Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network - CARIN

Need funding for your startup? We can help! CARIN has compiled a list of grants available for Alberta entrepreneurs in multiple industries including agriculture, arts, R&D and digital technology. Visit our website to find the right opportunity for your burgeoning business: https://lnkd.in/gtaibTM9.

Alberta Entrepreneurs, get ready! The Catalyst Incubator is gearing up for another round of startup mentorships featuring established business leaders and entrepreneurially-minded Albertans with big ideas to build our economy. Learn more about the selection process and apply as a mentor or a startup on our website: https://lnkd.in/g7EU_xWJ

💡Get to Know Day is happening on March 20, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.! Join us virtually to connect with Alberta's Regional Innovation Networks, hear from organizations like Nucleate Canada and Futurpreneur, and participate in a panel with Scale-Up Gap Accelerators. Networking opportunities await! Register now to secure your spot ➡️ www.bit.ly/GTK2025 #Innovation #Alberta #Networking #Entrepreneurship #GetToKnowDay

It's almost time for another RIN PitchUp! event! This April, the rural pitch competition panel hears from entrepreneurs in the "Scale Up" category. Are you a rural entrepreneur in Alberta, looking for help to scale your business? Join us on April 4th for this virtual event! Pitch-Up! offers Alberta-based entrepreneurs a chance to be seen by the community, practice their pitch, and get exposure to potential investors. Thank-you to #AlbertaInnovates for making this event possible!

Register for the Alberta Venture Finance Education Series: Angel Investing course taking place Monday, March 10th! This is your chance to learn everything you need to know about angel investing, so that you can secure the financial backing you need to bring your business plans into reality. https://lnkd.in/gHjxc363 

EmpowRise is a dynamic, fully funded program designed to empower Black, Indigenous, and other People of Colour (BIPOC) entrepreneurs in Alberta. We are proud to be supported by the #BIPOC Foundation, whose mission is to create economic opportunity and social justice for BIPOC communities in Alberta. This spring, EmpowRise will launch on April 25th and run three bootcamps throughout May before the final Pitch event on June 7th. Learn more and apply for the program here: www.bit.ly/empowrise2025

Perfect Your Pitch this February 27th! There's still time to register for "Mastering Elevator Pitches" with Brandy Old and Craig Elias this Thursday, so click the link for your tickets! This is the perfect way to fine-tune your skills before the RIN Scale-Up event in April. February 27th - Mastering Elevator Pitches ➡️ Learn the power of seven-word elevator pitches ➡️ Learn the secret to getting customers ➡️ Get access to the Traction Canvas Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gK9Smij4 Hosted by Alberta's Regional Innovation Networks, and powered by Alberta Innovates.

CARIN is here to support Central Alberta's entrepreneurs. Visit our website to learn about funding options for your new business, including grant programs for a range of industries! https://lnkd.in/gtaibTM9

Find funding for innovative projects and access to amazing development centres like the Botanic Gardens & Constructed Wetlands at Olds College, and the Calgary Film Centre at  https://connectica.ca/! Browse opportunities by industry or by the current phase of your project or business (ideating, scaling, etc.). #CARIN #EntrepreneurAB #ExcitingProjects

The purpose of CARIN is to offer #entrepreneurs and micro, small, and medium-sized businesses access to funding at various stages. Need startup funds? Visit our website! https://www.ca-rin.ca/ #Startupfunding #ABinnovates