{"id":6043,"date":"2022-08-31T16:08:58","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T20:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/press_release\/futurpreneur-and-rbc-award-80000-to-eight-entrepreneurs\/"},"modified":"2024-03-01T17:26:06","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T22:26:06","slug":"futurpreneur-and-rbc-award-80000-to-eight-entrepreneurs","status":"publish","type":"press_release","link":"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/en\/press_release\/futurpreneur-and-rbc-award-80000-to-eight-entrepreneurs\/","title":{"rendered":"Futurpreneur and RBC Award $80,000 to Eight Entrepreneurs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Eight budding young entrepreneurs across Canada were each awarded $10,000 to launch their dream business. The awards, provided by Futurpreneur and RBC, are offered as part the free digital workshop series&nbsp;<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=PaAtdsJehneL-v1GSiG7M1c7ajQYjnHP1zGfWi4ZcL7JoDePqH_DaHDlEwTIf4cvFqpltgEagFqncUhh6H3lZr6So6Ja8y3Nim3pYdJULLo=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><em><u>Rock My Business<\/u><\/em><\/a>. The series is designed to teach participants about testing the viability of their business, how to develop a solid business plan, and better understand cash flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Selected from over 100+ applications &#8211; the following eight awards of $10,000 were awarded to participants from across Canada:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Five Youth Entrepreneur Awards for entrepreneurs aged 18 \u2013 29<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One Emerging Black Entrepreneur Award for a Black entrepreneur aged 18 \u2013 39<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One Emerging Indigenous Entrepreneur Award for an Indigenous Entrepreneur aged 18 \u2013 39<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One Emerging Entrepreneur Award for an entrepreneur aged 30 \u2013 39<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFuturpreneur brings to life the most aspirational and fundamental elements of entrepreneurship,\u201dsaid Mark Beckles, Vice&nbsp;President, Social Impact &amp; Innovation at RBC. \u201cBy opening up access to mentorship, online resources, and general knowledge sharing this program speaks to the very spirit of entrepreneurship. RBC is proud to support these leaders in their journey.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The three-part Rock My Business series started in 2017 and has been funded by RBC Foundation in support of&nbsp;<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=cdQIGO5EEoHoFfRa4IzZWb45QoIjrtMTjY-2SWkk-5vMFhSLRTk68VkSSt_KFF91_yFaN5X7MLLxLN4qMxiQ5HW8iNZSije0Z7wG6TsNcl4=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>RBC Future Launch<\/u><\/a>, the bank\u2019s 10-year $500 million commitment to empower Canadian youth for the jobs of tomorrow. Since July 2020 the series, which includes business coaching from resident entrepreneurs, has equipped over 8,000 young, aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to develop a launch-ready business plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Supporting aspiring entrepreneurs in Canada, the Rock My Business workshop series helps future business owners better prepare to launch their small businesses. The workshop series takes place every other month, and interested participants can visit the&nbsp;<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=PaAtdsJehneL-v1GSiG7Mza3_hjdb41SnqFE77o6MTdamnR1_7atQzt2GShX2c8-SaL6ESwX7VRRHtjdoSqNFctzyoOxHh6PIRAiE2pNzYZ-YtQTahZ9rwMTrKF6LswSJtl6QBzVWA2wwT8VJE_9Fid5ZVt_tLh16V2f9zUT1qIjguFsOna9fYA0gK7zDDjl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>Rock My Business page<\/u><u>&nbsp;on Futurpreneur\u2019s website<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;to sign up for the next available workshops. Participants who attend the Rock My Business Plan and Rock My Business Cash Flow workshops may be eligible for Futurpreneur\u2019s next round of awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Details of the 2022 award recipients can be found below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Marie-Ren\u00e9e Grondin,&nbsp;<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=xHKTU6OJMadLojxxSmz58wPfvjxfwK6S7vBDRXLa504qh1aRS2wyXMtSUwFdGnYc89fqUq8kS8y3CFkTsBhkjVHleFYNEBxKIIJl3eUz-K0=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><em>Timininous<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Emerging Entrepreneur Award<br>\nLocation: Quebec<br>\n<em>Timininous<\/em>&nbsp;is a Quebec-based company that designs and manufactures merino wool thermal clothing and accessories for infants and toddlers so they can keep warm while joining their families on winter adventures. Merino wool is a sustainably-sourced