Innovator's Toolkit Series
Spring 2013
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Session 1: Market Discovery
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
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Session 4: People + Leadership
Wednesday, June 12th, 2013
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Session 2: Business Model Design
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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Session 5: Intellectual Property Strategy
Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 |
Session 3: Market Capture
Wednesday, May 29th, 2013
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Session 6: Money & Milestones
Wednesday, June 26th, 2013
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From uncovering financing options to capturing your market, Innovate Calgary's new Innovator's Toolkit Series will arm innovators with a toolkit for business success. Comprised of six half day sessions, the series is focused on providing the most effective best practices for company development, and is designed to provide innovators with valuable insight from ‘been there, done that’ mentors, entrepreneurs and executives.
“The Entrepreneurs Toolkit is an information packed introduction to the key factors contributing to a successful startup. It is highly relevant to any company launching new produts, entering new markets, as well as to startup companies.”
- Scot Kornak
“This session was incredibly valuable to me and my company. It really helped to push us in the direction of raising capital and transition into a growth phase.”
- Mark Scantlebury
"Nearly all the content covered in the Innovator's Toolkit Series provided useful information that will benefit my startup. I highly recommend it!"
- Nick Winsor
Target Audience
- Technology innovators and companies at any stage of development
Register for one or more sessions, or the whole series.
Cost
Cost is per person.
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Complete series: $500 for all six sessions
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Student pricing: If you are currently a student, or are still
within one year after your original graduation date, please inquire
about student pricing.
Space is limited! A maximum of two attendees per company is permitted. The second attendee must register separately.
Information Session
Date: May 8, 2013
Time: 12 - 1 PM
Come learn more about the spring 2013 series, which runs from May 15 - June 26. This is a free information session. Lunch is provided and RSVP is required to Amanda Khuu at akhuu@innovatecalgary.com.
Session 1: "Market Discovery"
Date: May 15, 2013
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Learn to identify customers willing to pay for a solution while gaining valuable insight into what they demand. This session provides innovators with a better understanding of the process for bringing a tangible market connection to their innovation.
Session 2: "Business Model Design"
Date: May 22, 2013
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Learn about the integrated nature of a business model, and how to examine and refine the revenue model to support its delivery. This session demonstrates a method for identifying and designing the key elements needed to deliver value to customers.
Session 3: "Market Capture"
Date: May 29, 2013
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Set your offering apart in a meaningful way. Not only will innovators learn to build an authentic brand that is connected to its customers, but they will also learn about market planning and how to get from concept to first sales to growth.
Session 4: "People + Leadership"
Date: June 12, 2013
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Build ‘mental capital’ as a key part of your startup. Using a leadership model that gets results, innovators will gain an understanding of advisory board creation, the value of networking, mentor groups, and how to attract the right people to an organization.
Session 5: "Intellectual Property Strategy"
Date: June 19, 2013
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Did you know if you file for a patent too early, you can limit your chances for success? Determine whether and when you need intellectual property protection. Innovate Calgary’s intellectual property experts provide answers while guiding innovators through the full breadth of intellectual property protection options for their companies and technologies.
Session 6: "Money & Milestones"
Date: June 26, 2013
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Discover the diversity of available financing options. Learn from investors and fellow entrepreneurs about financing your opportunity, from seed to venture capital, and the pros and cons of each. Innovators will learn the importance of managed growth, when and how to ‘bootstrap’ without giving away equity, banking options, and how the government can help with funding and grants.
Schedule
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8:45 am |
Networking Breakfast |
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9:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Core topic |
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12:30 to 1:00 pm |
Wrap up and working session with the EIR team |
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1:00 to 2:00pm |
Extra working time with the EIR team |
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For more information about the Innovator's Toolkit, contact:
Steven McIlvenna
Director, Entrepreneur Development
Phone: 403.284.6419
Email: smcilvenna@innovatecalgary.com