Startups & Entrepreneurs
| Program | Summary | Sector | Intake Period / Effective Date | Date Information Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Futurepreneur | Futurpreneur has been fueling the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s young enterprise for two decades. They are the only national, non-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39. | Not sector specific | Ongoing | 2024/02/22 |
| Venture For Canada | As a national charity, Venture Canada is on a mission to foster the entrepreneurial skills and mindsets of young Canadians. Their vision is a Canada where young people can equitably realize their entrepreneurial potential to build the most prosperous place in the world. | Not sector specific | Ongoing | 2024/02/22 |
| Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) | For the last 28 years, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs has established our organization as a leader in the entrepreneurial space by providing a variety of programs suited for women entrepreneurs of all scales. AWE is here to provide Capital, Connections, and Capacity. | Not sector specific | Ongoing | 2024/02/02 |
| Alberta Self-Employment Program | The Self-employment Program offers eligible Albertans who are looking to develop and start a new business with formal training, business plan development, one-to-one business counselling, coaching and guidance. | Not sector specific | Ongoing | 2024/02/02 |
| StartUp Leduc Wetaskiwin Regions | JEDI is a proud partner in Start Up Leduc Wetaskiwin Regions, a business incubator initiative for prospective and new businesses. Their mission is to fill the need for a local business incubator that provides programing, mentorship, and a business resource centre hub. The SMARTstart Business Cohort Program is a 9 month practical hands-on course for those with a business idea or startup business. | Not sector specific | Ongoing for StartUp SMARTStart runs from March - November with applications now open for 2024 | 2024/02/27 |
| Catalyst Incubator Powered by CARIN | This unique, cohort-based program helps foster new ideas and make critical connections for start-up business. The Incubator focuses on supporting start-ups in manufacturing, agriculture, technology, energy innovation, and more. The Catalyst Incubator is 100% funded by CARIN through Alberta Innovates and is FREE to attend for all eligible entrepreneurs. | Agriculture Technology Energy and more | Applications open for Fall 2024 program | 2024/02/27 |
| Alberta IoT - Fast Track Program | 6-week virtual program for Alberta-based IoT and emerging technology companies, providing knowledge and resources to accelerate business growth. | Technology | Enrollment is open for Spring 2024 | 2024/02/29 |
| Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program | Community Futures Entrepreneurs with Disability Program (EDP) is an innovative program that helps people working with barriers or health conditions start and grow businesses with training, mentoring, loans or other financial support. | Not sector specific | Ongoing | 2024/03/06 |