B4 Change - Pond-Deshpande Centre
http://www.ponddeshpande.ca/social-enterprise-accelerator/
The Pond-Deshpande Centre is bridging the gap between challenges facing social entrepreneurs (lack of funding resources, lack of connections, lack of support network) and the creation of sustainable, scalable social enterprise. The B4 Change Accelerator gives entrepreneurs real life experience of testing those ideas out. The program runs between September and May, and is currently being revamped to be more inclusive of all social ventures at any stage of development. It is open to anyone from the Atlantic Canada region, however the various workshops and events will be predominantly hosted in New Brunswick.
The Pond-Deshpande Centre is bridging the gap between challenges facing social entrepreneurs (lack of funding resources, lack of connections, lack of support network) and the creation of sustainable, scalable social enterprise. The B4 Change Accelerator gives entrepreneurs real life experience of testing those ideas out. The program runs between September and May, and is currently being revamped to be more inclusive of all social ventures at any stage of development. It is open to anyone from the Atlantic Canada region, however the various workshops and events will be predominantly hosted in New Brunswick.
Foundry Institute - Technology, Management & Entrepreneurship
http://www.summerinst.ca/programs.html
http://www.summerinst.ca/apply2015.html
Foundry is your chance to finally test out that business idea you've been sitting on. It allows participants to test-drive entrepreneurship in a supportive and low-risk setting. Through coaching, classes, startup capital, and community support, Foundry assembles the ingredients to help you take an idea to market. We walk you through the steps of launching your own business. Participants are given the chance to test out their innovative ideas within a low-risk environment. Any individual or team of up to 3 people aged 19+ with a basic business idea can take part. There is no set number of teams selected each year, the cohort selection is based on the quality of applications. This takes place between the beginning of May and the end of July at the University of New Brunswick campus, but includes several trips around the New Brunswick province. Applications involve meeting with someone from the Summer Institute, submitting a written application and having an interview.
http://www.summerinst.ca/apply2015.html
Foundry is your chance to finally test out that business idea you've been sitting on. It allows participants to test-drive entrepreneurship in a supportive and low-risk setting. Through coaching, classes, startup capital, and community support, Foundry assembles the ingredients to help you take an idea to market. We walk you through the steps of launching your own business. Participants are given the chance to test out their innovative ideas within a low-risk environment. Any individual or team of up to 3 people aged 19+ with a basic business idea can take part. There is no set number of teams selected each year, the cohort selection is based on the quality of applications. This takes place between the beginning of May and the end of July at the University of New Brunswick campus, but includes several trips around the New Brunswick province. Applications involve meeting with someone from the Summer Institute, submitting a written application and having an interview.
Impact Incubator
http://impactincubator.org/
The impact incubator uses principles of Lean Start-up and Business Model Canvas to move social, environmental and community entrepreneurs through the process of launching an impactful initiative or business throughout Nova Scotia We meet people and ideas at whatever stage they’re at, and provide resources to help them move to the next level. Training is provided through the use of both in-person and distance-based approaches, as participants learn to research, design, plan and implement their social enterprise. Various training programs and workshops are sold as products, both as an Incubator package and separately depending on individual needs. Creation of a Personalised Development Plan and regular Coaching from an enterprise mentor that is relevant to the participants’ sector are also provided. Moreover, focused workshops tailored to specific needs and monthly network events give aspiring entrepreneurs a large scope of options to choose what best fits where they are currently at.
The impact incubator uses principles of Lean Start-up and Business Model Canvas to move social, environmental and community entrepreneurs through the process of launching an impactful initiative or business throughout Nova Scotia We meet people and ideas at whatever stage they’re at, and provide resources to help them move to the next level. Training is provided through the use of both in-person and distance-based approaches, as participants learn to research, design, plan and implement their social enterprise. Various training programs and workshops are sold as products, both as an Incubator package and separately depending on individual needs. Creation of a Personalised Development Plan and regular Coaching from an enterprise mentor that is relevant to the participants’ sector are also provided. Moreover, focused workshops tailored to specific needs and monthly network events give aspiring entrepreneurs a large scope of options to choose what best fits where they are currently at.
