Scale your startup with Velocity

Alberta Catalyzer offers merit-based, pre-accelerator programs for early-stage tech entrepreneurs in Alberta—at no cost.

We provide expert coaching and valuable resources to help you at various stages of your business development.

Whether you are leveraging customer feedback to build a prototype, creating a marketing and sales strategy, or trying to secure financing for your company, our programs are designed to meet your needs.

Discover which one is for you.

Velocity

Position your business for scalability and investment.

  • Develop a comprehensive go-to-market strategy tailored to your business's needs

  • Strengthen your sales and revenue strategies to drive growth and maximize profit

  • Gain essential knowledge about investing, attracting investors and securing funding

  • Streamline team operations for scalability and long-term success

What You’ll Do:

  • You are an Alberta-based business

  • You have validated your product or service with users through market testing…

  • You have generated your first recurrent sales and are ready to scale…

  • You can commit to 8-10 hours per week of in-person sessions in Calgary or Edmonton…

If…

PROGRAM LENGTH

8 Weeks, Hybrid (Virtual Across Alberta & In-Person in Calgary)

UPCOMING COHORTS:

Hybrid: Cohort 18 (October 14 – December 3)

NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE

Cohort 18 Application Deadline - September 15, 2025

Traction

Build a growth-first marketing and sales strategy.

  • Craft a robust, go-to-marketing strategy tailored to your product

  • Strengthen your sales pipeline and enhance outreach strategies to drive growth

  • Develop marketing campaigns and strategies to reach your target audience

  • Hone your elevator pitch to effectively communicate your value proposition

What You’ll Do:

  • You're registered in Alberta and ready to accelerate your business growth…

  • You've completed your MVP

  • You're actively pursuing initial sales or have commitments from customers…

  • You have multiple beta users, a pilot program, and/or a letter of intent…

If…

PROGRAM LENGTH

5 Weeks, Online

UPCOMING COHORTS:

NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE

TBA

TBA

Apply Today for Free!

Step 1

Apply to one of our programs using this application form.

Step 2

After review by our team, your eligibility will be confirmed within 2 weeks.

Step 3

Eligible companies will start the onboarding process. Non-eligible companies will be redirected to local resources and support.

  • What founders have to say.

    This program has absolutely changed the face of our company for the better, and I cannot wait to apply the many principles, methods, and also connections to our operations moving forward. We are already seeing positive outcomes as a result of participating in this program and I know it's just the beginning.

  • What founders have to say.

    Was a real pleasure and honour to be a part of this program. Was very helpful for us to understand how to scale and have a cleaner message about our product. Great team and communication. Everyone was very genuine and supportive. Amazing program.

  • What founders have to say.

    [The most beneficial part of the program was] community , learning, support (coaches, speakers, mentorship) . Validates imposter syndrome and supports founders mental health and resilience.

  • What founders have to say.

    I loved my Alberta Catalyzer experience and am incredibly grateful for the support I have received. I hope that other entrepreneurs have the same opportunity as I feel like it has allowed me to pursue and actualize an idea that I was not sure was possible. Thank you for everything!

  • What founders have to say.

    You won't be disappointed, it was exactly what I needed to show the potential of my organization to the world. This program is simply amazing!

Apply today to get started.

Whether you are leveraging customer feedback to build a prototype, creating a marketing and sales strategy, or trying to secure financing for your company, our programs are designed to meet your needs.