Program offers mentorship for youth-owned business start-ups

UWindsor students or recent graduates under the age of 30 who are starting a business—or hoping to grow one—in Windsor-Essex can apply for help from the Entrepreneurship Practice and Innovation Centre.

Under the EPICentre’s mentorship program, eligible individuals can qualify for up to $5,000 and the support of a mentor to reach business milestones over four months.

Applications are due by September 5 and must contain the following information:

  • Name of applicant and business
  • Confirmation of student or alumni status, along with program of study
  • Current business challenges
  • Business plan, if available
  • Milestones targeted for business
  • Skills sets of your ideal mentor

E-mail along with any additional comments to Nicole Sleiman at nsleiman@uwindsor.ca.

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