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Are you a student or young professional between the ages of 17 and 24? 

We're focused on strengthening and growing the city’s innovation sector to make Calgary THE place for entrepreneurs to launch and grow a startup. This starts with supporting and encouraging young aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue a career in tech and innovation and to build homegrown talent here in Calgary. Find opportunities to network and learn about tech, innovation and entrepreneurship.

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10X Future Founders Scholarship

Partner Program
  • Awarded Spring 2024
  • $1,000 cash scholarship
  • Scholarship for students in Calgary and surrounding areas

Calling grade 11 students! We’re awarding 10 scholarships to students across Calgary who are passionate about pursuing tech, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Mindset
In-person

Startup Essentials: Startup 101

Partner Program
  • Monthly on Wednesdays (excluding August and December)
  • $15/person + GST
  • Virtual

Let's start with the basics. Learn startup terminology, customer discovery and craft an elevator pitch. Startup 101 sets you up for success whether you are starting or joining a startup.

Mindset
Idea
Virtual

Startup Essentials: Discover

Partner Program
  • 4 weeks, 2 hours/week
  • $99/person + GST
  • Virtual

Knowing your customer enables you to develop products that address their needs, pain points, and preferences, ideally resulting in product-market fit and paying customers!

Idea
Hybrid

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