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Together, we RISE

In partnership with Scotiabank, Seneca HELIX is transforming the future for women and individuals from underrepresented groups.

The HELIX RISE Summit is a free, one-day event designed to help women at all stages of their careers cultivate sought-after job skills and develop an innovation mindset.

The inaugural event, which welcomed 255 global participants, took place Nov. 17, 2022. Ninety-eight per cent of participants identified as women or gender diverse, 90 per cent were over the age of 29 and 62 per cent identified as a member of a visible minority.

Here’s what one participant said about the event:

“Thank you for this amazing event! The sessions were great and engaging. I was inspired by the speakers to start my own business and now have a solid financial plan.”
— Ayomide

From financial wellness to brand building, all of the workshops featured female leaders from across Canada. You can explore videos of the event’s opening and closing remarks and tune in to panel discussions and workshops to continue developing your innovation mindset.

The next HELIX RISE takes place November 16, 2023 and will focus on the entrepreneurial mindset. Register now to secure your spot and to learn more.

About HELIX

Since 2014, HELIX, Seneca’s innovation and entrepreneurship incubator, has supported Seneca students, graduates and members of the community in developing their innovation mindset. HELIX’s engaging innovation programming enables participants to grow and develop as an entrepreneur or intrapreneur. Learn more about HELIX.


To learn more about how you can support Seneca students, contact us at advancement@senecapolytechnic.ca or consider donating directly to the program.