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VOLUME 77
November/December 2020
EPICentre Virtual Events
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EPIC Holiday Party - December 16, 2020



Community Events
Message From
The Director
We are excited to release a promotional video highlighting social entrepreneurship this week. This is one of the many initiatives launched in partnership with Libro Credit Union to encourage and support social enterprises in our region.  

Two new programs that we launched earlier this year have been successfully wrapped up in November. Through the EPIC Nimble Program, we were able to support seven local small businesses achieve sustainability and future-proofing their businesses by leveraging technology in their business operation. The NextGen CTO Program trained 51 students the fundamentals of intellectual property (IP) and equipped them with IP savviness that will enable them to be successful future chief technology officers.  

We would like to thank Odette MBA student Ken Ozoemenam for spending a semester at EPICentre. Ken completed his MBA mandate working with EPICentre on various projects that would certainly add value to our future programming.  

Last but not least, please join me to welcome Nusaibah Husain to the EPIC Team. Nusaibah has taken the position of Office Coordinator in early November.  

See you all in a few weeks where we will be issuing our last e-newsletter of 2020. Stay safe and healthy! 
 
EPICentre Is Thrilled to Welcome Nusaibah Husain to our team!
As the Office Coordinator at EPICentre, Nusaibah is the person who ensures that all the wheels that EPICentre is comprised of, turn together in efficient unison. To learn more about Nusaibah, please visit our EPIC Team page.
EPIC NEWS
EPICentre-Libro Collaboration Challenges Community to
Build A Better Tomorrow
The University of Windsor EPICentre is once again partnering with Libro Credit Union to promote and support social entrepreneurship in Southwestern Ontario. Launched and supported through Libro Credit Union’s Prosperity Fund Program, EPICentre will be providing Social Enterprise 101 Coaching aimed to support local changemakers.
Podcast Series to Showcase Social Enterprises in Windsor-Essex Region
Through the Libro- EPIC Social Impact Initiative, funded by Libro Credit Union, EPICentre has teamed up with Sarah Haefling of the Made it Happen podcast to help feature local changemakers within the community.
Check out the first episode here!
Helping Small Businesses Flourish Amid the Pandemic
November 30th has marked the end of the University of Windsor EPICentre’s EPIC Nimble Program. Funded by FedDev Ontario, the EPIC Nimble Program was launched in partnership with WEtech Alliance and WindsorEssex Small Business Centre and sponsored by the Lucas Imagine Fund to support existing traditional small businesses currently facing challenges due to the unprecedented circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Training Canadian’s future CTOs through the NextGen CTO Program
November 20th marked the end of the University of Windsor EPICentre’s inaugural NextGen CTO Program. Funded by FedDev Ontario, the five-week program aimed to develop and guide the future generation of CTOs (Chief Technology/Technical Officers) by equipping participants with knowledge in intellectual property (IP) fundamentals and strategies. 
My Experience With EPICentre As An Outstanding Scholar
As a second-year Honours Business Administration student at the Odette School of Business who is enrolled in the Outstanding Scholars program, I was granted the opportunity to choose a research project that I would assist in throughout the duration of this past semester.
EPIC OPPORTUNIEIS
EPIC Holiday Party
It’s that time of year again! To show appreciation to our EPIC startups, community members, and community partners, EPICentre is hosting an EPIC Holiday Party!
Join us on Wednesday, December 16th at 6 pm for an evening of holiday trivia (hosted by Layan and Paul) and networking. There will also be a prize for the ugliest Holiday sweater!
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
Emerging Technologies Speaker Series - Recover and Thrive:
Part 7 & 8
This webinar is part 7 & 8 of the Emerging Technologies Speaker Series - Recover and Thrive Program. A virtual journey of entrepreneurship, skills for success, technology and community.
W.E. (Windsor-Essex County) for Women Online Event
On December 6, 2020, at 10a.m., the University of Windsor Women’s Basketball Team is holding a unique online event called W.E. (Windsor-Essex County) for Women in Windsor. The event will be held through a private Facebook group and Zoom, which you will receive access to with purchase of a $20 ticket (a $20 tax receipt is also available with purchase).
EPIC SPOTLIGHT
Gaia Digits has introduced a COVID-19 screening tool
Check out the full CTV story by Bob Bellacicco below



Meet Our EPIC Venture Women
EPICentre is thrilled to welcome a brand new cohort of EPIC VentureWomen. Each week, we’ll be featuring a different founder or team in a series we like to call
10-for-10. Check out the VentureWomen features for the month of November!




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