just know\, they know their stuff. It’s not just a come’on guys get out there you can do it\, it’s strategic support.” \nQuestions? Reach out:\nThe Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre \ndon.bourne@georgiancollege.ca
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/hbec-further-faster-business-program-fall-2024/
LOCATION:The Sandbox\, 24 Maple Ave\, 2nd Floor\, Barrie\, ON\, L4M 7W4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:The Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:HBEC Further Faster Business Program Summer 2024
DESCRIPTION:Take time to work on your business today!\n\n\nWhat is the Further Faster Business Program?\nThe Further Faster program is a condensed business training program for entrepreneurs at any stage\, from idea all the way to scaling\, for any type of product or service-based business. \nEntrepreneurs can benefit from this program by building strong foundations that create effective\, efficient and profitable businesses. \nDuring the Further Faster program\, we do a deeper dive into the main pillars that make a strong business. \nThe program is perfect for entrepreneurs starting a new business\, considering pivoting or growing an existing business. Your participation in Further Faster enrolls you as a client into the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre\, which gives you access to all of our events and workshops throughout the year. \nSchedule\n*dates and times subject to change. \n“We start with customer discovery \, taking a look at who your customer is and designing your avatar(s). Then we help you develop your value proposition – what is it that you’re really selling? A Deeper dive into the marketing\, your time management\, creating strategic SMART goals\, understanding financials and the infrastructure of entire business from A to Z. You are now prepared for success whether you are new to market\, or growing an existing business” \n– Don Bourne\, HBEC Mentor & Client Services \nThe program will be delivered live over 7 Wednesdays\, starting May 8th 2024 \nMay 8th – #1-Introductions\, Customer Discovery & #2-Infrastructure \nMay 15th – #3-Value Proposition & #4-Operations \nMay 22nd – #5-Market Research & #6- Financials “a” \nMay 29th – #7-Financials with the Accountant & #8-Marketing and Pricing \nJune 5th –  #9- Preparing to Present &   #10-Tying it all Together. \nJune 12th –  #11-Business Plan Review and Financials “b”   \nJune 19th – #12-The Pitch \nPlease note\, a Non-Disclosure Agreement will be signed by all participants and facilitators involved in the program\, to respect and protect everyone’s intellectual property and confidential information. \nThe entry fee is subsidized by the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre for current Georgian College students. \n \nHear what past graduates have to say about the program:\n“This is program is explained by industry experts in detail and friendly manner that no one should miss.” \n“Definitely good for those who are new in business and gives all the practical tools needed to start.” \n“Gives important information on how to start up and run a business as well as boost confidence in the business.” \n“A thanks to all those mentors. They just know\, they know their stuff. It’s not just a come’on guys get out there you can do it\, it’s strategic support.” \nQuestions? Reach out:\nThe Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre \ndon.bourne@georgiancollege.ca
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/hbec-further-faster-business-program-summer-2024/
LOCATION:The Sandbox\, 24 Maple Ave\, 2nd Floor\, Barrie\, ON\, L4M 7W4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:The Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:AI Hackathon 2.0
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a beginner or expert with an interest in AI – AI_Hack 2.0 is a two-day event you really will not want to miss!\n\n\nOur two-day event series will begin on Friday\, February 23 at 5 PM at the ABSC Event Space in the Peter B. Moore Advanced Technology Centre (N Building)\, with delicious food\, followed by a keynote speaker to give an overview of what will be happening! \nYou will be participating in teams of less than 5\, starting Friday evening and continuing overnight into the day on Saturday\, February 24 at Georgian College\, Barrie Campus. \nSo what will be happening? \nYou will form a team\, we will then present all the teams with a challenge related to AI. In your teams\, you will work together to come up with a solution that your team will present on Saturday\, February 24. We have exclusive swag and cash prizes to be won! Meals will be provided for