XCL Business & Product Innovation Seminar 2026

From Idea to Market

Learn How to Develop Products, Source from China & Start Selling.

Sat, Nov 21, 2026

1:00–3:00 PM

Toronto

Free

Have you ever wanted to create your own product, start a product-based business, or find reliable manufacturers and suppliers in China?

Join XCL Labs for a free seminar exploring the practical steps involved in turning ideas into products, sourcing and manufacturing, and bringing products to market.

Whether you're starting from scratch, already running a business, or looking to develop your own brand, this seminar will help you better understand the opportunities, processes, and common challenges.

Product designer holding a prototype component while sketching a detailed technical drawing with a red pencil
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From Idea to Product

How to develop a product idea, understand the design and prototyping process, and prepare a product for manufacturing.

02
Finding Manufacturers & Sourcing from China

How to search for suppliers, evaluate manufacturers, understand minimum order quantities (MOQs), request samples, manage quality, and avoid common sourcing mistakes.

03
Launching Your Own Product or Brand

Understand the basics of product pricing, branding, production planning, and preparing to sell through e-commerce, retail, or other distribution channels.

04
Introducing the XCL Design Awards 2027

Discover our inaugural global design awards celebrating designers and innovators of African background, including eligible categories and opportunities to participate.

01

Entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners

02

Startup founders and inventors

03

Product designers and engineers

04

E-commerce sellers and aspiring brand owners

05

Importers and people interested in sourcing from China

06

Students and emerging innovators

Date
Nov 21, 2026
Saturday
Time
1:00–3:00 PM
In-person seminar
Location
Toronto
Venue to be confirmed
Registration
Free
Target: 25–40 attendees

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