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Investing in Health: Understanding Investors' Mindset

June 6th, 2023 | 12:00PM PT

Are you seeking foundational investment education and insights? Join us on June 6th, 2023 for Investing in Health: Understanding Investors’ Mindset in partnership with Discovery Foundation, Nimbus Synergies and Innovate BC. This panel discussion features thought leaders Jason Robertson, Irene Dorsman, and Rishad Usmani. Register today, you won't want to miss this!

The Discovery Foundation’s RISE Resilience: Health Innovation Investment Readiness Program
The Discovery Foundation’s RISE Resilience: Health Innovation Investment Readiness Program

Applications Close June 7th, 2023

The Discovery Foundation’s RISE Resilience: Health Innovation Investment Readiness Program powered by the Discovery Foundation aims to advance life sciences innovation within the impact investor and startup ecosystem. Entrepreneurs learn more about this program today.

Quebec Cleantech Investment Challenge: Pitch Night Finale (Hybrid)

June 15th, 2023 | 4:00PM PT

Join us for the Quebec Cleantech Investment Challenge Pitch Night Finale, powered by HSBC, and watch the final 5 pitch their way to $100,000 in funding. The Top 5 will pitch their investment-ready solutions to a panel of peers and investors to develop their climate solution! Get in touch if you want to join us!

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Health Impact Investor Challenge Finale Presented by the TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good

June 19th, 2023 | 6:00PM PT

Join us on June 19th, 2023 for the Pitch Finale of Spring Activator’s 2023 Health Impact Investor Challenge presented by the TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good. This is a program designed for impact investors and health ventures to make and seek impactful investments. Through this program, our investor and venture cohorts worked together to learn the ins and outs of impact investing and fundraising, concluding with a Pitch Finale to wrap it all together. Save your seat now!

Impact Start-up Visa Program Info Session

June 21st, 2023 | 8:00AM PT
Are you looking to immigrate to Canada? If so, you're in the right place. The Impact Start-up Visa (ISV) combines a traditional startup program with processes and support to help you solidify your business in Canada. This info session will run through our most frequently asked questions.

Atlantic Cleantech Impact Investor Challenge

September 15th, 2023

This program will accelerate early stage cleantech start-ups and stimulate impact investing in the Atlantic Canada cleantech industry. Over the course of this investment challenge, we will collectively, expand the impact investment community across Canada, guide early-stage and impact-curious investors into impact investing, empower and fund impact ventures creating cleantech solutions located in Atlantic Canada. Learn more about the program here!

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Angels for Climate Solutions: Pitch Finale

April 25th, 2023 | 5:00PM PT

Mark your calendars and join us for the Angels for Climate Solutions Pitch Finale showcasing 5 of Vancouver and BC’s most promising climate solution startups. With such a diverse slate of startups, it will be a close race to see which of the featured startups will take home the $150,000+ investment.

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Impact Investing 101: Diversify Your Investment Portfolio in 2023

April 27th 2023

Join Genus Capital Management in a free webinar, hosted by Shannon Ward and Jill Bester, and featuring Spring’s own Mari Mathews on impact investing and how to make empowering investment decisions. Save your seat now!

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Health Impact Investor Challenge

Investor Applications Close April 12th 2023

The Health Impact Investor Challenge powered by the TELUS Pollinator Fund aims to advance life sciences innovation within the impact investor and startup ecosystem. **Application period:** February 13th  – March 27th 2023 **Investor Application Deadline:** April 12th 2023

Zen Launchpad + Spring Product and Technology Accelerator Program Info Session

April 14th, 2023 | 8:00AM PT

Are you looking to immigrate to Canada? If so, you're in the right place. Zen Launchpad's Product & Technology Program combines a traditional startup program with processes and support to help you solidify your business in Canada. Spring, supports your application for Permanent Residency so you can make Canada your and your family's home base. This Program operates under the banner of the Start-up Visa—a Canadian immigration channel.

