Deadline:
February 21, 2025
Location(s)
Online United States of America
Alberta
Overview
Details
Scale in the heart of Alberta’s tech innovation hub
We designed this unique program in the region for local and global entrepreneurs to land and expand in the tech innovation ecosystem of Alberta. The Alberta Accelerator program focuses on growth and scaling, and is a non-investment program.
Batch 7 of the program will welcome up to 20 startups, in Calgary, to get the opportunity to leverage our startup playbook, run rapid experiments to test the market, and learn funding best practices to scale in Alberta and beyond.
This cohort will also feature the launch of our Immersion Week, offering founders an exclusive opportunity to connect with a new tech ecosystem, build global networks, and drive their startups toward international growth.
Here's what you can expect
This program runs for 12 weeks, with 4 weeks of in-person delivery and 8 weeks online.
Please note that dates are subject to change.
PRE-PROGRAM - Application Process
The deadline to apply is February 21, 2025.
The program team will review all applications carefully. We will reach out to schedule an interview if there is a potential fit. We will respond with a decision prior to launching in April.
PHASE 0 [ONLINE] - Intro to the Program
Week 1 (April 7 - April 11, 2025)
Designed to set the stage for success, including goal setting, meeting the mentors, and diving into Thinkific courses tailored for foundational learning. Founders engage in practice pitches to refine their delivery and complete essential pre-work to prepare for the weeks ahead.
PHASE 1 [IN-PERSON] - Foundations of Growth
Week 2-3 (April 14 - April 25, 2025)
Foundational programming to cover growth marketing hacks, developing ideal customer profiles, and creating an effective one-liner. Founders participate in daily stand-ups that enable peer and resident mentor mentorship and guidance.
PHASE 2 [VIRTUAL] - Customer Discovery
Week 4 - 9 (April 28 - June 6, 2025)
Growth experiments, customer interviews, and weekly 1:1 meetings with mentors from 500 Global’s extensive network across industries.
PHASE 3: [IN-PERSON] - Investor Readiness & Graduation
Week 10 - 12 (June 9 - July 4, 2025)
Startups will learn to craft effective pitches, prepare investor readiness materials like data rooms, and develop fundraising strategies. The program culminates in graduation events, where founders will showcase their progress and network with key partners, ecosystem stakeholders and venture community members.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
We encourage you to submit an application if you:
- Are a pre-seed or seed-stage startup
- Have a tech-enabled solution that is already commercialized and in market
- Have a strong, coachable team
- Are based in Alberta or looking to land and expand in Alberta
Dates
Deadline: February 21, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
The program offers founders
- Bespoke programming: Discover a tailored curriculum sensitive to growing sectors in the region, including clean energy, digital health innovation, artificial intelligence, and more.
- Coaching and mentorship: Work directly with resident mentors dedicated to program participants, along with visiting mentors with local and global industry expertise to run rapid experiments, hold customer discovery interviews, and test product-market-fit.
- 500 Community: Get access to 500’s network and events in Alberta along with our larger, global network of partners, mentors, startups, and so much more.
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Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
