Directory
Resources for founders in the Ideating stage
13 results
Indigenous Entrepreneurship Program
Mitacs
Mentorship and funding for Indigenous founders.
Venture Studio Residency
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
Co-build your startup with an operating team.
3D Printing
Innovate Calgary
Additive manufacturing access for rapid prototyping.
$50 – $2,000
Advisory, Coaching and Prototyping Services
Creative Destruction Lab – Rockies
Bundled advisory plus hands-on build support.
Business Planning Support
Northwestern Polytechnic
Build a plan, budget and market research.
Coworking Membership
Economic Development Lethbridge
Flexible desks and meeting space for founders.
$25 – $400
Financial Literacy Workshops
Northwestern Polytechnic
Learn the fundamentals of business finance.
Makerspace Membership
Community Futures Alberta
Community workshop with tools and training.
$20 – $150
Market Research Service
Northwestern Polytechnic
Validate demand with real market data.
Mentorship Office Hours
Economic Development Lethbridge
One-on-one sessions with experienced operators.
Rural Innovation Grant
Community Futures Entre-Corp
Funding for entrepreneurs outside major cities.
$5,000 – $50,000
Skills Workshops
Edmonton Unlimited
Practical workshops on core startup skills.
$0 – $250
Social Enterprise Grant
Mitacs
Grants for community-focused ventures.
$5,000 – $75,000
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