Cultiv8 - Nova Scotia
http://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/about/cultiv8.html
The Cultiv8 program aims to improve the agricultural aspect of the Nova Scotia economy through bringing entrepreneurial mindsets together with the agriculture industry. The program is open to both students at Dalhousie & Acadia universities as well as members of the local communities. The program utilises idea generation, educational programming and facilitated networking to harness the strong existing programs and the entrepreneurial resources at both universities. Students are given the opportunity to work on projects within the local agricultural industry. Cultiv8 is currently being revamped for the September 2015 launch.
The Cultiv8 program aims to improve the agricultural aspect of the Nova Scotia economy through bringing entrepreneurial mindsets together with the agriculture industry. The program is open to both students at Dalhousie & Acadia universities as well as members of the local communities. The program utilises idea generation, educational programming and facilitated networking to harness the strong existing programs and the entrepreneurial resources at both universities. Students are given the opportunity to work on projects within the local agricultural industry. Cultiv8 is currently being revamped for the September 2015 launch.
Catapult - ArtsLink New Brunswick
http://artslinknb.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&layout=category&task=category&id=42&Itemid=229
The Catapult Accelerator is for any artist within New Brunswick from any discipline of art and involves a four month cohort which go through six two-day bootcamps and one-on-one mentorship. The objective is to advance the arts within New Brunswick and empower artists as entrepreneurs by turning ideas into businesses through the intensive coaching.
The Catapult Accelerator is for any artist within New Brunswick from any discipline of art and involves a four month cohort which go through six two-day bootcamps and one-on-one mentorship. The objective is to advance the arts within New Brunswick and empower artists as entrepreneurs by turning ideas into businesses through the intensive coaching.
Mashup Lab - Virtual Incubator Program
http://www.mashuplab.ca/virtual-incubator.html
“The Mashup Lab Virtual Incubation Program (VIP) is for aspiring entrepreneurs that want to get from ‘idea’ to ‘viable business’.
The Mashup Lab VIP combines live-streamed sessions with experienced entrepreneurs from across the country that have ‘been there’ and one-on-one “on-the-ground” support. At no other time have startups in rural Atlantic Canada had access to this calibre of advice and guidance." (Mashup Lab 2015) The program includes weekly web sessions and in-person meetings, both at the Validation and Launch stages.
“The Mashup Lab Virtual Incubation Program (VIP) is for aspiring entrepreneurs that want to get from ‘idea’ to ‘viable business’.
The Mashup Lab VIP combines live-streamed sessions with experienced entrepreneurs from across the country that have ‘been there’ and one-on-one “on-the-ground” support. At no other time have startups in rural Atlantic Canada had access to this calibre of advice and guidance." (Mashup Lab 2015) The program includes weekly web sessions and in-person meetings, both at the Validation and Launch stages.
Outside of the Maritime Region
DMZ - Ryerson University
https://dmz.ryerson.ca/
Four months of access to tailored connections, mentorship, dedicated work space and programming at Ryerson University, Toronto Ontario. In order to take advantage of everything the program has to offer entrepreneurs should live within close proximity during the four months. It is open to all start-ups that meet the criteria, no affiliation with Ryerson is necessary. Companies must be addressing an important economic/social issue with their product, which must be at least at the prototype stage.
Four months of access to tailored connections, mentorship, dedicated work space and programming at Ryerson University, Toronto Ontario. In order to take advantage of everything the program has to offer entrepreneurs should live within close proximity during the four months. It is open to all start-ups that meet the criteria, no affiliation with Ryerson is necessary. Companies must be addressing an important economic/social issue with their product, which must be at least at the prototype stage.
Impact8 - MaRS Discovery District
http://impactinvesting.marsdd.com/strategic-initiatives/impact-8/
8 ventures work together for 8 weeks and go through a program which involves workshops, one-to-one advisory sessions and mentorship among other features. The program prepares ventures to raise capital and integrate impact into their performance measurement. It is for any social venture that has been operational for at least a year from any sector across Canada, and takes place between September and November in Ontario and Quebec, but is open to anyone from across Canada.
8 ventures work together for 8 weeks and go through a program which involves workshops, one-to-one advisory sessions and mentorship among other features. The program prepares ventures to raise capital and integrate impact into their performance measurement. It is for any social venture that has been operational for at least a year from any sector across Canada, and takes place between September and November in Ontario and Quebec, but is open to anyone from across Canada.