INCUBATOR
The SHIFT2P business incubator programs support you in launching and growing your business, offering resources, hands-on training, mentorship, funding, and access to a vibrant network of entrepreneurs and experts..
Fast Track Entrepreneur
Start a Second Language Teaching and Tutoring School!
Our program includes 30 hands-on workshops, each lasting two hours, designed to equip you with the essential skills to create and deliver language courses.
You will learn how to effectively support learners, prepare them for immigration exams or Canadian public service language tests, and master the fundamentals of pedagogy, support materials, and course management tools.
Start your business line of cosmetic products and care services!
This training program is exclusive to aspiring entrepreneurs in the cosmetics industry! Comprised of 30 hands-on, three-hour workshops, this program is designed to provide you with all the skills you need to launch your own cosmetics line: the fundamentals of formulation, current regulations, best practices in product development, marketing and sales strategies specific to the cosmetics industry, and much more.
Start a catering business that meets regulatory and administrative requirements!
Our program includes 30 hands-on, three-hour workshops, specially designed to provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge: the fundamentals of professional cooking including food and safety, menu planning and cost management, inventory management, customer service, pricing, and marketing, as well as regulatory and administrative issues.
Start an event planning and artist management business!
Our program includes 30 hands-on workshops, each lasting three hours, designed to provide you with the knowledge you need before embarking on a specific field of performance (film, theater, music, dance, etc.). You'll learn how to negotiate artist fees and contract terms, promotion, media relations, as well as scheduling, public image, and career development. Discover the essential elements of successful event management, from crafting a clear vision to managing resources and timelines.
Start your food processing and sales business !
Comprised of 30 hands-on, three-hour workshops, this course is specifically designed to provide you with the essential skills needed to succeed in your business. You'll learn the basics of product formulation, ingredient suppliers, safety standards and regulations, packaging, and industry-specific marketing and distribution strategies.
Start your own Sewing and Fashion Design business with NewLife Project!
Comprising 30 hands-on, three-hour workshops, this program is specially designed to provide you with the essential skills needed to succeed in your business project. Shift supports you in launching and developing your business project, drawing on resources and support in the form of mentoring, financing, training, and a network of entrepreneurs and experts.
Start your hospitality and tourism business !
Our program includes 30 hands-on workshops, each lasting three hours, designed to provide you with the basic knowledge you need before you get started. These include how to design tourism products and use tools to generate leads and find clients. Organize reception, accommodation, and tourist support. In addition, you can design heritage-cultural tours with fun activities. Not to mention safety and administrative aspects, specific regulations, and management tools.
NewLife Project
Our incubation programs trains young adult for employment and empowerment.
Together we will build a more sustainable, more equitable and more prosperous future for the entire community.
EXPERTS IN RESIDENCE - PARTNERS
Mamadou Conté
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mamadou-conte-7332537a/
Area of intervention: Business Strategies - Export - Performance - Digital Transformation
Souleymane Conté
https://www.linkedin.com/in/souleymane-conte-9974b193/
Area of intervention: Expert in Embedded Systems with Linux and Yocto Project - Technology consulting - Training - System Integration Development https://www.glooteck.com/
Hervé Some
https://www.linkedin.com/in/herv%C3%A9-some-8950474a/
Area of intervention: Professor, Expert in language training - Development of language improvement programs. https://canadalanguages.com - https://fastfrenchformula.com/
Aissatou K. TOURE
+ 20 years - Business Strategy Expert - Entrepreneurship and Empowerment of Women and Youth + 150 projects completed
CEO FINEKIP Sarl Consulting firm - Business Strategies - Finances - Training
Area of intervention: All sectors of activity
Brenda Williams
CEO, Victoire Consulting (French language training & media promotion /Executive Director of NewLife Project Inc. (Non-Profit Organization) / Award winner 100ABC Women, Business Achievement, Community Leadership
CURRENT PROJECTS
Creation of a platform supporting online language training
Objective: Propose an innovative business model and develop an implementation plan
Partners: SHIFT2P + Canadalanguages.com + https://fastfrenchformula.com/
Mandates currently being carried out
Cybersecurity training program supported by a targeted communication plan with information sessions and presentations and workshops intended for 80 managers from 8 organizations.
Audit and digital roadmap. Implementation of a data governance / cybersecurity program and rolled out the training plan and the change management plan, Ottawa law firm
Change management plan with a risk mitigation plan, resistance management and proposing reinforcement and celebration mechanisms to promote program success, Ottawa
Production audit, export plan, upgrade and compliance Senegalese agri-food company exports to Canada and the USA
Audit and Optimization of the Business Model/Value Proposition: Montreal Professional Training School
Audit and overall optimization of the provision of complete services: 250-room hotel, Ottawa and Montreal
Innovation Lab Project
Objective: To review and upgrade the existing business model and propose recommendations for monitoring and growth of activities.
Partners: SHIFT2P + IPG Senegal School
Stage: in progress
Business Challenge: Develop web / Desktop application
Objective: Employee Management Automation - Smart Time Clock - Task Management Checklists - Payroll Management with Direct Deposit - Messaging - Self-Service Portal - Mobile Access - Alerts/Notifications - Reporting & Analytics
Partners: SHIFT2P + SATS https://www.cnp.sn/cnp/membres/syndicat-des-auxiliaires-de-transports-du-senegal
Conference October 2025
2nd Regional Symposium on Air Transport Safety and Security in Dakar, Senegal
Partners: SHIFT2P + Higher School of Aeronautics https://esa.sn/ + Senegal Air Force School
Collaboration between the Ministry of Air Transport of Senegal + National Agency of Civil Aviation and Meteorology of Senegal
