Centre for Entrepreneurship Education & Development (CEED)

Halifax, Nova ScotiaFinesseMember

INNOVATE. CREATE. SCALE. The conversation starts here.

Overview

CEED is a Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development that helps entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia with financing, education, business growth, engaging with youth, and more. They offer innovative programs and services to empower individuals and companies.

Type

Not-for-Profit

Founded

1993

Regions

Atlantic (NB, NF, PEI, NS)

CEED operates an online community called 'Nova Scotia's Thriving Online Business Community' and offers a free consultation booking option. They are open to collaborations with other ecosystem organizations. Copyright indicates organization has been operating since at least 2007. New location at 159 Wyse Rd, Dartmouth, NS B3A 1M5.

Classification

Industries

General/industry agnostic

Focus Areas

Women entrepreneurshipDiverse and underserved entrepreneursBusiness planning and operationsFinancing and expansionInnovation and commercializationYouth engagementCommunity building

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Stages supported

IdeaDiscoveryValidation

Services offered

Discounted and/or free professional services (legal, accounting, bookkeeping, etc.)
Financing opportunities and connections with investor groups
Free educational events or programming (ie. lunch and learns)
Mentorship and access to advisors
Networking opportunities and community events
Paid programming (cash)

BAI Positioning

Finessemedium confidence

Refining and expanding venture growth and entrepreneurial competencies and create the connections across innovation ecosystem

Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).

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Programs

Starting your Business

incubator

Help turning ideas or side-hustles into full-scale businesses with information on launching

Supporting Your New Business

incubator

Support for businesses open under 12 months with help on planning, financing, or operations

Supporting Your Existing Business

incubator

Support for businesses open over a year with help on planning, financing, operations, growth, or recovering

Leveling It Up

course

Inclusive programming and skills development for diverse, intersectional, and underserved women entrepreneurs in Canada

LaunchPad

incubator

Early innovation funnel programming to help turn innovative ideas into commercial ventures

Ask The Expert Series

event

Monthly online workshop where experts share knowledge and resources with entrepreneurs

+ 1 more programs

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