Empowering Entrepreneurs,
Driving Innovation

We built a one-stop shop for B.C. entrepreneurs because we want Canada’s economy to thrive. Whether it’s small to medium-sized businesses or environmentally and socially-conscious tech solutions, we equip entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, network, and capital, to launch, and grow transformational businesses in Canada.

Alacrity Canada

Our Impact

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11
Programs Launched
$359.6M+
Investment
Attracted
8,000+
Students
Enrolled
10,500+
Businesses
Supported
$147M+
Export Revenue
Facilitated
$1B
Enterprise
Value Created
6,894+
Jobs
Created
483
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Scholarships Utilized

Emerging or Established,
We Empower Small to Medium Sized Business Owners…

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We provide the education, community, and resources you need to grow and thrive. Our programs reflect entrepreneurs’ needs and Canada’s economic development priorities. Current programs include a Digital Marketing Academy, where founders learn how to get early market traction, as well as a handful of government grant programs (like the Plastic Action Fund, and CDAP fund) that give founders ready access to capital.

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The Tech Venture Studio
That’s Building Canada's Unicorns

There must be something in the water. The tech companies we’ve worked with are thriving. Join the former growth-stage entrepreneurs who we’ve helped commercialize and scale.

We supported Echosec’s launch by assembling the initial team and helping them find their first customers. We also helped the team get connected with key government partners, along with the right funding opportunities at the right time.
In its early days, we helped Tutela develop their product and find commercial viability. We supported the team through the stages of business development, securing funding, and a successful exit.
We assembled the founding team to launch the company, and supported the team through their product development process. We also provided guidance throughout their funding journey. The team was able to close a $43M Series A, and scale to 190 employees in 19 months.
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT - CDAP STREAM 1:
This World's Ours

“This World’s Ours is an inclusive center in the heart of Vancouver providing a safe, social space and a variety of programs for neurodiverse children and families. ALL children are welcome to participate in our programs.”

– Koryn Heisler, ‘This World’ Ours’ 
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Meet Koryn Heisler

“Our major struggles prior to getting our Alacrity grant were understanding different forms of advertising and how to effectively implement them, using SEO to optimize our website and blog, and having a Shopify store for the merchandise we sold from our vendors.”
<strong>Meet Koryn Heisler</strong></p> “Our major struggles prior to getting our Alacrity grant were understanding different forms of advertising and how to effectively implement them, using SEO to optimize our website and blog, and having a Shopify store for the merchandise we sold from our vendors.”
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“Through the grant and access to the online course (Alacrity DMB), we were able to not only learn about how to implement these things but were given the funds to make it possible, especially with regards to advertising. Once we were able to implement Google ads and social media advertising, we were able to see our customer base grow and had new leads. By seeing this positive impact, we then devoted more time and money to advertising in our budget. We are now more confident that we are reaching our target audience.”
“Through the grant and access to the online course (Alacrity DMB), we were able to not only learn about how to implement these things but were given the funds to make it possible, especially with regards to advertising. Once we were able to implement Google ads and social media advertising, we were able to see our customer base grow and had new leads. By seeing this positive impact, we then devoted more time and money to advertising in our budget. We are now more confident that we are reaching our target audience.”
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“Technology has played a vital role in the growth of This World’s Ours, enabling us to streamline operations, enhance customer experience, and expand our reach. Since inception, the following technologies have been used:

  • A new Wix website
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Google Advertising
  • Amilia SmartRec, an online booking system
  • QuickBooks
  • Dropbox
  • Slack
  • Shopify/Square
  • Email marketing”
“Technology has played a vital role in the growth of This World’s Ours, enabling us to streamline operations, enhance customer experience, and expand our reach. Since inception, the following technologies have been used:</p> <ul> <li>A new Wix website</li> <li>Social Media Advertising</li> <li>Google Advertising</li> <li>Amilia SmartRec, an online booking system</li> <li>QuickBooks</li> <li>Dropbox</li> <li>Slack</li> <li>Shopify/Square</li> <li>Email marketing”</li> </ul>

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CDAP Business Grant Programs
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Meet Koryn Heisler

“Our major struggles prior to getting our Alacrity grant were understanding different forms of advertising and how to effectively implement them, using SEO to optimize our website and blog, and having a Shopify store for the merchandise we sold from our vendors.”
<strong>Meet Koryn Heisler</strong></p> “Our major struggles prior to getting our Alacrity grant were understanding different forms of advertising and how to effectively implement them, using SEO to optimize our website and blog, and having a Shopify store for the merchandise we sold from our vendors.”
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“Through the grant and access to the online course (Alacrity DMB), we were able to not only learn about how to implement these things but were given the funds to make it possible, especially with regards to advertising. Once we were able to implement Google ads and social media advertising, we were able to see our customer base grow and had new leads. By seeing this positive impact, we then devoted more time and money to advertising in our budget. We are now more confident that we are reaching our target audience.”
“Through the grant and access to the online course (Alacrity DMB), we were able to not only learn about how to implement these things but were given the funds to make it possible, especially with regards to advertising. Once we were able to implement Google ads and social media advertising, we were able to see our customer base grow and had new leads. By seeing this positive impact, we then devoted more time and money to advertising in our budget. We are now more confident that we are reaching our target audience.”
“Technology has played a vital role in the growth of This World’s Ours, enabling us to streamline operations, enhance customer experience, and expand our reach. Since inception, the following technologies have been used:</p> <ul> <li>A new Wix website</li> <li>Social Media Advertising</li> <li>Google Advertising</li> <li>Amilia SmartRec, an online booking system</li> <li>QuickBooks</li> <li>Dropbox</li> <li>Slack</li> <li>Shopify/Square</li> <li>Email marketing”</li> </ul>

Apply here for CDAP Stream 1

CDAP Business Grant Programs

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