Global Entrepreneurship WeekFrom November 16 - 22 we’re celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week! This is the world's largest celebration of entrepreneurship, spanning across 180+ countries with thousands of live, virtual, and hybrid events. Planet Hatch and Ignite are proud to participate with these events tailored to support entrepreneurs and startups in the Capital Region. Check out the events below to see how we can help your business grow!
Top 10 Money Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make
Every entrepreneur makes financial decisions that shape their business. But some common money mistakes can create challenges that are difficult to spot until they start affecting your bottom line.
Join Planet Hatch for Top 10 Money Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make, presented by Co-Found Wealth. This story-first financial literacy session designed to help founders recognize common financial pitfalls and build healthier money habits for both their business and personal finances.
Springboard Atlantic: Intellectual Property (IP, Trademarks & Patents)
*Available online or in-person
Your startup’s ideas, innovations, and brand can be valuable business assets. Understanding how to protect them can help you strengthen your competitive advantage and support your long-term growth.
In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2026, join Springboard Atlantic to explore the fundamentals of intellectual property (IP) and learn how to identify, protect, and leverage your startup’s IP as part of your business strategy.
CRA Liaison Officer Seminar for Small Businesses and Self-Employed Individuals
Understand your tax obligations and gain the knowledge you need to manage your business finances with greater confidence.
Join Michael Ernst and Chantal Robichaud for an informative session on essential tax considerations for self-employed entrepreneurs and corporations.
Learn about GST/HST, allowable business deductions, remittances, and key compliance requirements. Gain a clearer understanding of your tax responsibilities and discover practical resources to help you navigate business taxes with greater confidence.
Funding & Grant Essentials
Learn how to find funding opportunities that can help turn your startup’s ideas into reality and support your next stage of growth.
Join Planet Hatch for an online session featuring GrantMatch, a New Brunswick-based funding database that helps startups and businesses discover available grants and non-dilutive funding opportunities.
Hatch Connect: Celebrating Entrepreneurship
We’re ending Global Entrepreneurship Week with a celebration! Join us for Hatch Connect, our quarterly networking event where business owners and community partners can connect, learn about resources, and expand their network.
This edition celebrates entrepreneurship by spotlighting the success stories of Planet Hatch members, program participants – including MERGE and Founders in Flight and all entrepreneurs in the community– and features the soft launch of the Planet Hatch Alumni Program, with an introduction to what the program is and how graduates can stay engaged.