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Entrepreneurs
Applications open: September 10, 2024
Applications close: February 14, 2025
Cost: $300
Wondering if you’re eligible? Read more.
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 | September 10, 2024 |
| Information Sessions | Monday November 19, 2025 – 5:00pm-6:00pm at The Station
Monday January 20, 2025 – 5:30pm-6:30pm at The Station Monday February 10, 2025 5:30pm-6:30pm at The Station |
| Application Deadline | February 14th 2025 |
| Selection Process & Interviews | February 18th – March 14th, 2025 |
| Applicants Notified | March 17th-21st, 2025 |
| Program Launch | Late March/Early April 2025 |
| In-Person Seminars | April 2025 to October 2025 |
| Online Learning | April 2025 to October 2025 |
| Draft Plan Submitted | June 2025 |
| Final Draft Plan Submitted | October 2025 |
| Program Ends/Celebration Event | October 2025 |
Contact Us
If you have questions about SMARTstart Cochrane, please contact us:
SMARTstart Cochrane
Email: Shane.Pegg@cochrane.ca
Phone: 403-851-7717