About EPICentre UWindsor
EPICentre UWindsor: The Ultimate Hub for Entrepreneurial Endeavours
EPICentre UWindsor is a leading entrepreneurship centre located on the University of Windsor campus. It is a hub for all entrepreneurial endeavours, providing students from any discipline and any post-secondary institution with the opportunity to explore and practice entrepreneurial thinking and culture. From extra-curricular activities in our entrepreneurship centre to hands-on workshops in our makerspace, EPICentre offers a wide range of resources that help students turn their ideas into successful businesses.
What is EPICentre?
EPICentre stands for Entrepreneurship Practice & Innovation Centre. It was established in 2014 as an initiative of the Odette School of Business at the University of Windsor. The aim was to create an environment where students could learn about entrepreneurship, develop their skills, and launch their own businesses.
Today, EPICentre has become one of the most popular hubs for entrepreneurs in Canada. It provides access to various resources such as mentorship programs, funding opportunities, networking events, workshops and seminars on topics ranging from business planning to marketing strategies.
Coworking Space
One unique feature that sets EPICentre apart from other entrepreneurship centres is its open concept workspace. This coworking space allows entrepreneurs to work alongside like-minded individuals who share similar goals and aspirations.
The coworking space at EPICentre provides entrepreneurs with access to high-speed internet connectivity, printing facilities, meeting rooms equipped with audio-visual equipment as well as kitchen facilities stocked with coffee machines and snacks.
Makerspace
Another exciting feature offered by EPICentre is its makerspace – a place where entrepreneurs can bring their ideas to life through hands-on experience using state-of-the-art equipment such as 3D printers and laser cutters.
The makerspace at EPICentre provides access to various tools including woodworking tools like saws and drills; metalworking tools like welding machines; electronics prototyping tools like soldering irons; textile prototyping tools like sewing machines; software development tools such as coding software; graphic design software among others.
Entrepreneurship Programs
At EPICenter UWindsor we offer several programs designed specifically for aspiring entrepreneurs:
1) Founders Program: This program helps early-stage startups get off the ground by providing them with mentorship support along with seed funding up-to $6k CAD.
2) ScaleUP Program: This program helps established startups scale up by providing them with mentorship support along with seed funding up-to $10k CAD.
3) Social Enterprise Program: This program supports social enterprises that are focused on creating positive social impact while generating revenue.
4) Women’s Entrepreneurship Program: This program supports women-led ventures through mentorship support along-with seed funding up-to $6k CAD.
5) Summer Founders Program: A summer accelerator program designed specifically for student-led ventures which includes intensive training sessions along-with seed funding up-to $6k CAD.
Conclusion
In conclusion, if you are looking for an environment that fosters innovation while providing you access to valuable resources needed when starting or scaling your business then look no further than Epicenter UWindsor! With its open concept workspace coworking space , state-of-the-art makerspace facility ,and variety of programs tailored towards different types of ventures - there's something here for everyone!