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Discovery Foundation ESSENTIALS IN STARTUP INVESTMENT

Overview

The Discovery Foundation Essentials in Startup Investment supports startup entrepreneurs in making their business as strong as possible while exploring the funding options that are best for your venture’s needs & aspirations. It’s open to all early-stage impact ventures while prioritizing BC-based companies in health innovation as well as founders from equity-deserving communities.

This program is mainly self-paced online and ‘always on’, perfect for early-stage entrepreneurs like you with a lot on the go. It’s also provided to you free of charge thanks to our generous partners at the Discovery Foundation with support from Spring and WeBC. Whether you choose to explore our guidebook, our online course, our live webinars or all of the above, you can choose the learning path that will best support your success.

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How We Can Help You

The benefits of this online course include, but aren’t limited to:

Flexibility – Choose how much you want to learn with our light-touch Essentials guidebook or full-scope LMS tailored to your areas of

Live Webinars – Dig into what you need to know most from industry leaders who have successfully walked a path similar to yours.

Mentorship – Get dedicated 1:1 support from experts.

Support – Continuous help and networking opportunities with Spring’s ecosystem of impact entrepreneurs & investors

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What You Can Expect

This online program will be useful if you are:

A founder of an impactful and/or innovative business

Investment-curious and seeking to learn more about the fundraising process

Seeking funding opportunities to support business growth

Interested in learning more about funding options and building a personalized funding roadmap

Exploring pursuing investment as a funding option and would like to learn more about what this entails

Seeking a down-to-earth program that’s as extensive or as short as you need to reach your learning goals

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Webinars to Help You Thrive

Registration in our Discovery Foundation Essentials Program also includes this slate of virtual webinars with industry experts. All webinars run from 1PM PT/4PM ET on Zoom:

Empowering Indigenous Entrepreneurs in Tech- Nov. 13th

This session will address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Indigenous entrepreneurs in the tech space. Highlight success stories, resources available, and strategies for building a supportive network. Guest Speaker Joshua Nilson, Founder of Stealth, Chair- Indigenous Tech Leaders C-Council at BC-Tech & Board Member at Indigenous Tech Circle.

Building a Funding Roadmap for Tech Startups – Nov. 21st

We’ll explore the various types and stages of funding available to tech startups, providing you with practical insights and best practices to navigate the funding landscape. From initial friends and family contributions to securing angel investments and eventually scaling with venture capital, we’ll dig into how to build a strategic funding roadmap tailored to your business’s needs.

Women’s Health + FemTech Panel – Nov. 27th

We’ll address the challenges and opportunities in the fem tech industry, including regulatory and privacy concerns, and the importance of inclusivity and intersectionality. Join us for a comprehensive discussion with experts, healthcare professionals, tech developers, policymakers, and advocates.

Navigating Health Canada Approvals – Dec. 4th

This session covers the regulatory landscape for health innovation in Canada, including the approval process for health-related products and services. Invite experts who can provide insights and practical tips on compliance and best practices.

Measuring Impact & Crafting Your Impact Thesis – Dec. 10th

You’ll discover how to define, measure, and communicate their venture’s social or environmental impact. Learn to develop a clear impact thesis and explore frameworks for measuring success. This session will enhance your ability to attract mission-driven investors by effectively articulating the change your venture aims to create.

Access Over $1M in Perks

Spring’s Perks Platform

Participants in our Essentials programs get access to our perks platform full of free consultations & discounts and more on everything your startup needs. From accounting & HR to Google Workspace, Hubspot, Adobe and more, our platform has what you need at startup-friendly prices. Sign up to get your access.

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