LaunchPad X

Welcome to Launchpad X, an initiative designed to transform your entrepreneurial dreams into reality. This bi-weekly seminar series is your gateway to gaining fresh insights, innovative strategies, and expert mentorship to sharpen your business ideas and make a real impact.

Objectives

  • Facilitate meaningful connections among individuals who share common values and aspirations.
  • Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration by encouraging mutual support across diverse professional fields.
  • Explore and analyze emerging start-ups that align with the Canadian market landscape.
  • Engage with local entrepreneurs and industry leaders to gain insights and expand professional networks.

When?

Date:

  1. February 19, 2025 (Wednesday)
  2. March 5, 2025 (Wednesday)
  3. March 19, 2025 (Wednesday)
  4. April 2, 2025 (Wednesday)
  5. April 16, 2025 (Wednesday)
  6. April 30, 2025 (Wednesday)
  7. May 14, 2025 (Wednesday)

Time:
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Deadline for Registration:
February 16, 2025 (Sunday)

Where?

Location: Across U-hub
(232 Hood Road, Markham)

Who?

Age 16 or above

Capacity: 40

How Much?

Free of charge

Please refer to What will the LaunchPad X Workshop include? section for content of workshop.

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What will you learn?

LaunchPad X gives young participants the skills, mindset, and connections to kickstart their entrepreneurial journey in Canada.

  • Innovative Business Brainstorming – Learn how to generate unique, market-ready business ideas using expert creative strategies.
  • Hands-On Experience – Solve real challenges, build real projects, and gain practical skills.
  • Pitch & Sell Your Ideas – Master communication, branding, and networking.
  • Synergy Networking – Connect with successful small business owners and find collaboration opportunities.
  • Create Your Path – Develop a clear action plan to start your own business.

What will the LaunchPad X Workshop include?

  • LaunchPad X Templates & Case Studies – Ready-to-use tools for planning, pitching, and marketing.
  • Pitch Deck Template – Structure your ideas into a compelling business pitch.
  • Hands-on Worksheets – Interactive exercises to refine your business idea.
  • Mentor & Networking List – Direct access to experienced business owners.

Who is the instructor?

Mr. Dickson Yip

  • Associate Executive Director of Across U-hub
  • Global Trainer & Executive Facilitator – coaching 10,000+ professionals worldwide in innovation and leadership, with experience leading executive programs for top corporations around the world

Languages

  • Cantonese
  • English