Major contribution of $500,000 for innovation and entrepreneurship
EIRI will provide French-speaking creators and entrepreneurs in Toronto with the support, expertise, and environment needed to succeed in their projects. Training, workshops, and support to learn the basics of accounting and human resources or the legal aspects of starting a business are among the services that will be available to the future generation of Francophone entrepreneurs.
A Space for Everyone
Desjardins Group and Collège Boréal share common and complementary values. EIRI brings together many of these values, including excellence, accessibility to education, inclusion, and development. For this reason, all of EIRI’s services will be free of charge, focusing on the needs of communities and students, and promoting a strong, dynamic and unifying entrepreneurial culture. Young entrepreneurs will receive particular attention, including support at various stages of project development, from design to grant seeking and coaching.
Long-Standing Partners
The ties between Desjardins Group and Collège Boréal go back a long way. Over the years, Desjardins has contributed more than $600,000 to various Boréal projects and initiatives, demonstrating its commitment to Ontario’s Francophone community. Collège Boréal is proud to count many of its graduates among Desjardins teams across the province. This new commitment strengthens existing ties and will give new momentum to the Franco-Ontarian entrepreneurial community.
