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Fuseinat Brimah, founder and CEO of Cangro Agrifoods Inc., has joined Communitech’s Fierce Founders Uplift Program. Brimah is one of only 10 founders selected for the latest cohort, which supports women and non-binary founders from equity-deserving groups by providing them with mentorship, $10,000 in non-matching funds, and the networks they need to scale their companies. This milestone brings total funding for regional women and non-binary founders to over $110,000 through WEtech's partnership with Communitech. Learn more ➡️ https://ow.ly/HhKX50UuWjt #WomenFounders #Entrepreneurship #FierceFounders #Communitech #Agritech

It’s an innovation celebration! 💡 The WEtech Alliance ScaleUP Showcase & Pitch Competition returns Thursday, February 6th, highlighting the transformative journey of tech entrepreneurs in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent. With five companies pitching for a $20,000 grand prize AND a $2,500 People's Choice award, the event is a culmination of the eighth cohort of the ScaleUP accelerator and the largest celebration of the program to date. 📅Thursday, February 6th ⏰5pm to 8:30pm 📍Art Windsor-Essex (401 Riverside Dr. W) A limited number of public tickets are available; learn more about the event and the teams participating here: https://ow.ly/31k750Uv5KZ The ScaleUP Showcase & Pitch Competition is powered by Libro Credit Union, in partnership with Invest WindsorEssex, City of Windsor, Communitech, and Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Agence fédérale de ... #ScaleUP #PitchCompetition #Showcase #Partnership #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

Today, 12 companies received non-repayable contributions of $20,000 from WEtech Alliance, through Cohort 3 of i.d.e.a. Fund. This program is funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Agence fédérale de ... “The i.d.e.a. Fund continues to showcase the transformative power of collaboration and innovation. We look forward to working with the 12 WEtech Alliance-supported companies in Cohort 3 as they develop sustainable solutions, drive economic growth, and position southern Ontario as a leader in clean-tech innovation,” said Yvonne Pilon, President & CEO, WEtech Alliance. Details: https://ow.ly/McBK50Utpjm #ideaFundSO

🎁 Shop Local and Tech the Halls!🎁 The 6th annual Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island Windsor Essex Holiday Gift Guide is here, packed with hundreds of locally crafted and curated items for everyone on your list—friends, coworkers, that special someone, and maybe even yourself! This year, WEtech Alliance has teamed up with Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island to spotlight regional innovators. From sustainable beauty products to DIY tech gadgets to custom LED signs, discover unique, innovative, and creative gifts perfect for the season. Learn more about our top picks here: https://ow.ly/mm0S50UqPnS #TechtheHalls #YQG #TWEPI #ShopLocal #Innovation

⚡ICYMI: Big news for YQG-based Resimate⚡ 🏡 Resimate has been named a finalist in Round 5 of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement(SCHL) Housing Supply Challenge, securing $3M in funding to revolutionize the development of additional dwelling units (ADUs) across Canada. This year’s challenge saw 252 solutions submitted, with Resimate standing out as one of the final nine advancing to the next stage. In March 2025, three Game-Changers will be chosen to receive an additional $5M each. Resimate’s platform is breaking down barriers to make ADU development faster, more affordable, and more accessible for homeowners and municipalities. 🎉 Congrats to Resimate on this incredible milestone! We can't wait to see what’s next as they continue to transform housing innovation nationwide. Read more here: https://ow.ly/aJjS50Uqf2v #HousingInnovation #CMHCHousingChallenge #Resimate #ADU #Proptech #HousingSolutions #YQG

🚀TECH IT OUT! WEtech Alliance is thrilled to announce a $1.275M partnership with Communitech through the Scale-Up Platform, funded by Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Agence fédérale de ... This collaboration connects Windsor-Essex and Kitchener-Waterloo, fostering growth for high-potential tech founders and launching dedicated resources for women and non-binary entrepreneurs. Along with our regional partners Invest WindsorEssex and Libro Credit Union, we’re building a stronger, more inclusive innovation ecosystem. 💡Learn more here: https://ow.ly/UbU050Uo0XA 📬Don't want to miss any of the latest regional tech news? Subscribe to our newsletter: https://ow.ly/ZfFw50Uo0XC #Innovation #TechEcosystem #WindsorEssex #KitchenerWaterloo #ScaleUp

This past weekend, the SWOBEN Level-Up Symposium + Showcase, powered by Empowerment Squared and BLK OWNED, brought together entrepreneurs and community members for a day of learning and networking. Hosted at St. Clair College, the event featured business advisory sessions on topics such as financial management, AI, marketing, legal, and grant applications, all led by industry experts. A highlight of the day was the keynote address by ✨Vivian Kaye, who shared her journey of building a seven-figure startup and shared insights into building a successful e-commerce platform. The event concluded with a showcase finale, where Cohort 4 participants presented their business pitches to an esteemed group of judges. Thank you to all the partners, advisors, speakers, special guests, judges, MC, volunteers, and entrepreneurs who made this event a success. Photos by: Julianna Bonnett

'Tis the season for innovative gifts, multi-million dollar regional wins, and more! Our December newsletter is out now and chock-full of tech news, community events, and a special feature on great holiday gift options from local entrepreneurs in the 2024 Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island Holiday Gift Guide. Read it now at https://ow.ly/uxCk50UmM3N and be sure to subscribe to have it delivered right to your inbox each month! #technews #techitout #newsletter #holidaygiftguide

So many interesting projects on display yesterday at the University of Windsor's School of Computer Science Demo Day! This year's event featured many AI/data science and software engineering focused projects, as well as education, medtech/nutrition, and community engagement. All the students did an amazing job enthusiastically presenting and demoing their work. Congrats! #uwin #compsci #innovation #yqg

Our sincere thanks to the University of Windsor Master of Medical Biotechnology program on inviting WEtech to partner on their first annual Biotech Entrepreneurship Pitch to Win competition. From a morning guest lecture by our Director of Venture Services & Partnerships Adam Castle about innovative entrepreneurship in our region to participating as a judge for the competition, we were honoured to play a role in this exciting day. Congratulations to all the participating teams. The future of biotech is bright at UWIN! #biotech #uwin #entrepreneurship #innovation