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Venture Foundations

Advanced Manufacturing |

Fall 2026 Application

Thank you for your interest in Venture Foundations: Advanced Manufacturing. Before completing the application, please review the Program Overview PDF for information about the program, workshop schedule, eligibility, and what to expect.

We are looking for companies that fit these criteria:

• Developing a physical technology, including hardware, robotics, advanced manufacturing, industrial technology, medical devices, cleantech, or a related innovation.

• At approximately TRL 1–3, from initial concept through early prototype development.

• Led by founders with meaningful technical, research, industry, or domain expertise related to the problem they are solving.

• Ready to engage with potential customers and begin validating commercial assumptions.

• Looking to connect technical development with customer needs, commercialization, manufacturing, intellectual property, and funding.

• Able to commit to all five in-person workshops and practical work between sessions.

Once you’re ready, complete the application form below. Applications must be submitted by September 23, 2026.

About You

Full Name

Email

LinkedIn Page

Company / Venture

Your Venture

In 1-2 sentences, what are you building?

Maximum 300 characters.

What problem are you solving, and who experiences this problem?

Maximum 150 words.

Which best describes your venture?

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If other, please specify

What best describes where your technology is today?

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If other, please specify

What Technology Readiness Level are you currently at?

Review the Government of Canada TRL framework if you are unsure.
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Founder & Domain Expertise

Tell us about your relevant technical, industry, research, or professional experience.

What have you worked on, studied, researched, or built that gives you expertise in this area? If relevant, briefly include the expertise of other key members of your founding or technical team. Maximum 150 words.

What direct experience have you had with the problem you are solving or the industry you are entering?

For example: working in the industry, conducting research, developing related technology, interacting with customers, or experiencing the problem firsthand. Maximum 100 words.

Customer Discovery

How many conversations have you had with potential customers or users?

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What is the most important thing you have learned, or still need to learn, from potential customers?

Maximum 150 words.

Program Fit

What are the biggest challenges you are currently working through?

Select up to three.

If other, please specify

What would you most like to accomplish with your venture over the next 3-6 months, and how couldVenture Foundations help?

Maximum 150 words.

Commitment

The program includes five in-person workshops in Calgary. Can you commit to participating?

October 15, October 29, November 12, November 26, and December 10, 2026, from 1:00-4:00 PM.
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Are you willing to complete practical work between workshops, including customer discovery?

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Is there anything else we should know when considering your application?

Maximum 150 words.