RIDE Program
The Afro Youth Summit's RIDE Program is a comprehensive support ecosystem designed to transform innovative ideas into successful businesses. We offer personalized support to entrepreneurs from Black communities, from the initial concept to the growth of their businesses.
Support services
Our holistic approach covers all aspects of entrepreneurial development:
Awareness
Discovery workshops:
Introduction to entrepreneurship and exploration of business opportunities
Inspiring conferences:
Meetings with successful entrepreneurs and industry experts
Networking events:
Discovery sessions and networking with the entrepreneurial ecosystem
Support and Mentoring
Personalized mentoring:
Mentoring by experienced entrepreneurs in the field
Incubation program:
Intensive 6-month support program to develop your business project
specialized training:
Workshops in management, marketing, finance and business development
Digital shift
Digital transformation:
Support in your company's digital transition
Tools and technologies:
Training on digital platforms and online management tools
Digital marketing:
Online presence strategies and development of your digital visibility
Target audience
Our program is aimed at different types of entrepreneurs:
Girls under 17 years old
Young women and men under 40
Start-up entrepreneurs
Growing Entrepreneurs
Target audience
Our program is aimed at different types of entrepreneurs:
TechVert Solutions
- Green technologies
- Montreal
- 15-30 employees
A startup specializing in eco-friendly solutions
Afro Digital Marketing
- Marketing / Communication
- Laval
- 10-20 employees
Innovative digital marketing agency
Local Food Network
- Agrifood
- Quebec
- 5-15 employees
Platform connecting local producers and consumers
BeautyAfro Studio
- Beauty / Aesthetics
- Montreal
- 8-12 employees
Salon specializing in Afro hair care
EduTech Africa
- Education / Training
- Longueuil
- 12-25 employees
Online training platform for young entrepreneurs
Fashion & Culture
- Fashion / Textiles
- Montreal
- 6-10 employees
Afro-contemporary fashion boutique
TechVert Solutions
- Green technologies
- Montreal
- 15-30 employees
A startup specializing in eco-friendly solutions
Afro Digital Marketing
- Marketing / Communication
- Laval
- 10-20 employees
Innovative digital marketing agency
Local Food Network
- Agrifood
- Quebec
- 5-15 employees
Platform connecting local producers and consumers
BeautyAfro Studio
- Beauty / Aesthetics
- Montreal
- 8-12 employees
Salon specializing in Afro hair care
EduTech Africa
- Education / Training
- Longueuil
- 12-25 employees
Online training platform for young entrepreneurs
Fashion & Culture
- Fashion / Textiles
- Montreal
- 6-10 employees
Afro-contemporary fashion boutique
Founding declaration
Whether you have an innovative idea to develop or a growing business to evolve, our team is here to support you at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey.
Contact us at entrepreneur@sdesj.orgto discover how our program can propel your project.