renewable fibre that is also biodegradable. Founder Marie-Ren\u00e9e Grondin\u2019s mission is to promote a more sustainable and socially-conscious shopping approach by creating products that are durable and multifunctional, allowing families to buy less, but invest in higher quality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benjamin Feagin,&nbsp;<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=eqrCgRMnx8gECKapnYoU2k7LL7JBoodAfYfX_PZwfPer8alNxD48bBPkLvSBdcv8j17sW22PlLvfmd4Guab5Kq-oNmNUm51itSwnZngJI2U=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><em>AgriTech North<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Emerging Indigenous Entrepreneur Award<br>\nLocation: Ontario<br>\n<em>AgriTech North<\/em>&nbsp;is a first-of-its-kind, indoor vertical farm in North-western Ontario, growing fresh produce year-round at wholesale capacity. The company addresses rising food insecurity and environmental challenges by utilizing innovative hydroponic and aeroponic technology in a soil-less environment that also uses 90% less water, and no chemical pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides. Their social mission is to reduce fresh produce costs in far north Indigenous communities by 25% and simultaneously increase its availability in communities without year-round access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Murielle Bien-Aim\u00e9,&nbsp;<a title=\"KOMAND\u014c\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=enCQUtDq9T-HHi_Qhz5qcX9gkdGozy9bmbkuhueLWlEoIA7V11-zn6i4a2YfWAsDwtYn54T1GupgVYGdjFFc_mg4bnydYyMqwtmn6qg5kkg=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">KOMAND\u014c<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Emerging Black Entrepreneur Award<br>\nLocation: Quebec<br>\nBased in Montreal, KOMAND\u014c is a clothing company that creates stylish and eco-friendly underwear for anyone who identifies as a woman, as well as a range of gender-neutral streetwear attire designed to empower individuals and encourage them to be themselves freely and fully.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elisabeth Turcotte,&nbsp;<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=PJH_Jwp0V6bLy3xVurqmKIk337rf9xY3AZNSsybmtcpi9CnJNicxsa7SKVZZMp-AytDSn03JcfB3DKNJHw4D-XfxsURLWaVAq4RvlJ8CfD9EugAJ6r2xw2HYPaYglbsLmUXV2qMM4JU-YGNRU2_S4sDtjPQE_hoAufSL36OLTFU=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><em>D\u00e9niche Ton Chien<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Youth Entrepreneur Award<br>\nLocation: Quebec<br>\n<em>D\u00e9niche Ton Chien<\/em>&nbsp;is a pet-pairing app that can be compared to the Tinder dating site. To help match adopters with their ideal pet, the app provides details about the top three dog breeds most compatible with their personality and lifestyle. An AI algorithm filters the database of more 110 dog breeds available in Quebec to recommend the top three that align the adopter\u2019s wants and needs. The client can also learn more about the different breeds and understand their needs and personality traits before making a commitment to adopt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marie-\u00c8ve Aubry,&nbsp;<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=aijBP5eiHb7XNQHJap35XF-zhOp68DdepO8Yb9Femx9TBKtxZ_SGu6lJG3wlsBjPCId7aUCU-O9fRUleuG68oQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><em>Alb\u00e9ric<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Youth Entrepreneur Award<br>\nLocation: Quebec<br>\n<em>Alb\u00e9ric<\/em>&nbsp;is a clothing brand that helps consumers creatively build a conscious and modern wardrobe where each piece is meaningful and serves a purpose. The designer\u2019s ethos focuses on responsible design and manufacturing practices to minimize her production\u2019s impact on the planet and small communities. By implementing a non-traditional pre-order model, the company is able to promote all aspects of the circular economy and ensure that every piece is unique and feels like a limited edition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lital Zaslavsky,&nbsp;<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=8fLWh4g5hjW8C3QM5S_qTaqYCIzFrQKjdpuXacbv8EBZwHrfc4FRZ6diXCGcIhNpQ4-32uzbWn23xHDrAogSRVoP0t8U3T4KdYWJn05BToErG7tKAGy5sGNO8xtMSqOy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><em>Something Better<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Youth Entrepreneur Award<br>\nLocation: Ontario<br>\n<em>Something Better<\/em>&nbsp;is a company dedicated to reinventing the children\u2019s healthy snack category. Most of commercial children\u2019s snacks simply aren\u2019t made with kids in mind. The nutritious snacks bore them, and the confectionary snacks don\u2019t nourish them. Dry granola bars may not compromise for an indulgent brownie and parents don\u2019t feel comfortable feeding their kids indulgent brownies every day either. So Lital and Daniel are launching&nbsp;<em>Something Better<\/em>&nbsp;to bridge that divide, and make a delicious snack kids love, with a nutritional profile parents will cherish.