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Entrepreneurs

Applications open: September 10, 2024

Applications close: February 14, 2025

Cost: $300

Wondering if you’re eligible? Read more.

Entrepreneur Applications open

 

Mentors

Interested in mentoring? SMARTstart requires enthusiastic and experienced business owners each year. Many of our mentors return year after year.  Please see the timeline below for an idea of what goes on in the program.  Please note that all dates may not be applicable for mentors.

Wondering if you’re eligible? Read more.

Mentor Application Form

 

 

Cochrane Program Timeline

Applications Open September 10, 2024
Information Sessions Monday November 18, 2025 – 5:30pm-6:30pm at The Station

Monday January 20, 2025 – 5:30pm-6:30pm at The Station

Monday February 10, 2025 5:30pm-6:30pm at The Station

Application Deadline February 14th 2025
Selection Process & Interviews February 18th – March 14th, 2025
Applicants Notified March 17th-21st, 2025
Program Launch Late March/Early April 2025
In-Person Seminars April 2025 to October 2025
Online Learning April 2025 to October 2025
Draft Plan Submitted June 2025
Final Draft Plan Submitted October 2025
Program Ends/Celebration Event October 2025

 

Contact Us

If you have questions about SMARTstart Cochrane, please contact us:

SMARTstart Cochrane
Email: Shane.Pegg@cochrane.ca
Phone: 403-851-7717