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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Finance shouldn’t be the barrier to building the business of your dreams. IEF’s Business Financing Fundamentals is designed for Toronto entrepreneurs—targeting +40% financial knowledge and -20% financial anxiety. 100 spots available. Apply now - first come first served: bit.ly/3XKZ71X

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month. 🧡 Are you an Indigenous or Northern entrepreneur? We want to hear about your experiences, challenges, and successes. Help shape research, advocacy, and programming across Canada. Survey: form.jotform.com/261515579249...

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Clone of CANIE Have Your Say Survey - May 2026

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Excited to announce the Barrier-Free Founders Scholarship Cohort from @ief-fie.ca 50 fully funded seats for Canadian entrepreneurs with disabilities to access financial literacy & investment-readiness training. Apply: tr.ee/40lzZdAF3M #BarrierFreeFounders #Disability #Entrepreneurship

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Volunteer with the Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation: Build practical experience. Expand your network. Support underrepresented founders across Canada. Interested in entrepreneurship? Invest your time with us, with potentially powerful returns. Tell us more: forms.gle/L3fun3MBKuHo...

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Our Annual Community Survey is live and it’s LONG. But: Complete it and enter to win a $250 gift card. Only 25 questions designed to shape real programs, advocacy, and funding priorities for racialized and marginalized innovators across Canada. bit.ly/3OBYo1D (Closes March 31, 2026)

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

CANIEs: our Annual Community Survey is live. 25 questions. Deeper insights. Real impact. Your responses shape programming, advocacy, and funding priorities. Complete it by March 31 for a chance to win a $250 gift card (email only needed for the draw) bit.ly/3OBYo1D

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

IEF launched the Black Founders Scholarship Fund to close the capital access gap for Black entrepreneurs across Canada. Every $100 sponsors one founder through financial strategy and investment readiness programming. To Donate: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Help us understand the experiences of entrepreneurs in Canada. Take this month's CANIE Have Your Say Survey so we can better understand you and your business’ needs. Fill out our anonymous survey here: bit.ly/49BvuGX

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CANIE Survey - January 2026

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Entrepreneurs with disabilities face higher costs & fewer resources. The research is clear: access to capital & training changes everything. Our Barrier-Free Founders Cohort will give 50 founders with disabilities full access to our Business Financing Fundamentals course. Learn more: bit.ly/3YxH3Zd

“Barrier-Free Founders Cohort: IEF’s next cohort will support 50 entrepreneurs with disabilities by providing full access to the Business Financing Fundamentals course. Learn More: www.ief-fie.ca”

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Help us understand the experiences of entrepreneurs in Canada. Take this month's CANIE Have Your Say Survey on Budget 2025? Fill out our anonymous 5-question survey here: bit.ly/4rSfOG8

“2-minute survey to help entrepreneurs. We want to know: How Does Budget 2025 Stack Up? Help us by completing our 2-minute survey.”

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

This Giving Tuesday, you can support programs for Canadian Entrepreneurs & Innovators. The Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation’s (IEF) Founders Fund provides essential financial literacy and investment-readiness education for communities facing systemic barriers. Donate today: bit.ly/49M0Ue9

"This Giving Tuesday, support the development of inclusive programs for Canadian Entrepreneurs & Innovators belonging to racialized & equity-deserving communities. Donate Today."

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Help us understand the experiences of entrepreneurs with disabilities, take our October CANIE Have Your Say Survey on disability and entrepreneurship. Fill out our anonymous six question survey here: bit.ly/48P3Y8P

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October CANIE Have Your Say Survey: Disability and Entrepreneurship

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

📢 We’re thrilled to welcome Althea Branton to the IEF Board! Althea (she/her/elle) is the founder of Dynastic, a water-responsible skincare line that uses ingredients grown & sourced in Canada. As a Black entrepreneur, she is committed to creating spaces for equity-deserving entrepreneurs. 1/2

"News: Innovation & Entrepreneurs Foundation, Meet Our Director: Althea Branton, HR Portfolio. https://ief-fie.ca"

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

📢 We’re excited to welcome Priscilla Iyari to the IEF Board! Priscilla is a Brand and Marketing Communications professional with 15+ years of experience. She's led strategies in media, financial services, technology, consumer goods, non-profit & consulting, helping to build trusted brands. 1/2

