Scale-up and Investment Challenge
CleanTech
Imaginal Ventures has partnered with Foresight CAC and Spring Activator to launch the 8-month Atlantic Canada Cleantech Scale-up and Impact Investment Challenge.
As a leader, you will learn how to scale your business for impact and growth; be prepared to interact effectively with investors. Gain access to $100,000 from impact investors and a network of investors for current and future investment rounds.
Cost: Sponsored
Application Deadline: March 17, 2023
Program Overview
Imaginal Ventures, Foresight Canada and Spring Activators are collaborating to bring a founder-centric ecosystem-building program for cleantech companies. By building the capability of both ventures and investors, we accelerate the growth of businesses ready to scale.
Through this collaborative model, we will recruit ten climate solution start-up entrepreneurs within Atlantic Canada and at least 20 investors from the Atlantic Provinces and across Canada.
What to Expect from this Scale-up and Investment Challenge
Over the course of 8 months, we offer three innovative programs designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and capabilities to overcome challenges that hinder growth in the cleantech industry.
The Imaginal Scale-Up Program is a modern and innovative virtual 12-week program. This program supports founders and leaders to design, develop and implement strategies to create sustainable growth. The program uses evidence-based techniques that teach conscious decision-making, building a solid foundation to accelerate growth and impact.
Foresight’s Investment Readiness Program is grounded in its leading national program for Cleantech companies. The 4-week program is designed to prepare ventures for interfacing with investors.
Spring Activator’s Investor Challenge teaches impact investing and measurement to investors, including best practices around investing in uncertain times. The 11-week program includes due diligence, impact measurement, deal term negotiation and more.
Who Should Apply
Early-stage Cleantech companies in Atlantic Canada looking to raise capital from impact investors
Cleantech start-ups looking to access expertise to advance their growth
Individuals passionate about making the world a better place and developing solutions to address climate change
What You’ll Gain
Strategy to Scale
Your Business
Investment
Readiness
Impact
Investment
Testimonials
Ben Wiper, Founder, Collaskins
Alex Russel, Director Business Operations, Rayleigh Solar Tech
Lee Scully, Head of Operations, Drinkable
Program Milestones
Application Period: February - March 2023
Selection Period: March - April 2023
Imaginal's Scale-up Program: April – July 2023
Spring Activator's Investment Readiness Program: September 2023
Spring Activator's Impact Investor Challenge: January - March 2024
Finalist Selection: January - March 2024
Pitch Finale: March 2024
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