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Quebec Cleantech Investment Challenge

Investor Applications Close March 31, 2023

This challenge is powered by HSBC and designed to increase the flow of capital investment into **Quebec-based**  cleantech ventures. It is delivered in collaboration with Social Innovation Canada, Foresight Canada and Cycle Momentum. **March 31, 2023:**  Last call for investor applications.

How Do I Do That? A Beginners Guide to Operations Planning

March 22th, 2023 | 12:00PM PT

Does your strategic plan need a refresh? Join us in a free webinar, hosted by Rachel Flood at Alignment Ops, and let’s optimize your operations plan for success! Get key insights and the opportunity to ask questions live.

Impact Investing, Angel Investing: Tools for Action

March 17th, 2023 | 8:00AM PT

Let's talk about impact investing! Join us for our in-person event on March 17 at 8 am at Innovobot’s Office space in Montreal. We'll start with a relaxed early morning networking session where you'll hear from experienced impact investors and the tools available for angel investors in the space.

Impact Start-up Visa Program Info Session

March 15th, 2023 | 8:00AM PT

If you are looking for an opportunity to immigrate to Canada your impact business in 2023 - join us for an info session on the Impact Startup Visa Program! Here's your opportunity to chat directly with the ISV program team. Save your seat now!

The Future of Canada's Plant-Based Protein Ecosystem

March 8th, 2023 | 3PM ET/12PM PT

Companies and ecosystem supporters in the Canadian plant-based marketplace - you’re invited! Join us on March 8, 2023 at 12PM PT | 3PM ET for an interactive virtual discussion that will bring together Canada’s plant-based protein sectors! Entrepreneurs and investors of the plant-based protein industry are invited to join the discussion along with members of government, agriculture communities, innovation hubs and educational institutions. Reserve your free spot at this event now.  

Health Impact Investor Challenge Entrepreneur Info Session

March 7th, 2023 | 9AM PT/12PM ET

Are you an impact entrepreneur in the healthcare space looking to raise capital? Join our LIVE info session so you can learn more about the Health Impact Investor Challenge presented by the TELUS Pollinator Fund. This program was designed to help impact entrepreneurs take their company to the next level of growth. Be sure to register to reserve your virtual spot.  

Angels For Climate Solutions | Pitch Night

February 28th, 2023 | 4:00PM -7:00PM PT

Join us for the Angels For Climate Solutions Pitch Night on Feb 28th to hear from 15 of our ecosystem's most promising climate solutions startups! Which startups will continue their journey to receive a $100,000 angel investment? Join us live on Feb 28th to find out.

Recession-Proof Your Website and Generate Leads Like The Pros

February 22nd, 2023 | 12:00PM PT

Growing your business during a recession wasn't how you pictured entrepreneurship, was it? So, how cool would it be to have a website that generates you leads even while you're sleeping?  Emily Chow, Marketing Strategist, is hosting a free webinar to support. Get key insights and the opportunity to ask questions live.

Quebec Cleantech Investment Challenge Investor Info Session

February 7th, 2023 | 9:00AM PT

Many entrepreneurs are leading the charge in innovation with brilliant ideas—ideas that require funding and mentorship to accelerate the transformations they seek to make. How can investors help make an impact through capital and fuel this much-needed impact forward? What does it mean to be an impact investor? What does this space look like beneath the surface, and what kinds of companies are emerging as leaders? Join us virtually in this Info Session!

Raising In a Recession Webinar

January 25th, 2023 | 12:00PM PT

With Canada’s economic growth is slowing down, we understand this is a stressful reality for entrepreneurs, especially those running small businesses. Keith Ippel is hosting a FREE webinar on January 25th, 2023 at 12PM PT to provide insights on how you can locate funding in a recession. Join us at our webinar!

Investor Info Session: Angels for Climate Solutions

December 5, 2022 | 11AM PT

Join our session to learn more about the Angels for Climate Solutions Program; an education and training program for impact-curious investors with a focus on climate solutions.

