Let's get started
The best way to start exploring your business idea or to further grow it, would be to try out one of our programs.
If you're still unsure what you need, book a free, online, 30-minute meeting with our team. We’ll listen to your idea and challenges, make recommendations on how you can move forward, and connect you with lots of opportunities in the community.
Our programs are offered at no cost, thanks to funding from:
Programs to Start
Business Model 101
Map out your idea and validate its potential using the Lean Canvas. Whether it’s your first time testing an idea or exploring entrepreneurship, or your tenth time, a strong foundation will set you up for success.
Social Impact Business Model
You’ll focus on the Social Lean Canvas, a tool for developing a clear understanding of the social impact and value propositions of a business or social enterprise, or not-for-profit idea.
Discover & Validate
Once you’ve mapped everything out with the Lean Canvas, we’ll guide you through talking to customers so you can build them something they’ll love.
Cultivate: Social Impact
A remarkable opportunity for founders, entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs who aspire to drive positive change in the world while strengthening their businesses.
Testing Business Ideas
Do you want to validate your ideas before fully committing to them? As a startup, entrepreneur, or builder it can be difficult to know what to test and experiment on.
Alberta Catalyzer: Engage
Supporting entrepreneurs that will take the information they’ve collected from initial customer discovery about the problem they’re looking to solve and work on a minimum viable product (MVP) that they will be ready to test.
Build, Test & Learn: A Workshop Series
Each workshop in this series offers invaluable insights and practical tools to navigate the complexities of startup development and innovation, and are led by seasoned experts in their respective fields.
Alberta Catalyzer: Traction
Supporting entrepreneurs to establish a compelling brand voice and establish a sales strategy to grow their initial sales and traction.
Preflight: Market, Sell & Pitch
You’ve tested your solution and continue to hear and learn from your customers—Nice Work! Now it’s time to start learning how to tell your story. Get ready to dive into marketing, sales, and pitching.
Post-Secondary Institution (PSI) Executive In Residence
Students, staff, and alumni of Edmonton’s post-secondary schools interested in building a technology-based company can access the support of an Executive in Residence (EIR) on campus.
Post-Secondary Institution (PSI) Business Development Support
Students, staff, and alumni of Edmonton’s post-secondary schools interested in building a technology-based company can access support through the Business Development Support (BDS) program.
Events to Start
April 24, 2024
YEG Destination Tech
Build, Test & Learn: Machine Learning Exploration with Amii (Lunch and Learn)
May 7, 2024
Alberta Accelerator by 500 Global Info Session
April 22, 2024
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Still unsure of what you're looking for? Reach out for a free, 30-minute meeting to learn how we can help you with your idea or business.