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Protecting Innovation

Every day, Black entrepreneurs innovate, create, and inspire. From groundbreaking technologies to revolutionary designs, their contributions are reshaping industries. Yet, without intellectual property (IP) protections, these innovations remain vulnerable—replicated, underfunded, or forgotten. According to Statistics Canada, only 18.2% of Canadian businesses own any form of IP, a gap that disproportionately affects Black-owned businesses. At BIPOC […]
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BIPOC Foundation and the Tech Sector

Flagship Program  While BIPOC Foundation offers comprehensive supports for businesses led by Black, Indigenous and People of Color, our highest impact on the tech sector comes from our BIPOC Founders Hub accelerator program (BFH), federally funded through Prairies Economic Development Canada in 2022 with a mandate to diversify Western Canada’s economy by facilitating training and […]
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Road Relief

The idea for Road Aider came during a winter evening in Calgary in 2021 when I found myself stranded due to a roadside emergency. The long wait times, unclear service updates, exorbitant costs, and inconsistent quality of assistance made me realize the urgent need for a better solution. That experience ignited a vision: to create […]
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Applied AI

Canada’s position as a global leader in AI is well-established, thanks to institutions like Mila, the Vector Institute, and Amii. However, I believe the true opportunity lies in bridging the gap between research and real-world application—a space where innovation meets impact. This next frontier, aptly called “Applied AI,” harnesses AI technologies to solve real problems, […]
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Unlocking the Hidden Formula

Black entrepreneurs are stepping boldly into the startup ecosystem, bringing groundbreaking ideas, unique perspectives, and a determination to make an impact. Yet, navigating this space often feels like trying to find a way through a complex maze. Systemic challenges, limited funding access, and an entrepreneurial infrastructure not designed with Black founders in mind make the […]
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The Future of Travel

In 2019, Black travelers spent an astonishing $109+ billion on leisure travel, underscoring their significant contribution to the global tourism industry. Yet, despite this undeniable purchasing power, their experiences have often been overlooked or underserved. Tourifique, a trailblazing social travel and marketplace app, is on a mission to redefine travel and events for the Global […]
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Building Belonging

The entrepreneurial journey is often romanticized as a path of independence, grit, and innovation. But for Black entrepreneurs in Canada, it’s clear that success demands more than individual drive. It’s about finding belonging in a system that has historically excluded them. While access to funding and resources is essential, the true game-changer lies in building […]
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Revolutionizing Healthcare

As a first-generation immigrant from Ghana, I have always viewed technology as a tool to tackle global challenges. This inspired me to co-found PrintedSUN Inc., a company revolutionising healthcare with printed OLED technology. Our flagship product, an OLED-enabled phototherapy wrap, offers a portable, precise, and sustainable solution for neonatal jaundice treatment—making care non-invasive, affordable, and […]
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Educating for the Future

Every year, millions of students see their dreams of higher education dashed—not because they lack talent, but due to financial barriers, systemic inequities, and inadequate access to resources.  This reality resonates deeply with me. In 2013, I left Nigeria with just $100 and the opportunity provided by a Korean Government Scholarship. That single chance transformed […]
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The Oil and Gas Vision

Imagine a world where oilfield operations are safer, more efficient, and environmentally sustainable—a world where every drilling decision is guided by data, reducing errors and optimizing performance. This vision is not a distant dream but a reality that PhiDrillSim is bringing to life. At the helm of this transformation, I, Dr. Darlington Etaje, am driven […]

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