Services

With partnerships across academia, industry, and government, Innovate Northwest creates synergies that strengthen regional capabilities and leadership in innovation.

Entrepreneur and Venture Development

At Innovate Northwest, Entrepreneur and Venture Development means equipping innovators with the resources, expertise, and connections they need to transform ideas into thriving businesses. We support entrepreneurs at every stage — from validating concepts and developing prototypes to securing investment, scaling operations, and entering markets. By combining mentorship, training, and access to Alberta’s innovation ecosystem, we help reduce risk, accelerate growth, and strengthen the impact of ventures across Northwest Alberta.

Service Portfolio

Innovate Northwest offers a suite of services including innovation labs, mentorship programs, and funding platforms to accelerate tech solutions.

Product Offerings

Our products focus on enhancing connectivity among stakeholders using digital platforms that enable efficient collaboration and resource sharing.

Consulting Services

Tailored consulting services help organizations navigate the innovation landscape, maximizing success rates and growth opportunities.

Mission, Vision and Values

Through targeted initiatives, Innovate Northwest accelerates the development of new technologies paving the way for future growth and competitiveness.

Mission

Innovate Northwest, Prairie Regional Innovation Network supports, mentors and accelerates success for inventors and innovators in the Greater Peace region. We are a leading driver of transformative innovation, enabling sustainable economic growth and inclusive prosperity in the Northwest.

Vision

Innovate Northwest, Regional Innovation Network supports entrepreneurs and innovators to accelerate ideas that contribute to economic growth in the region. We want to connect innovative minds, support emerging technologies and facilitate knowledge exchange to address real-world challenges.

Core Values

Innovate Northwest, Regional Innovation Network empowers innovators and entrepreneurs in NW Alberta with access to resources, mentorship, and support from idea to implementation. We value collaboration, inclusivity, sustainability, and leadership.

Are you a BIPOC Entrepreneur? Do you Live in Alberta? Apply to EmPowerize!

EmPowerize is a virtual program designed to support early stage BIPOC entrepreneurs and budding entrepreneurs with a new business idea or innovation. Learn the ins and outs of the Business Model Canvas and learn about “The Pitch”. We help you learn how to develop your pitch and pitch your business or idea. The program culminates in a pitch competition with thousands of dollars of value in prizes!

EmPowerize was developed by Community Futures Grande Prairie & Region and has support form the Alberta Innovation Network and the 8 provincial Regional Innovation Networks.

Follow the link below to apply. We look forward to seeing you there.