Are you an #entrepreneur in Central Alberta? There's still time to register for the Rural Pitch-Up Competition on December 6th! Polish up your business plan and present your ideas to a panel of potential investors. This is your time to shine! #ABinnovates #ABentrepreneur #AlbertaStartUp https://lnkd.in/g9sbDprq
Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network - CARIN
Non-profit Organizations
Red Deer, Alberta 474 followers
A collaboration of central Albertan institutions promoting entrepreneurship and idea export.
About us
A collaboration of central Albertan institutions promoting entrepreneurship and idea export. As central Alberta’s economic development hub, we can help with business advice, advocacy, new market access, financing, tech expertise, and innovation. Our mission is to foster the entrepreneurial spirit that is present in Central Alberta and help technology and knowledge-based companies move from idea to export in a faster, more seamless way. Our goal is to add diversity to the Central Alberta economy through the support and promotion of companies seeking innovations in smart agriculture, advanced manufacturing, and energy, among other sectors.
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http://www.ca-rin.ca
External link for Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network - CARIN
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 2-10 employees
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- Red Deer, Alberta
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- Partnership
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- 2020
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100 College Blvd Box 5005
Red Deer, Alberta T4N 5H5, CA
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In the weeks running up to Pitch-Up, this event comes at just the right time for you to brush up your investor pitch! https://lnkd.in/gJaKbjEh
Are you looking for investors or customers? Then join us for one or all three of a special three-part series titled "How to Perfect Your Pitch." Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage business owners, this series shares the secrets to getting customers, investors, and mentors. The series will also cover some of the best ways to access Alberta's business incubators and accelerators. Each week's session will feature fresh content and the opportunity to practice your pitch and get feedback from the facilitator and the other participants. These sessions are brought to you by Alberta Innovates and Alberta's eight Regional Innovation Networks: APEX Southeast Alberta Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network - CARIN East Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network GPRIN Northwestern Alberta Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta (RINSA) Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism Edmonton RIN Calgary Innovation Coalition These sessions are facilitated by two of Alberta’s best-known ecosystem builders, Brandy Old and Craig Elias. https://lnkd.in/g_gQ4SmD Jane Hunter-Uhryn Jennifer Jensen Jennifer Warren Janice Baskin Charlee Sereda Tracy Stroud Lorna Baird Alicia Cafferata-Arnett Chelsey Ehresman Kara Johnston
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It's almost time for Pitch-Up! Join us on December 6, 2024, as the Regional Innovation Networks from across the province showcase groundbreaking ideas and cutting-edge solutions from Alberta’s brightest early-stage, rural companies. 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 Alberta Innovates for making this event possible! SCHEDULE 9:45 – 10:00 AM: Competitors sign in and get set up, networking on Remo 10:00AM - 11:30 AM: Pitchers present 11:30AM - 11:45 AM: Networking/Break 11:45AM - 12:05 PM: Keynote Speaker 12:05PM-12:15PM: Winners announced + Sponsor spotlight ABOUT THE REGIONAL INNOVATION NETWORKS Pitch-UP! is powered by APEX, WBRIN, CARIN, RINSA, GPRIN, Innovate Cochrane and the East Central Alberta Regional Innovation Networks. Regional Innovation Networks are entrepreneur-centric, community-based networks with the goal of providing programs and services to accelerate the growth of technology and knowledge-based businesses in those jurisdictions. Don’t miss your chance to discover innovation, network, and support local talent. Register now: https://lnkd.in/g8eYW5wK
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Visit the CARIN website to see dozens of grant opportunities for Albertan entrepreneurs! https://lnkd.in/gtaibTM9
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Alberta’s rural and urban innovation support organizations are called Regional Innovation Networks (RINs) and are supported by Alberta Innovates. These RINs are spread across the province so that they can provide services and support where Alberta’s innovators and entrepreneurs are. Learn more about Alberta’s Regional Innovation Networks! Calgary – Calgary Innovation Coalition https://lnkd.in/gZjg-4Ym Central AB – Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network http://www.ca-rin.ca/ Edmonton – Edmonton Regional Innovation Network https://lnkd.in/eZ9nVdq East Central AB – East Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network https://lnkd.in/gu94Ruic Northeast AB – Wood Buffalo Regional Innovation Network https://www.wbrin.ca/ Northwest AB – Grande Prairie Regional Innovation Network https://www.gprin.ca/ Southeast AB – APEX: Southeast Alberta Regional Innovation Network https://lnkd.in/gtGug-s4 Southern AB – The Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta https://rinsa.ca/
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Alberta Innovates created the regional innovation network, including eight community centres across Alberta, to foster and accelerate the growth of tech and knowledge-based businesses across our rural and urban regions. We and our fellow RINs are passionate about providing our communities with programs and services that help you develop innovative and diverse businesses. Your ideas and small businesses are the future of our province! #AlbertaInnovates #AlbertaEntrepreneurs #DiversifyAlberta
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Did you know 2 out of 3 small-to-medium-sized #manufacturers in Western #Canada are experiencing one or more #bottlenecks, and just over 20% have not yet mapped their #manufacturing processes? Visit meecluster.ca or contact us at info@meecluster.ca to learn how the #MEECluster can put our expertise to work for your team to help overcome #challenges to growth, improve #productivity, and reduce costs. #smartmanufacturing #digitaltransformation #ABentrepreneurs #ABmanufacturing
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Take part in the Rural Founders in Tech Pitch Competition, proudly sponsored by CARIN! The BIPOC and Rural Tech Founders event series aims to help foster more access to the innovation sector by accelerating startup companies with diverse founders to advance problem-solving and social impact, create jobs, and fuel the economy. Our eighth event in the series will be the Rural Founders Pitch and Social series, which will be hosted in Red Deer, Alberta. Successful applicants will receive 2 free pitch coaching sessions and pitch to a crowd of supporters on October 17th at Garry W. Harris Canada Games Centre in Red Deer. Prizes include: The afternoon will also feature a resource fair, networking opportunities and refreshments. There will be a total of 5 Founders pitching for 4 minutes with 3 mins Q/A. #ABentrepreneurs #ruralAlberta #RuralBusiness
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