SMARTstart Business Cohort Mentorship Program

A practical hands on program that gives you the skills and knowledge to successfully establish YOUR business.

Business Cohort Mentorship Program

A 9 month program for those with a business idea or startup businesses (typically less than 5 years).

2024 Applications Now Open

  • The 2024 program runs from March - November (with a summer break)

    Hosted in the Leduc StartUp Business Centre.

    Eligible Applicants requirements:

    • 18 years of age or older

    • Have a business idea you are ready to start implementing OR be a new business owner of less than 5 years

    • Ability to commit to attending bi-weekly classes, monthly mentorship meetings, online training modules and program work to complete your business or strategic plan (Average 4 hours per week)

  • Entrepreneurs who are accepted into the program get exclusive access to:

    • A small cohort of likeminded entrepreneurs

    • One year of GoForth Institute online learning modules

    • Semester 1 and 2 of in person A Conversation On Classes (Every second Wednesday 10:30am - 12:00pm)

    • Monthly peer + mentorship meetups (third Thursday of every month - evenings),

    • One - One business plan support, accountability + feedback with a business coach

    • A sponsored one year StartUp Chamber membership through the Leduc Nisku Wetaskiwin Regional Chamber

  • Mentorship is one of the most valuable parts of the SMARTstart program!

    If you are interested in becoming a participants mentor, visit the button below to review details and submit an application form.

    This is your chance to share your wisdom, business expertise and lessons learned with entrepreneurs who are just getting into the game.

Thank you to our SMARTstart Program Sponsors

The Leduc-Wetaskiwin SMARTstart program is an initiative administered through The Leduc Nisku Wetaskiwin Chamber. Our municipal funding partners, The City of Leduc and Town of Calmar, along with our corporate sponsors allow us to provide programs and resources to local residents and businesses within the Leduc and Wetaskiwin Regions for free or very low cost. Thank you to our SMARTstart program sponsors The Light House Cowork, Equitus Partners LLP and Tier3 IT Solutions.