Unleash Your Inner Entrepreneur

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Program Update

The FastTrac New Venture Program will be returning soon! Check back for upcoming cohort dates in the upcoming months.

Turn Your Idea Into Reality

You have an idea for a business, now what? The FastTrac New Venture Program gives you the structure and support to answer that question. This practical, hands-on program helps you:

  • Develop essential entrepreneurial skills;
  • Determine if your business concept is viable;
  • Create an investment-ready business plan;
  • Build a strong foundation for business development.
     

Who Should Participate?

FastTrac is designed for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs who:

Have a business idea, but need a structured plan to move forward

  • Want to test their concept's viability before a significant investment;
  • Are looking to build a comprehensive, investment-ready business plan;
  • Are ready to commit to turning their entrepreneurial vision into reality;
  • Must be a Fanshawe College student or alumni.
     

Program Curriculum

Part 1: Concept Analysis

Module 1: Exploring Entrepreneurship

Discover how your business concept matches your personal vision.

Module 2: Identifying and Meeting Market Needs

Align your business concept with a real market opportunity.

Module 3: Setting Financial Goals

Learn how to set realistic financial goals for your business.

Part 2: Business Planning

Module 4: Planning the Product/Service

Determine the unique features and benefits of your product/service.

Module 5: Researching and Analyzing the Market

Find your target market and discover your competitive advantage.

Module 6: Reaching the Market

Define your company's brand and marketing strategy.

Module 7: Building the Organization and Team

Learn how to manage business functions and develop an organizational culture.

Module 8: Planning for a Profitable Business

Determine the steps to profitability.

Module 9: Monitoring Cash Flow and Seeking Funds

Identify potential sources of funding for your business.

Module 10: Implementing Next Steps

Find the available resources in your community for ongoing business planning.

Comprehensive Support Network

1:1 Business Advising

One-on-one meetings with Leap Junction Business Advisors to address your specific challenges.

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Industry Guidance

Mentorship through the Fanshawe College Inspire Mentoring Program.

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Faculty Mentorship

Connect with Fanshawe College faculty experts in your industry.

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Peer Collaboration

Facilitator-led round tables and peer review panels.

Prepare for the Libro Business Plan Challenge

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The FastTrac program is excellent preparation for Fanshawe's annual Libro Business Plan Challenge, where you can compete for funding to support your business launch. The comprehensive business plan you'll develop during FastTrac will give you a competitive edge in this campus-wide competition.

Discover the Libro Business Plan Challenge

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Questions About The Workshop?

The FastTrac New Venture Program will be returning soon. Contact our team for more information and updates.

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