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

📢 We’re excited to welcome Hagar Effah to our Board! With a background in Economics, Hagar ensures analysis translates into real-world impact. Her current role in research ethics & governance reflects integrity, accountability & equity. Hagar is passionate about entrepreneurship & innovation. 1/2

"News: Innovation & Entrepreneurs Foundation, Meet Our Director: Hagar Effah, Research Portfolio. https://ief-fie.ca"

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

📢 We’re excited to welcome Dr. Bob Enofe to the IEF Board! Dr. Enofe is a legal & Int. business strategist specializing in corporate compliance, inclusive entrepreneurship, governance & global trade. He teaches law & Int. business & advises on cross-border expansion, policy & strategic growth. 1/2

"News: Innovation & Entrepreneurs Foundation, Meet Our Director: Dr. Bob Enofe, Legal Portfolio. https://ief-fie.ca"

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

🚨DUE TONIGHT! 🚨Last Call to apply for a scholarship to IEF’s Business Financing Fundamentals — Applications close tonight at 11:59 PM ET! Thanks to @toronto.ca, 100 Toronto-based entrepreneurs will get free access to our course (reg. $599). 📌 Apply by 12 AM ET: bit.ly/3XKZ71X

"Last Chance! Toronto Founders: Scholarship Opportunity; IEF is awarding fully funded scholarships for a comprehensive, 3-part business finance course to 100 Toronto-based entrepreneurs. Thanks to the City of Toronto. FINAL DAY TO APPLY Applications open until 11:59 PM ET TONIGHT. Apply: http://bit.ly/3XKZ71X"

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

📅Deadline Coming Up 📅— 6 Days Left! You have less than a week left to apply for IEF’s funded scholarship program for Toronto-based businesses – Thanks to @toronto.ca. Get access a 3-part, college-level Business Financing Fundamentals course designed by a CPA 💡 Apply by Aug 31: bit.ly/3XKZ71X

"Last Chance! Toronto Founders: Scholarship Opportunity; Don’t miss this opportunity to learn what you need to know to grow – at no cost. Applications close this Sunday! IEF is awarding fully funded scholarships for a comprehensive, 3-part business finance course. Thanks to the City of Toronto. Applications open until August 31st. Apply at http://bit.ly/3XKZ71X"

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Strengthen your financial foundation with our Business Financing Fundamentals course, designed to bridge the gap between your business goals & financial clarity. Thanks to @toronto.ca, 100 GTA businesses get free access (reg $599)! 🎓 Scholarships for 100 Toronto founders Apply: bit.ly/3XKZ71X

"Toronto Founders: Scholarship Opportunity; Seeking to build greater confidence in managing your business’ finances? Learn how to bridge the gap between your business goals and financial clarity. IEF is awarding fully funded scholarships for a comprehensive, 3-part business finance course. Thanks to the City of Toronto. Applications open until August 31st. Apply at http://bit.ly/3XKZ71X"

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

We want to ensure that IEF recognizes, represents, and works for Innovators and entrepreneurs just like you. We'd love to hear from you! Please take our short community survey. Your answers will inform IEF’s future research roundtables, programming, and more. Answer 6 questions: bit.ly/4ltb8Cj

"We want to hear from you! What's a realistic picture of 'entrepreneurship' in 2025? Answer 6 questions to help shape IEF’s future. Fill out our short survey to help IEF recognize, represent, and work for Innovators and entrepreneurs just like you."

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

“Very useful breakdown of the terminology” - Business Financing Fundamentals Learner We designed our Business Financing Fundamentals course to be self-paced, practical & applicable to your business. Thanks to @toronto.ca, eligible founders in Toronto can access it at no cost. Apply: bit.ly/3XKZ71X

"Toronto Founders: Scholarship Opportunity. 'Very useful breakdown of the terminology' - Business Financing Fundamentals Learner. IEF is awarding fully funded scholarships for a comprehensive, 3-part business finance course, thanks to the City of Toronto. Applications open until August 31st. Apply at http://bit.ly/3XKZ71X"

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Improving your business finance fundamentals is essential to growing your business. That's why our 3-part Business Financing Fundamentals course is asynchronous, self-paced & practical. Thanks to @toronto.ca, 100 GTA founders get to access the course for free (reg. $599)! 📌 Apply: bit.ly/3XKZ71X

