Welcome to LEAD Initiative

Become a Volunteer

Nourishing Dreams, Sustaining Innovation

In a world filled with culinary creativity and untapped potential, we stand at the crossroads of possibility. At LEAD Initiative, we're dedicated to nurturing the dreams of aspiring food entrepreneurs and fostering innovation that not only tantalizes our taste buds but also transforms lives.

Join us in this journey of flavor and innovation. Your contribution, no matter the size, will help us nourish dreams and sustain innovation in the culinary world.

Thank you for being a part of our mission.

Become a Volunteer/Mentor

Become a Mentor

 Let us know if you are an industry professional interested in contributing business and entrepreneurship development coaching and mentorship to a small business owner.

Become a Volunteer

Are you a high school student, retiree, or community member looking to donate your time? We would love to have you volunteer with us!

Support our Entrepreneurs

Support  LEAD Initiative and the tech entrepreneurs making use of our space. Start-up tech businesses have so many initial costs and a difficult path to profitability, so we make it our aim to lessen the burden of rent. Your support of  LEAD Initiative helps us to maintain these low costs and promote the success of these new businesses in Windsor-Essex.

Make a Donation

Support  LEAD Initiative and co-create a vibrant, inclusive economic landscape in Windsor-Essex.

As a non-profit organization, we make every effort to keep the costs as low as possible for the tech entrepreneurs making use of our space. Start-up tech businesses have so many initial costs and a difficult path to profitability, so we make it our aim to lessen the burden of rent. Your support of  LEAD Initiative helps us to maintain these low costs and promote the success of these new businesses in Windsor-Essex.

HOW YOUR DONATIONS HELP:

Entrepreneurial Support: We offer aspiring tech innovators a space to develop their ideas, access mentorship, and acquire the skills and resources needed to turn their passion into a thriving business.

Community Engagement: We connect tech entrepreneurs with local communities, creating opportunities for collaboration and economic growth.