Create and Connect: Get Funded!
About Event
Event Host/Facilitator
Aurrin Ventures
Event Description
Are you an entrepreneur, small business owner, innovator, or builder looking to bring your ideas to life? Join us at Aurrin Ventures’ monthly Create & Connect series — a gathering designed to spark collaboration, share opportunities, and fund promising ideas. Here’s what you can expect: 💸 Microgrant Award – One group will receive funding to help kickstart their project. 🤝 Networking & Collaboration – Connect with founders, entrepreneurs, and community builders. 🎤 Pitch Competition – We’ll have pre-selected entrepreneurs pitching, but anyone can join in! Just fill out the sign-up form here: https://forms.gle/QcNmmzYGp7eetAY9A Pitch slots are limited and filling up fast, so sign up early if you’d like to participate. Pitches are 3 minutes maximum, with 1 question. 👩⚖️ Judges Panel – A panel of 3 judges will select the winner. Event Details 📍 Location: Heliopolis Social Café, 817 1 St SW, Calgary. This venue requires you to be 18+. 📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - 5:30PM to 7:30PM 🎟 Tickets: All ticket proceeds go directly toward funding a new project. Important Notes Pitches are limited to 3 minutes. No slides, Q&A, or follow-up is included. The microgrant will be awarded by e-transfer. Winners are required to attend a following event to provide an update. Aurrin Ventures make no guarantees regarding funding amounts, business outcomes, or future opportunities.
Event Type
Networking
Industry
Tech