The Fireweed Fellowship is the first national accelerator program for Indigenous entrepreneurship in Canada. The program will consist of a 10-month-long, immersive, cohort-style fellowship program combining online educational sessions, self-directed on-the-land learning and leadership development. Additionally, the program offers peer support, one-on-one coaching, mentorship, pro-bono professional services as well as investment-readiness prep. 

The first cohort of the Fireweed Fellowship will welcome 15-20 Indigenous entrepreneurs. Applications for this cohort is open to all Indigenous womxn (cis or trans) and non-binary folx, 2 Spirit, IndigiQueer, etc.

This program is for founders of businesses beyond idea-stage from diverse territories and across sectors from what is now known as Canada. The call for applications is open as of June 21st and will close on July 20th, 2020.

Learn more here. 

The LSI Hub welcomes Jim Wilson, Senior Manager - Talent Development, Innovate Calgary, to discuss and answer questions about the Life Sciences Fellowship Program, a full-time, two-year program that provides experiential learning in research and development (R&D) commercialization/startup creation for life sciences entrepreneurs.

Objectives: Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the program details including the application process with Jim, as well as to hear from current fellows experiencing the program.

Zoom Webinar - Registrants will receive a Zoom link closer to the date.

Date: Tuesday, July 21, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM MDT
Location: Online

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We realize that navigating the innovation ecosystem can be challenging. Finding the right funding organization and applying for funding can be equally difficult. The purpose of these workshops is to help connect innovators with the support they need to progress their technologies. You will learn about funding organizations, the application process and hear from project advisors, and greenhouse gas quantification specialists on what it takes to successfully navigate the system.

If you are a clean technology innovator curious about the differences between how organizations fund projects and ideas that deliver environmental and economic benefits, these workshops are for you.

Please note: completing this registration will grant you access to all Maximizing Funding Potential sessions.

July 21st Agenda:

• 9 to 10:30 AM MDT – The Reverse Pitch
• 10:30 AM to 1 PM MDT – A Deeper Dive

July 22nd Agenda:

• 9 to 10:00 AM MDT – Preparing Your Best Funding Application

Date: Thursday, July 21, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM & Friday, July 22, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM MDT
Location: Online

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This summer we’ve taken our weekly Lunch Without Lunch on the (virtual) road! We've got two locations left! The Zoom meetup begins at noon and you will hear from:

• July 22 - MEDO.AI and Health City
• July 29 - Civic Tech YYC

Register here. 

100 companies. 8 hours. A 'show and tell' marathon that showcases Alberta startups across all sectors and stages to a friendly audience.

An Alberta-wide event that provides hands-on pitching experience, exposure and peer-to-peer support for startups across all stages and sectors.

The event will be hosted on a massive Zoom call. Calgary and Edmonton companies from all stages and sectors will be showcasing their accomplishments and asking for support to solve their next challenge (~4 min per company). Each one-hour block will be co-hosted by a different service provider. The audience is encouraged to provide feedback, recommendations, and referrals.

Afterwards, we all get together (virtually) for Startup TNT! (6-9 PM on Discord)

Startups/Entrepreneurs - this is an opportunity to practise your pitch, get your startup in front of your community, gain exposure or get advice on how to move your business forward.

Investors/VCs/Service Providers/Supporters - this is your chance to scout new or emerging companies from across the province and offer support.

All - you're helping create a community of peer-to-peer support for our amazing Alberta startups!

Learn more here.

Date: Thursday, July 30, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM MDT
Location: Online

Alberta based companies only. Registration closes July 26. To pitch, please fill out this Google form.

Public Speaking ranks as one of the highest anxiety-producing experiences that most people will face. But it is also one of the keys to success for many people in business. You may be an expert in your field, but if you can’t communicate that expertise to others, it will remain your secret.

Alyson Connolly is a public speaking coach and an expert in helping people overcome the anxiety of public presentations. She also works with clients who are good but want to improve and those whose accents impedes their clarity. She has built her career consulting with some of the top executives in Canada as well as up and coming businesses trying to build their brand.

Date & Time: Thursday, July 30, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Online

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Join our panel of experts for two back to back events. The first event is a 20 min powerful learning sessions on key competences needed for a successful online interview. The first session "pitching yourself" focuses on how to describe and highlight your expertise in a compelling way. Not only do you have to know how to pitch yourself, but pitching yourself in style is the focus of our second session. With key tips on interview attire, video camera set up, and recruiter hacks, the second session will give you the confidence to tackle your next interview. Finally, our third session brings to light much-needed tips on body language and facial expressions with the aim of translating non-verbal communication through video. The second event involves putting it all into practice!

Time: Thursday, July 30, 10 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Online

Register: Rapid Learning sessions, Hands-on Learning sessions

Description: Join Women Of MENA In Technology Edmonton for our July 2020 online event that includes a networking session and panel discussion on "The Impact of New Technology in the Oil & Gas Industry".Our events are gender-inclusive and open to all in Tech (STEM).⁠

Time: Thursday, July 30, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (MDT)
Location: Online 

Register here. 

TEC Edmonton is offering advice to Alberta-based companies on how to manage their businesses during the global pandemic. It includes a one-hour virtual session with professional service providers in the areas of banking, legal, accounting, marketing, business strategy, or government. 

This session is complimentary. Learn more here. For any questions contact: Shelley McDonald (780-492-6903)