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Applications Now Open
Applications close: February 27th, 2026
Cost: $300
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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.
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Mentor Application Form
Cochrane Program Timeline |
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| Applications Open | December 1, 2025 |
| Information Sessions | Monday, January 19th 2026 – 5:00pm-6:00pm at The Station
Monday, February 9th 2026 – 5:00pm-6:00pm at The Station |
| Application Deadline | February 27th 2026 |
| Selection Process & Interviews | February 28th – March 14th, 2025 |
| Applicants Notified | Mid March 2026 |
| Program Launch | Early April 2026 |
| In-Person Seminars | April 2026 to October 2026 |
| Online Learning | April 2026 to October 2026 |
| Draft Plan Submitted | June 2026 |
| Final Draft Plan Submitted | October 2026 |
| Program Ends/Celebration Event | October 2026 |
Contact Us
If you have questions about SMARTstart Cochrane, please contact us:
SMARTstart Cochrane
Email: Shane.Pegg@cochrane.ca
Phone: 403-851-7717