Women-led Impact Investor Challenge Finale

November 29, 2022 | 3PM PT

We are ecstatic to see these companies reach their next level of growth, with one finalist venture earning a $100k+ investment! Join us virtually to find out who it will be.

Mission Possible: Work Life Balance as an Entrepreneur

November 23, 2022 | 12PM PT

Are you a small-business owner who loves what they do but doesn’t have enough time to rejuvenate? Avary Kent is hosting a FREE webinar on November 23, 2022 at 12PM PT focused on work life balance as an entrepreneur.

Food Impact Challenge Pitch Finale

November 22, 2022 | 3PM PT

Tune in for the Pitch Finale of Spring Activator’s 2022 Food IMPACT Challenge! We are ecstatic to see these companies reach their next level of growth, with three winners receiving prizes of $15k, $10k or $5k at this event! Join us virtually to find out who it will be.

Sustainability & Profits: How to Improve the Financial Success of Your Business Through Sustainability

October 19, 2022 | 12PM PT

Lucy Cullen - Food & Sustainability Program Manager at Spring Activator and Founder & CEO of Earthpup is hosting a FREE  webinar on how to improve the financial success of your business through sustainability.

Kootenay Investment Challenge Pitch Night Presented by KAST

October 13, 2022 | 3PM PT

Throughout a series of pitches, the incredible cohort of tech ventures will deliver live pitches and the investor cohort awards $40,000 to $50,000 in investments to the winning tech entrepreneur at the Finale. Register to see who becomes a finalist LIVE!

E-commerce 101: How to Set Up Your E-commerce Store & Start Selling Online

September 28, 2022 | 12PM PT

This is Part 2 of a free webinar series presented by the Discovery Foundation Business Activate Program. Join Vivian McCormick, Co-Founder & CEO of Flax Home, as she walks through what to consider before setting up your ecommerce store front, the steps to take to set up your store and how to optimize your site for sales.

Digital Marketing Fundamentals for Your Small Business

September 21, 2022 | 12PM PT

This is Part 1 of a free webinar series presented by the Discovery Foundation Business Activate Program. Join Ray Wang, Principal at RW Digital, as he walks through digital channels to market your small business, the pros and cons of available digital channels and tips for SEO in 2022.

Investor Info Session: Impact Investor Challenge

September 8th, 2022

The IIC provides investors with with access to the resources and support they need to start connecting capital directly to entrepreneurial solutions they care about - regardless of their impact investing experience. Join us at our upcoming info session to learn more.

Entrepreneur Info Session: Ontario Impact Investor Challenge

August 15th, 2022 | 9 AM PST | 12 PM EST

The Ontario IIC provides Ontario-based entrepreneurs with with access to the resources and support they need to raise capital for their impact venture. Join us at our upcoming info session to learn more.

Recruitment in a Time of Uncertainty: How to Build a Team That Stays & Thrives

August 17th, 2022 | 12 PM PST | 3 PM EST

Florence Navarro is hosting this FREE webinar to support your recruiting efforts during these uncertain times. She will be sharing expert insights on building out teams in early-stage businesses.
This webinar is brought to you by the Discovery Foundation Business Activate Program.

Marketing For IMPACT: How to Tell Your Business Brand Story For Greater Impact & Customer Engagement

July 20th, 2022 | 12 PM PST | 3PM EST

Are you a small business owner interested in learning more about marketing with the intention of creating an impact? In this month's FREE Q/A webinar we will dive into why stories matter for your business, how to craft and share an impactful brand story, plus a simple framework for crafting your narrative.

Entrepreneur Info Session: Women-Led Impact Investor Challenge

July 14th, 2022 | 12 PM PST | 3PM EST

Are you a woman entrepreneur growing an impact startup that is ready to seek funding? Join us at our entrepreneur info session to learn more about how the Women-Led Impact Investor Challenge could support your growth.