&nbsp;They are currently formulating their first product with plans of officially launching by the end of 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thomas Clark,&nbsp;<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=aijBP5eiHb7XNQHJap35XKiab8rj2gqSDOJP932t5bTSK1zYBCUBRNeGZ6geqC7SsUcVWpfVIrnReWCVFLCEuLhPBhdl-dQumtT5DiZB3AA=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><em>Altrene<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Youth Entrepreneur Award<br>\nLocation: Ontario<br>\n<em>Altrene<\/em>&nbsp;offers a truly sustainable skincare line called \u201cInsekt\u201d. Its products are crafted with sustainably sourced insect-derived extracts among other natural ingredients, creating a unique formulation with exceptional skin and environmental benefits. Operating as an online store through its website and other third-party platforms, Altrene offers, at launch; a Face Cleanser, Face Moisturizer and Face Oil. Beyond personal care, Insekt promotes sustainable, cleaner business practices that contribute to a circular economy and the preservation of our planet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will Wang,&nbsp;<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=E6_TakBkTkgdu7vdRxORFpYfpclOoSoo6MmYX7fitOd37xa8T1_yFP4Uab9OzbVivqdYCCtgt8VkXZDBdY7N7HCq10YjC2i3TZh9GLyEmvA=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><em>Terra Optima Labs Inc<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Youth Entrepreneur Award<br>\nLocation: Ontario<br>\n<em>Terra Optima Labs Inc.<\/em>&nbsp;strives to create circularity in the food industry by converting food wastes to soil, to grow more food, sustainably. Their objectives are to reduce negative environmental impacts from soil degradation, ease food insecurity, and address the enormous amount of food waste that Canada generates per year. Terra Optima is developing and testing technologies that leverage natural organisms and technology to transform food and organic wastes into soil amendment blends that increase crop yields, restore soil vitality, and sequester carbon. These processes are odourless, efficient, and integrate directly within supply chains and create valuable products for agriculture and soil remediation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Rock My Business Workshop Series:<\/strong><br>\nFuturpreneur and RBC Future Launch proudly present Rock My Business, a free, virtual, three-part workshop series that will help you develop your idea, get started on your business plan and create a viable cash flow for your business \u2013 all while connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs in your community and across Canada. If you need direction to develop your business idea, have a strong business idea OR recently launched a small business that you\u2019d like to grow, register today for our next series of workshops. Participants who complete at least two of the workshops are eligible to receive one-on-one coaching for free from our Entrepreneurs in Residence, helping you strengthen your idea and business plan further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Futurpreneur<\/strong><br>\nFuturpreneur has been fostering the entrepreneurial passions of enterprising diverse young entrepreneurs across&nbsp;Canada&nbsp;for over 25 years. We are the only national, non-profit organization that provides financing, mentorship and resources to aspiring business owners aged 18-39. More than 16,500 young entrepreneurs, spanning every province and territory, have successfully launched their business with Futurpreneur\u2019s support. Their main street businesses help drive&nbsp;Canada\u2019s&nbsp;inclusive economic prosperity in communities from coast to coast to coast. 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The awards, provided by Futurpreneur and RBC, are offered as part the free digital workshop series&nbsp;Rock My Business. The series is designed to teach participants about testing the viability of their business, how [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","press_category":[],"class_list":["post-6043","press_release","type-press_release","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_release\/6043","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_release"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/press_release"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_release\/6043\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6043"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"press_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/futurpreneur.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_category?post=6043"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}