Empowering Immigrants to Canada Through Entrepreneurship
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Conscious investment in immigrant founders is essential for fueling Canada's economic growth
Immigrant entrepreneurs play a critical role in Canada’s economic development, job creation and prosperity. Today, immigrant entrepreneurs:
Create one 1 out of 4 new businesses
Are twice as likely to establish a new business than the Canadian-born population
Create more net jobs per business than businesses owned by the Canadian-born population
Our goal at IEC is to engage, connect, and empower Canadian immigrants through comprehensive education, dedicated advocacy, and a commitment to building opportunities for acquiring, starting, and scaling ventures. We are the driving force behind a movement that propels immigrant entrepreneurs to the forefront of Canada's entrepreneurial ecosystems and beyond.
Our Mission
Our vision is to build a world that recognizes the immense value and contribution immigrant entrepreneurs bring to society. We envision a Canada where immigrant entrepreneurs thrive, drive innovation, create jobs, and enrich local communities. By fostering a nation that embraces diversity, cultivates inclusion, and sets the global standard for immigrant entrepreneurship, we aspire to shape a brighter future for all.
Our Vision
Recognizing the significant economic potential immigrants possess, it is crucial for us to take additional measures to ensure that immigrant entrepreneurs receive genuine recognition, have their voices heard, and receive intentional programming and investment.
Karla Briones
CEO of Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada
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About Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada
Founded in March 2023, Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada (IEC) is Canada’s first national center of excellence dedicated to empowering and accelerating the impact and success of immigrant entrepreneurs in Canada.
At IEC, we foster a strong and inclusive ecosystem that champions diversity, innovation, and economic growth. We strive to build a world that recognizes the immense value and contribution that immigrant entrepreneurs bring to society, where they thrive, drive innovation, create jobs, and enrich Canadian communities, while fostering a nation that embraces diversity, cultivates inclusion, and sets the global standard for immigrant entrepreneurship.
Working together with regional economic development agencies, community organizations, private and public sector, we bring business incubation, acceleration and succession programs designed with the specific needs of immigrant entrepreneurs in mind.
The national center of excellence dedicated to empower and accelerate the impact and success of Canadian immigrant entrepreneurs.
