Local students can now apply to receive a $5,000 grant offered by the Entrepreneurship Practice and Innovation Centre Cross Border Entrepreneur program.

EPICentre is a UWindsor initiative that offers free consultation, funding and physical space to help student entrepreneurs start and grow their business.

Eligible applicants must be current UWindsor students or recent graduates who run a start-up business in the Windsor-Essex area and are looking to expand into the United States market.

“This is a great opportunity to give your business the chance to expand into a massive new market.” says Nicole Anderson (Sleiman) Program Director, EPICentre.

Application deadline is May 15.

Find more information, including application requirements at the EPICentre webpage