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Past Events

Health Impact Investor Challenge - Investor Info Session

August 24th, 2023 | 11AM PT
Join us for an enlightening talk on Navigating the Investor Market: Due Diligence, Term Sheets, and Negotiations with Michael E. Reid from DLA Piper. We will discuss the state of the current investor market, important green and red flags to consider when conducting due diligence, a case study on evaluating a real deal and working through a term sheet. Did you miss it? No worries. Click the image to learn more and see a recording of the event.

Investing with Purpose - LinkedIn Live Conversation

August 23rd, 2023 | 12PM PT
Join Spring's Investment Programs Director Davina MacPhail in conversation with Future Capital's Founder Marlon Thompson. They'll explore how equitable access to funding can fuel the growth of innovative health, climate and women led ventures and how both accredited and non-accredited investors can become game changers in partnership with Spring and Future Capital. Did you miss it? No worries. Click the image to learn more and see a recording of the event.

Women Led Impact Investor Challenge - Investor Info Session

July 19th, 2023 | 12PM PT
Are you an investor looking to support Women Led impact focused ventures? One of the biggest factors in growing Women Led ventures is difficulty in gaining access to capital and securing funding. Meet and hear from regenerative entrepreneur Miah Shull Olmstead while learning how this challenge may be just what you need to get impact funding ready. Did you miss it? Just click the image to learn more and see a recording of the event.

Women Led Impact Investor Challenge - Entrepreneur Info Session

July 12th, 2023 | 12 PM PT
Are you a Women Led venture looking to raise capital? We're hosting a LIVE info session so you can learn more about the Women Led Impact Investor Challenge presented by the TELUS Pollinator Fund. You'll hear from last year’s Women Led IIC Winner, Dr. Karolina Papera Valente of VoxCell BioInnovation, who walked away from the 2022 finale with a $293,000 investment. If you missed it, just click the image to learn more and see the recording.

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

June 19th, 2023 | 3:00PM PT / 6:00 PM ET

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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