Launch: Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada's 2026 Retail Incubator Program

Join us on May 20th at 10:00 am for the 2026 launch of our Retail Incubator Program for immigrant entrepreneurs!

Retail Incubator Program Launch: Supporting Immigrant Entrepreneurs

Join us for the Launch of Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada's 2026 Retail Incubator Program Presented by RBC, Supported by Meridian

We invite you to attend the opening of Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada's initiative at the New Vendors Village, just in front of the George Street Plaza in the ByWard Market.

Experience the excitement as we officially cut the ribbon on our pop-up shop and unveil a community-driven initiative designed to empower immigrant entrepreneurs across Ottawa. This innovative program provides weekly residencies in a premium retail location, allowing entrepreneurs to showcase their products and build their businesses in a real-world setting.

Event Details:

• Meet the Entrepreneurs: Connect with our diverse cohort representing 19 countries
• Networking: Engage with community leaders and supporters of immigrant entrepreneurship

Our Global Cohort

The 2026 program brings together 23 entrepreneurs from around the world, with participants from Angola, Benin, Cameroon, China, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Haiti, India, Iran, Kenya, Lebanon, Morocco, Nigeria, Peru, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Saint Lucia and Ukraine.

Please RSVP to secure your place at this celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship. This is an outdoor event.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

55 Byward Market Square, 55 Byward Market Square, Ottawa, Canada

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