Alberta Catalyzer: Traction
You have an MVP, you tested it on some customers, maybe you even have some early commitments. Now it’s time to dig in and generate some traction.
Programs to Start
Alberta Catalyzer: Engage
For startups who have done some customer discovery and are ready to develop an MVP (minimum viable product) with a tech-driven solution that can be tested against your potential customer! Get ready to test your assumptions, learn about your ideal customer, and secure your first sale or launch your MVP.
Testing Business Ideas
Do you want to validate your ideas before fully committing to them? As a startup, entrepreneur, or builder it can be difficult to know what to test and experiment on.
Post Secondary Institution (PSI) Business Development Support
Students, staff, and alumni of Edmonton’s post-secondary schools interested in building a technology-based company can access support through the Business Development Support (BDS) program.
Discover & Validate
Once you’ve mapped everything out with the Lean Canvas, we’ll guide you through talking to customers so you can build them something they love in the Discover and Validate Series.
Post Secondary Institution (PSI) Executive In Residence
Students, staff, and alumni* of Edmonton’s post-secondary schools interested in building a technology-based company can access the support of an Executive in Residence (EIR) on campus.
Preflight: Market, Sell & Pitch
You’ve tested your MVP and done thorough customer interviews—Nice work! Now that you know you’re building something customers love, it’s time to start crafting how you’re going to talk about your product or service. Get ready to dive into marketing, sales and the basics of investment and pitching.
Business Model 101
Map out our idea and validate its potential using the Lean Canvas. Whether you’re exploring entrepreneurship for the first time or it’s your tenth time testing an idea, a strong foundation will set you up for success.
Preflight: Build, Test & Learn
After talking to potential customers, it’s time to start building. In this stage we’ll guide you through assembling and testing your first MVP (minimum viable product) so you can keep learning and validating the parts of your idea you mapped out in the Foundations stage.