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Quebec-funded research projects

We engage with researchers regularly, and offer necessary support, particularly in community engagement and accessible knowledge mobilization. Our findings inform policies, programs, and initiatives that support that support the growth of Black entrepreneurship.

  • “Validating, adapting, and sharing Black Collective Care Circles - the entrepreneur edition: an afro positive participatory action-based approach to understanding, supporting, and responding to the mental health needs of young black entrepreneurs and their business coaches in Quebec’’ by Drs. Lisa Ndejuru and Marie-Jolie (MJ) Rwigema (Concordia University)
  • “Identity work and entrepreneurial support for minority communities: The case of black entrepreneurs in Quebec’’ by Dr. Olivier Germain and Tondtoulle Patrick Yoda (UQAM – Université du Québec à Montréal)
  • “Digitalization in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Empowering Black Businesses in Montreal” by Suchit Ahujav and Arman Sadreddin  (Concordia University)
  • “Part II. Pathways And Experiences of Black Entrepreneurs in Québec from Business Concept to Operational Success” by Sta Kuzviwanza, Dave McKenzie (Provincial Employment Roundtable – PERT https://pertquebec.ca/])
  • “Entrepreneurship in Afro-descendant Communities: Practices, motivations and support strategies” by Dr. Félix Zogning (Sherbrooke University)
  • “Understanding the barriers, challenges and opportunities for Black Tech entrepreneurs when navigating entrepreneurial ecosystems” by Dr Yabo Octave Niamié (Polytechnique Montréal)

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J.W. McConnell Building (LB)
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