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Post Secondary Institution (PSI) Innovation on Campus

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THIS IS FOR YOU IF

You are a student, staff, and alumni of Edmonton’s post-secondary schools interested in building a technology-based company can access the support of the Innovation on Campus team. Alumni specifically, must be actively engaged with their post-secondary institution or have graduated within six months.

The Post-Secondary Institution (PSI) Program is a free program thanks to the joint support by Alberta Innovates, through the Edmonton Regional Innovation Network.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Set up a meeting with any of the team members listed below for mentorship, advising, and help to determine the next steps in your entrepreneurial journey. Our team members all have real-world experience starting and building businesses, and they can connect you to the resources you need to start or scale yours.

Our team possesses experience across a broad range of areas including sales and marketing, intellectual property, fundraising, social innovation, and general business operations, and can help you take your next critical step as you build your company. We employ a team-based approach to our interaction and will provide you with the necessary resources at the appropriate time to move you forward.

OUTCOMES

  • Resources to help you start or scale your business 
  • Mentorship from our team members  
  • Awareness of next steps in your entrepreneurial journey

MEET THE TEAM

  • Jeff Shon
  • Shalon McFarlane
  • Brittney Roy
  • Svetlana Sapelnikova
  • Tristan Ham

HOW TO APPLY

Connect with Jeff Shon to discuss your particular needs and how you can benefit from the Innovation on Campus team.

This program is offered at no cost, thanks to Alberta Innovates, through the Edmonton Regional Innovation Network.

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