## Breadcrumb 1. [Home](/index%2Ephp/) 2. Events and Exhibitions 3. [Apply Now: The Seed Fund for Creative Entrepreneurs](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/654) # Apply Now: The Seed Fund for Creative Entrepreneurs Event November 20, 2023 - January 28, 2024 10:52 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. Website [Add to Calendar](data:text/calendar;charset=utf8;base64,QkVHSU46VkNBTEVOREFSDQpWRVJTSU9OOjIuMA0KUFJPRElEOlNwYXRpZSBjYWxlbmRhci1saW5rcw0KQkVHSU46VkVWRU5UDQpVSUQ6NDI2OGRjZjA2MDk5OTg3ZTMxNWQzMGU5ZmUwNmQ3MTMNClNVTU1BUlk6QXBwbHkgTm93OiBUaGUgU2VlZCBGdW5kIGZvciBDcmVhdGl2ZSBFbnRyZXByZW5ldXJzDQpEVFNUQU1QOjIwMjMxMTIwVDE1NTI1NFoNCkRUU1RBUlQ6MjAyMzExMjBUMTU1MjU0Wg0KRFRFTkQ6MjAyNDAxMjlUMDQ1OTAwWg0KRU5EOlZFVkVOVA0KRU5EOlZDQUxFTkRBUg==) November 20, 2023 - January 28, 2024 10:52 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. Website [Add to Calendar](data:text/calendar;charset=utf8;base64,QkVHSU46VkNBTEVOREFSDQpWRVJTSU9OOjIuMA0KUFJPRElEOlNwYXRpZSBjYWxlbmRhci1saW5rcw0KQkVHSU46VkVWRU5UDQpVSUQ6NDI2OGRjZjA2MDk5OTg3ZTMxNWQzMGU5ZmUwNmQ3MTMNClNVTU1BUlk6QXBwbHkgTm93OiBUaGUgU2VlZCBGdW5kIGZvciBDcmVhdGl2ZSBFbnRyZXByZW5ldXJzDQpEVFNUQU1QOjIwMjMxMTIwVDE1NTI1NFoNCkRUU1RBUlQ6MjAyMzExMjBUMTU1MjU0Wg0KRFRFTkQ6MjAyNDAxMjlUMDQ1OTAwWg0KRU5EOlZFVkVOVA0KRU5EOlZDQUxFTkRBUg==) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_wide/public/assets/media/Seed%20Fund-CEAD%20NEWS.png.webp?itok=LAn6Nx-U) **Apply Now: The Seed Fund for Creative Entrepreneurs** **Applications close:** Jan 28, 2024, 11:59 PM EST **Learn more:** [https://bit.ly/CEADSeedFund](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FCEADSeedFund&data=05%7C01%7Cghazal.vakilzadeh%40ocadu.ca%7Cbfdcc92a6f374f42f5e408dbe7826dd1%7C06e469d12d2a468fae9b7df0968eb6d7%7C0%7C0%7C638358319591885380%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VHKuJvAFwTEwbZCBmPh6NBmPgxRPoTQxKovE0nc%2FVwY%3D&reserved=0) **Info Session:** Thurs. Nov. 30, 10:30-11:30 AM EST. RSVP at: [https://bit.ly/2024SeedFundInfoSession1](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2024SeedFundInfoSession1&data=05%7C01%7Cghazal.vakilzadeh%40ocadu.ca%7Cbfdcc92a6f374f42f5e408dbe7826dd1%7C06e469d12d2a468fae9b7df0968eb6d7%7C0%7C0%7C638358319591885380%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=OauakbSz8PtlOsS92Wqtfl0wnHTIG8OR8cjrzfY6%2Bog%3D&reserved=0) **Info Session#2:** Wed. Jan. 17, 11-11:45 AM EST. RSVP at: [https://bit.ly/2024SeedFundInfoSession2](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2024SeedFundInfoSession2&data=05%7C02%7Cghazal.vakilzadeh%40ocadu.ca%7Cf11acf5fc04848946d6d08dc0c98f466%7C06e469d12d2a468fae9b7df0968eb6d7%7C0%7C0%7C638399098273961154%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QUefdblrREZOEUJfoDKt%2F52KexDgfbBGuIzdvdDIKb4%3D&reserved=0 "https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2024SeedFundInfoSession2&data=05%7C02%7Cghazal.vakilzadeh%40ocadu.ca%7Cf11acf5fc04848946d6d08dc0c98f466%7C06e469d12d2a468fae9b7df0968eb6d7%7C0%7C0%7C638399098273961154%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QUefdblrREZOEUJfoDKt%2F52KexDgfbBGuIzdvdDIKb4%3D&reserved=0") If you missed the first info session in November, don’t miss this event. Attend this info session to learn more about the Seed Fund for Creative Entrepreneurs. ***The Seed Fund for Creative Entrepreneurs*** is an exclusive opportunity for OCAD U students and recent alumni to receive funding to help launch or grow their creative business. **The Seed Fund** supports creative businesses in all the possible forms it can take. Recipients will be awarded up to **$6,000** to help launch their business. **Prizes:** - First place will receive $6,000 - Second place will receive $5,000 - Third place will receive $4,000 - An honourable mention will receive $3,000 - A social enterprise will be awarded the **Ample Labs Prize** and receive $1,000 - **All 10 finalists** will receive 1-1 mentorship for their business Please be advised that OCAD U hosted events may be documented through photographs and video. These images may be used by the University for promotional, advertising, and educational purposes. By participating in our events, both on campus and off-site, you consent to allowing OCAD University to document and use your image and likeness. However, if you do not want us to use a photo or video of you or your child, please don’t hesitate to let us know when you arrive at the event. You’re also welcome to get in touch with OCAD University’s Marketing & Communications office: . Be mindful of those in our community who have scent sensitivities; please help OCAD U maintain a healthy, scent-free campus.