dinner on Friday\, a midnight snack\, breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner on Saturday. \nFriday evening\, overnight sleepover\, and all day Saturday\, we will provide you with workshops\, talks\, and mentors to help your team come up with your solution. No matter your expertise\, you will learn something at this event. Attendees range from beginner to expert. Saturday evening your team will present your solutions to a panel of judges for your opportunity to win! A celebration dinner and networking event will follow at Georgian College. We hope you will join us! Stay tuned for more updates! \nRESTRICTED TO AGE 17 AND OVER. \nFriday\, February 23 – 5 PM Start – Saturday\, February 24 – 8 PM End \n* * $20.00 Event Fee will be refunded in full upon attendance* * \nIf you would prefer to pay in person rather than online – please email: Shanice\, hbec@georgiancollege.ca
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/ai-hackathon-2-0/
LOCATION:Georgian College\, 1 Georgian Dr.\, Barrie\, ON\, L4M 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:The Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:HBEC Further Faster Business Program Winter 2024
DESCRIPTION:Take time to work on your business today!\n\n\nWhat is the Further Faster Business Program?\nThe Further Faster program is a condensed business training program for entrepreneurs at any stage\, from idea all the way to scaling\, for any type of product or service-based business.  \nEntrepreneurs can benefit from this program by building strong foundations that create effective\, efficient and profitable businesses.  \nDuring the Further Faster program\, we do a deeper dive into the main pillars that make a strong business.  \nThe program is perfect for entrepreneurs starting a new business\, considering pivoting or growing an existing business. Your participation in Further Faster enrolls you as a client into the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre\, which gives you access to all of our events and workshops throughout the year.  \nSchedule \n*dates and times subject to change.\n“We start with customer discovery \, taking a look at who your customer is and designing your  avatar(s). Then we help you develop your value proposition – what is it that you’re really selling? A Deeper dive into the marketing\, your time management\, creating strategic SMART goals\, understanding financials  and the infrastructure of  entire business from A to Z. You are now prepared for success whether you are new to market\, or growing an existing business” \n– Don Bourne\, HBEC Mentor  & Client Services \nThe program  will be delivered live over 10  Wednesdays\, starting September 13th 2023  \nJan 17th (9:30am – 4:30pm)- #1-Introductions\, Customer Discovery  #2-Infrastructure  \nJan 24th  (9:30am – 4:30pm) – #3-Value Proposition  #4-Operations \nJan 31st  (9:30am – 12:30pm) – #5-Market Research  \nFeb 7th (9:30am – 12:30pm) – #6- Financials “a” \nFeb 14th (9:30am – 12:30pm) – #7-Financials with the Accountant \nFeb 21st (9:30am – 12:30pm) – #8-Marketing and Pricing  \nBreak Week \nMarch 6th (9:30am – 12:30pm) – #9-Business Plan Review and Financials “b” \nMarch 13th (9:30am – 12:30pm) – #10- Preparing to Present \nMarch 20th (9:30am – 12:30pm) – #11-Tying it all Together. \nMarch 27th (9:30am – 12:30pm) – #12-The Pitch \nPlease note\, a Non-Disclosure Agreement will be signed by all participants and facilitators involved in the program\, to respect and protect everyone’s intellectual property and confidential information. \nThe entry fee is subsidized by the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre for current Georgian College students. \nHear what past graduates have to say about the program:\n“This is program is explained by industry experts in detail and friendly manner that no one should miss.” \n“Definitely good for those who are new in business and gives all the practical tools needed to start.” \n“Gives important information on how to start up and run a business as well as boost confidence in the business.” \n“A thanks to all those mentors. They just know\, they know their stuff. It’s not just a come’on guys get out there you can do it\, it’s strategic support.” \nQuestions? Reach out:\nThe Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre \ndon.bourne@georgiancollege.ca
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/hbec-further-faster-business-program-winter-2024/
LOCATION:The Sandbox\, 24 Maple Ave\, 2nd Floor\, Barrie\, ON\, L4M 7W4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:The Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship
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