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Entrepreneurs
Application Deadline: Open
Cost: $299
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Entrepreneur Application
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
SMARTstart Lakeland Program Timeline |
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| Applications Open | September 1, 2025 |
| Information Sessions | TBD |
| Application Deadline | September 28, 2025 |
| Selection Process & Interviews | September 29 – October 3, 2025 |
| Applicants Notified | October 3 – 10, 2025 |
| Program Launch | October 21, 2025 |
| In-Person Workshops | October 29, 2025 – May 20, 2026 |
| Online Learning | October 29, 2025 – June 9, 2026 |
| Draft Plan Submitted | February 27, 2026 |
| Second Draft Plan Submitted | April 14, 2026 |
| Final Draft Plan Submitted | June 5, 2026 |
| Program Ends | June 9, 2026 |
| Celebration Event | June 10, 2026 |
Contact Us
If you have questions about SMARTstart Lakeland, please contact us:
SMARTstart Lakeland
Email: adminlkd@albertacf.com
Phone: 780-826-3858