Investor Info Session: Impact Investor Challenge

July 13th, 2022 | 12 PM PST | 3PM EST

The IIC provides investors with with access to the resources and support they need to start connecting capital directly to entrepreneurial solutions they care about - regardless of their impact investing experience. Join us at our upcoming info session to learn more.

Fundraising 101: Master Your Options, Gain Credibility and Learn How to Secure Funding

June 22nd, 2022 | 12 PM PST

Are you a small business owner interested in learning more about fundraising and getting investment-ready?
In this FREE online session, we'll focus on investment-readiness training. It's essential that entrepreneurs learn how to prepare before they approach investors. You'll learn how to master your options, gain credibility and ultimately secure funding.

Health Impact Investor Challenge TOP 5 PITCH FINALE

June 8, 2022 | 3 PM PST

Tune in to the Finale of Spring Activator’s 2022 Health Impact Investment Challenge presented by the TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good. Over the course of the program, our investor and venture cohorts work together to learn the ins and outs of impact investing and fundraising, gaining valuable insights from guest speakers and key players in the ecosystem. Hop online with us on June 8th as the top 5 ventures deliver 5-minute pitches in the final competition round to secure the grand prize: up to $100,000 in investment by the graduating impact investor cohort.

KAST IIC Investor Info Session

June 1st, 2022 | 12:30 PM PST

At Spring Activator and KAST, we are ready to witnessed many entrepreneurs leading the charge in tech innovation in the Kootenays with excellent ideas—ideas that require funding and mentorship to accelerate the transformations they seek to make.
Join us virtually in this FREE Info Session along with impact investing experts to explore questions around investing in the Kootenays, expand your network, and walk away empowered to make a difference in the Kootenays and beyond.

KAST IIC Entrepreneur Info Session

May 31st, 2022 | 4 PM PST

The KAST Impact Investor Challenge will work with Kootenays-based investors interested in stepping into locally-focused investing.
In this FREE online session, you will hear from entrepreneurs who have participated in our Impact Investor Challenge Program, and have the opportunity to ask questions about their journey, experience, insights, and next steps.

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IMPACT Startup Visa Program—Live Alumni Spotlight Event

May 25, 2022 | 9 AM PST

We’re excited to feature David Alva, Co-Founder of Proximity and a recent IMPACT Startup Visa Program graduate on our upcoming info session! You’ll hear about David’s journey from Peru to Vancouver and how and why he started his impact business.

How Your Food & Beverage Business Can Achieve Its Sustainability Goals With BCorp

May 11, 2022 | 1 PM PST / 4 pm EST

Many entrepreneurs are choosing B Corp to help monitor their sustainability progress and clearly define their impact. This event is for founders in food and beverage interested in learning more about becoming B Corp certified! The session will feature 2 B Corp food entrepreneurs who will share about their journeys and answer questions.

Health Impact Investor Challenge TOP 20 PITCH NIGHT

April 20, 2022 | 3 PM PST

This year, we're excited to be running this national Challenge in partnership with the TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good, and continue our dedication to supporting the impact investing and entrepreneurship health ecosystem across Canada. Join us for this exciting milestone event of the 2022 Health Impact Investor Challenge and witness the cohort of the top 20 purpose-led ventures deliver their pitches with one winner moving closer to the grand prize of up to $100,000 in investment.

Funding Your Food & Beverage Business | Info Session!

April 14, 2022 | 11 AM / 2PM EST

Our food business experts, Lucy Cullen and Allison Gibson go over program goals and details. This info session is an opportunity for you to get to know them, hear about the workshop series, and listen to others interested in applying, ask their questions and get answered—in real time!

Angels for Climate Solutions FINALE

April 5, 2022 | 4 PM PST

Join us for the Angels for Climate Solutions Finale Pitch Night, a program designed to accelerate investment into climate solutions by empowering a diverse community of startups and investors with new connections and shared values, and ultimately awarding a single startup from this cohort with $122,000 in investment. Watch the Top Startup take the Prize – Live.

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