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Lead to Win
Lead to Win is part of Carleton University's Talent First Network program and is focused on driving massive entrepreneurial activity
Technology Innovation Management
TIM is a unique Carleton University program focused on leading the way with industry to solve significant real world problems, engaging with business ecosystems and open source communities.
Business Ecosystems
Targeting the exploitation of emerging Business Ecosystem business models.
Creative Class
Lead to Win offers a means for knowledge workers, the creative class, to build economic growth, create weath and increase their community's quality of life.
Community Driven
Lead to Win is community driven and benefits from past learnings and strong collaboration between the Academic, Private and Public sectors.
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Alumni Businesses
Businesses founded by Lead to Win Alumni include: Liquid Computing, Nakina Systems, Trigence (AppZero), OnConference, BioPeak, Congruance IT, Totient Networks, Connectme TV, Purple Forge, Surve, WeyesEyes, Vic's Picks, THANN, Phenomena Tech, TenXC, Mobia Communications, Firesnacks, Timeline Interactive, Memoridia, Babble, MarkOff Security, Polynate, SiliconPhy, Catwalk Networks, Zeebu Mobile, Databridge Digital Management, Clearview Informatics, Zighra, CheckinWiz, Novabrain Technologies, EnTeraSec, MAIKBusiness, Videotelephony, Ucreate Media, EclipseSource, Select Start Studios, Castel Research, Unitas Communication Solutions, Smart Rotor Systems, Accentway, Shamus, CornerPORTAL, CollectTech, TransactionEx, The Consumer Garden, Strategic Clean Technology, 3inova Networks, Acire Systems, Career Seer, InfoGlutton, InsertMercial, Lunarbits, Lunalogic Enterprises, Quizi.ca, RideShark, Synaptic Planet, Techno Develop, TYQuest, B2K, Dual Code, Elisit Solutions, IMAGO Media, Job Country, Levelware, Locol Solutions, Opus2 Mobile Solutions, Reno Space, Smart Building Technology, Silden Consulting, Tradomedia, Trustifier, Ucoursepack, Vindico Systems, Virtuoso Music Technologies, Xcheck Tools, Yuno, Whyz Technologies
Apply to Lead to Win
Please complete the Lead to Win Application Form (click to download) and submit it to [email protected]. You will receive an email confirmation of receipt of your application.
When completing the application form please be concise - point form responses are OK. If you are not able to provide a response for some of the questions, please leave the box empty.
If you have problems or questions related to your application for Lead to Win, please contact us at [email protected]
Qualified applicants will be contacted by email.
All application submissions are kept confidential.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE LEAD TO WIN APPLICATION FORM [.txt format] or [.doc format]
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Free Program?
This program is free - no strings attached, no small print, no surprises. The only expectation and requirement for being accepted to the program is that - you are highly motivated; you want to create your own tech busineess; and you are able to commit to the program.
Past program participants have come from a wide range of backgrounds, including - sales, business development, product managers, design engineers, systems analysts, and management.
Why Participate?
There are no guarantees in life. You get back what you put in. The Lead to Win program will provide you with the knowledge and support to go after realizing your dream. The program includes - helping you build a support network of like-minded peers, equipping you with knowedge, and linking you to opportunities.
Out of the 29 participants in 2002 - over half launched a new business. Collectively those businesses created over 300 new jobs and attracted over $90M in investment.
Out of the 61 participants so far in 2009 - over 60% have launched a new business.
What is Involved?
Lead To Win has three phases. In the first phase, applicants to the program are interviewed and selected based on their ideas, experience, motivation and commitment. In the second phase, the participants learn, through practical examples, the theory of business ecosystems, the principles of sound management specific to their entrepreneurial endeavor, and the key factors that contribute to the ultimate success of a fledgling technology company (see materials from the May-June session). Upon completion of this second phase, participants will be able to launch their new technology businesses in Ottawa. In the third phase, Lead To Win connects participants to strategic customers, revenue opportunities, and individuals, companies and organizations that can provide requisite resources, including capital.