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VOLUME 89
NOVEMBER 2021
EPICentre Virtual Events
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Message from the Director
We are thrilled to share with you that our long-standing collaboration with Libro Credit Union to support social entrepreneurs in our community will continue with the launch of the 4th Libro-EPIC Social Enterprise program coming up in January 2022. 

Thank you to Libro Credit Union for your commitment to supporting social purpose enterprises that help tackle the most challenging issues in our community. 

After four months of hard work, the 4th cohort of the EPIC VentureWomen program is coming to an end. Please join us this December 9th to watch the final pitch from six inspiring women-led businesses. Three cash prizes totaling $5,000 sponsored by Shibley Righton LLP, Logic Executive Search, and Workplace Solutions, and Lucas Imagine Fund will be awarded to the winning teams.  

Last but not least, please join me in welcoming our newest member to the EPIC Team: Lauryn Bodde. Lauryn has taken up the position of Campus and Community Engagement Coordinator. She will be working with existing and new partners to develop fun and engaging activities to support entrepreneurial-minded students and individuals on and off campus.   
EPIC NEWS
The University of Windsor EPICentre and Libro Credit Union Continue Partnership To Empower and Educate Local Changemakers
EPICentre is thrilled to announce that our long-standing partnership with Libro Credit Union will continue in a combined mission to create sustainable change by providing educational opportunities for budding social entrepreneurs!
Meet Our Newest Member:
Lauryn Bodde!
Meet our newest EPIC team member, Lauryn Bodde!! Lauryn joined us last week as our Campus and Community Events Coordinator and we can't wait for all the exciting events she'll be planning in the new year!
2021 RBC EPIC Business Model CanvasCompetition Recap
After a year break, The 2021 RBC EPIC Business Model Canvas Competition returned a thrilling success that saw entrepreneurially minded students from across Canada walk away with over $20,000 in prizes.
EPICentre x Made It Happen Pod
Former EPIC VentureWomen member, Sarah Haefling will once again be featuring our current cohort in her successful podcast, Made it Happen. Check out the first few episodes on her website!
Founders Week Beta Recap
Founders Week Beta was a free, week-long celebration that brought together entrepreneurs, startups, innovators, changemakers, entrepreneurial support organizations, local leaders, and community to celebrate, educate, connect and build momentum and opportunity around our region’s startup community! Missed a session? Check out the toolkit here!
EPIC OPPORTUNITIES
MY EPIC IDEA
Have a great idea? A solution to a newfound problem? The next big thing? We want to hear about it!
We're taking our EPIC Idea sessions virtual. email layanb@uwindsor.ca to get set up with one of our EPIC Program Leads. You'll have the opportunity to discuss your idea and find out the next steps to make your dreams a reality.
EXTERNAL OPPORTUNITIES
Spark Power Career Discovery Expo
It’s time to #DreamBig as Build a Dream hosts a stellar career discovery expo for students all across Canada!
Proteus Innovation Competition
The Proteus Innovation Competition is an intense four-month competition that will challenge individuals to create a viable commercialization strategy for 1 of 5 promising technologies, in hopes of winning a cash prize of up to $5,000!
Produced by the Entrepreneurship, Practice & Innovation Centre (EPICentre) at the University of Windsor
Learn More about EPICentre: https://youtu.be/_0oUPfJh8CM