Post Secondary Institution (PSI) Business Development Support
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About
We are inherently optimistic about the future. Not only because we have the innovation community to make it happen, but the experience to back it up.
Students, staff, and alumni* of Edmonton’s post-secondary schools interested in building a technology-based company can access support through our Business Development Support (BDS) program.
The Post-Secondary Institution (PSI) Program, formerly known as ERIN PSI, is jointly funded by Alberta Innovates, through the Edmonton Regional Innovation Network. Available through Athabasca University, Concordia University of Edmonton, The King’s University, MacEwan University, NAIT, NorQuest College, and the University of Alberta.
*Alumni must be actively engaged with their post-secondary institution or have graduated within six months.
Details
- Contact an Executive in Residence to determine if you are eligible for the BDS program
- The Business Development Support (BDS) program is a free startup development service for aspiring entrepreneurs
- Successful BDS program applicants will be matched with subject-matter experts to help address your unique challenges and gaps and develop your technology company
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