"Toronto Founders: Scholarship Opportunity; Our Business Financing Fundamentals course was designed by a CPA to be self-paced, practical, and built around real-world funding challenges. IEF is awarding fully funded scholarships for a comprehensive, 3-part business finance course, thanks to the City of Toronto. Applications open until August 31st. Apply at http://bit.ly/3XKZ71X"

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

With 100 scholarships for our Business Financing Fundamentals course available to Toronto Founders (Thanks @toronto.ca), learn what you need to know to grow, free of charge (reg. $599): ✅ Income, expenses & record keeping ✅ Cash flow management, forecasting & budgeting ✅ More! Apply: bit.ly/3XKZ71X

"Toronto Founders: Scholarship Opportunity. Finally, a Business Financials Fundamental course developed to help you navigate funding systems that weren’t built with everyone in mind. IEF is awarding fully funded scholarships for a comprehensive, 3-part business finance course, thanks to the City of Toronto. Applications open until August 31st. Apply at http://bit.ly/3XKZ71X"

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Financial knowledge can be the missing piece between vision & investment. The Business Finance Fundamentals program is tailored to help founders present their financials effectively. Thanks to @toronto.ca, Toronto-based founders can apply to access the course for free (reg. $599): bit.ly/3XKZ71X

"Toronto Founders: Scholarship Opportunity; “The course has been eye-opening for me, particularly in learning about investments and finances.” - Business Financing Fundamentals Learner. IEF is awarding fully funded scholarships for a comprehensive, 3-part business finance course, Thanks to the City of Toronto. Applications open until August 31st. Apply at http://bit.ly/3XKZ71X”

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Toronto-based business owners – apply today for an IEF scholarship (Thanks to the @toronto.ca) and you could be taking our Business Financing Fundamentals course in August for free (reg. $599). 📍 Toronto-based | 🎓 Self-paced | 💼 Impact-driven Apply now: bit.ly/3XKZ71X @canwcc.bsky.social

"Toronto Founders: Scholarship Opportunity; If you're building a business, the right knowledge can unlock capital and scale. IEF is awarding fully funded scholarships for a comprehensive, 3-part business finance course, thanks to the City of Toronto. Applications open until August 31st. Apply at http://bit.ly/3XKZ71X"

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

We’re awarding scholarships to 100 Toronto entrepreneurs (Thank you @toronto.ca!). Apply for free access to IEF’s Business Financing Fundamentals course (reg $599) for practical, college-level training to help you secure funding for your business. 📍 Toronto-based founders Apply here bit.ly/3XKZ71X

"Toronto Founders: Scholarship Opportunity; Designed for Founders, Built for Growth. Access to capital starts with access to education. IEF is awarding fully funded scholarships for a comprehensive, 3-part business finance course. Thanks to the City of Toronto. Applications open until August 31st. Apply at http://bit.ly/3XKZ71X"

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

What do you get with our scholarships for Toronto-based entrepreneurs? Free access to a self-paced Business Financing Fundamentals course that’s practical, approachable & built around real-world funding challenges (reg. $599). 🎓 100 spots available thanks to @toronto.ca Apply now: bit.ly/3XKZ71X

"Toronto Founders: Scholarship Opportunity; Unlock what’s next – better financial literacy leads to better business outcomes. IEF is awarding fully funded scholarships for a comprehensive, 3-part business finance course. Thanks to the City of Toronto. Applications open until August 31st. Apply at http://bit.ly/3XKZ71X"

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Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) @ief-fie.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

We’re seeking 100 Toronto-based business owners who are ready to level up their business finance fundamentals. Thanks to @toronto.ca, we have 100 scholarships so that more entrepreneurs can access our 3-part Business Financing Fundamentals course for free (reg. $599). Apply now: bit.ly/3XKZ71X

"Toronto Founders: Scholarship Opportunity. A Scholarship That Means Business: Toronto-based, Ready to grow, Equity-seeking entrepreneur. IEF is awarding fully funded scholarships for a comprehensive, 3-part business finance course thanks to the City of Toronto. Applications open until August 31st. Apply: http://bit.ly/3XKZ71X"

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