YSpace Investment Readiness Program With Alberta Innovates
Fast track your fundraising with the Investment Readiness Collective in partnership with YSpace, Fundraising Expert Michael Ho and Schulich’s Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship - a team that has helped raise $400 million + in VC funding!
The Investment Readiness Program is funded by the Government of Alberta to help Alberta-based technology companies raise venture capital through expert support.
What to expect
This unique program, supported by the Alberta Government will subsidize 75% of the programming cost, up to $10,000 CAD for Alberta-based companies to unlock their fundraising goals.
Companies will gain exclusive access to support their raise led by fundraising expert Michael Ho - a serial entrepreneur, former venture capitalist (VC), and member of the Schulich VC Advisory Council. Ventures can take advantage of highly curated tools and resources to execute their fundraising goals.
Additionally, founders can access the Schulich Venture Academy a first-of-its-kind academy that helps empower the next generation of Canadian startup/venture talent, providing specialized, 30-hour certificate courses for participants to master the skills necessary to operate their startups. Participants can choose either one or multiple tracks, based on their needs.
Fundraising Deep Dive
Ventures that are looking to acquire a white glove service to build out a fully customized fundraising package.
Ventures will have access to the following services:
- 1-1 Deep Dive Sessions with Fundraising Expert Michael Ho
- Fundraising Roadmap Development
- Pitch Deck Development
- Financial Modelling
- Pitch Strategy & Refinement
Your Subsidized Cost: $10,000
*Please note the total value of this stream is $20,000 + HST, with $10,000 being subsidized by the Alberta Government*
Schulich Venture Academy
The Schulich Venture Academy (SVA) offers intimate cohort-based training with prominent figures in the startup/venture ecosystem. Design and transform key areas of your business - with a focus on how they are viewed by the VC world, including:
- Venture Talent - Jenny do Forno, Chief People Officer at TouchBistro
- Venture Ops - Izabella Gabowicz, ex-COO at Sensibill
- Venture Finance - Leen Li, Former CFO at Wealthsimple
- Venture Capital - Prashant Matta, General Partner at Panache Ventures
Your Subsidized Cost: $1,000
*Please note the total value of this stream is $4,000, with $1,000 being subsidized by the Alberta Government*
Timeline
Ongoing Applications
The Investor Readiness Program with Alerbta Innovates has a continuous intake process.
Application process
Step: One
Choose the tier that best matches your startup’s current stage and needs.
Step: Two
Fill out the intake form by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
Step: Three
Our team will review your application and reach out to schedule an initial consultation to onboard you accordingly.
Ventures will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions about whether the program is right for you, email us at yspace@yorku.ca
Program eligibility
- The program is open to all Alberta resident tech companies that are actively fundraising.
- We are looking to support founders with innovative tech ventures. Founders who are driven, coachable, and collaborative with a growth mindset.
Apply
Please fill out the intake application below. We accept applications on a rolling basis.
Please reach out to yspace@yorku.ca if you have any questions.
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416-736-2100 ext. 44940
