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Toronto's Entrepreneurship Week Celebrates Innovation and Female Founders

3/16/2025

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The University of Toronto's Entrepreneurship Week, held March 3-7, featured 20 events promoting innovation and startups.
Highlights included the True Blue Expo and the Desjardins Startup Prize, awarding C$100k to innovative ventures.
Female entrepreneurship was emphasized through events like the Be Her Summit and Pitch With a Twist.
With 66% of teens considering entrepreneurship, mentorship and support are increasingly vital.
Diverse leadership is essential for innovation, yet women continue to be underrepresented in entrepreneurship.

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Story summary

The University of Toronto's Entrepreneurship Week, held March 3-7, featured 20 events promoting innovation and startups.
Highlights included the True Blue Expo and the Desjardins Startup Prize, awarding C$100k to innovative ventures.
Female entrepreneurship was emphasized through events like the Be Her Summit and Pitch With a Twist.
With 66% of teens considering entrepreneurship, mentorship and support are increasingly vital.
Diverse leadership is essential for innovation, yet women continue to be underrepresented in entrepreneurship.