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VOLUME 87
SEPTEMBER 2021
EPICentre Virtual Events
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Community Events
Message from the Director
First of all, welcome back students!

Whether you are new or returning, taking virtual or in-person classes, we are excited to “see” you! 
September and October are busy months for us. The in-take for the NextGen CTO Program is now open. If you are interested to develop your intellectual property savviness – this is the program for you. For students and entrepreneurs looking for mentorship, training, and funding to support their startup ideas, check out the EPIC Founders Accelerating 2020s Program. The application opens on October 1st. The 5th RBC EPIC Business Model Canvas Competition – a competition for student startups with over $20,000 in cash and in-kind prizes is now open for application.  

EPICentre team has been operating on a hybrid model for a little over a month now. We are taking all the precautions and consideration to ensure the office is staffed every day while everyone on our team is also able to fulfill their other commitments at home. Our office is not open for walk-ins yet; in-person meetings can be arranged based on a case-by-case basis. Please email us to make arrangements. Keep in mind that all visitors who attend campus are required to follow the University of Windsor’s COVID-19 policies and protocols. Visit UWindsor’s Return to Campus website for the latest updates.  

Enjoy the cool fall weather! See you next month! 
EPIC NEWS
RISE- Women's Entrepreneurship 2021-22
Workforce WindsorEssex has launched a new survey for female entrepreneurs to support their annual RISE Needs Assessment report. Those that participate in the survey will be entered for a chance to win prizes from local female-owned businesses. 
CAMufacturing Solutions
Unveils New Logo
CAMufacturing Solutions Inc. turned 9 years old earlier this month. To celebrate their ninth anniversary, CAMufacturing Solutions introduced a new logo, which reflects what they do, and launched an improved website
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
SEAT Program 2021
This program seeks to empower young women to think of careers in STEAM and provides those with an interest in Science, Engineering, Artistry, and Technology the opportunity to work together on a community-based project which focuses on creating positive change in the community.
Envision a Post-COVID Future
The University of Windsor and the City of Windsor are uniting to join the Windsor-Essex community in inspiring, learning, and imagining what is ahead for our region following the pandemic.
Dreamer Day -
International Day of the Girl
Join us in celebrating all the amazing women doing incredible work in their communities for the International Day of the Girl!
GAMIC 14TH GLOBAL COMPETITION
GAMIC is an annual competition for early-stage automotive products/ systems and mobility companies with new and innovative technologies. The GAMIC challenge provides access to 70+ industry experts and $300,000+ of professional services and cash to accelerate automotive and mobility technology start-ups.
Produced by the Entrepreneurship, Practice & Innovation Centre (EPICentre) at the University of Windsor
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