Description

District Ventures (DV) is Canadas first accelerator for consumer packaged companies (CPG) in the food & beverage and health & wellness sectors. DV connects innovative early-stage entrepreneurs with experienced advisors, investors and commercialization support. Its industry-leading six-month accelerator program is designed to increase a companys brand equity, sales and evaluation. Build on the initial success of District Ventures Accelerator Program by providing enhanced learning opportunities for the companies, with specific concentration on marketing and brand development. Objectives 1. Establish a community for innovative entrepreneurs and promote entrepreneurialism 2. Become a National Centre of Excellence for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies seeking to grow. 3. Design and develop the District Ventures structures, systems and processes to engage Small and Medium-sized Enterprises motivated to grow in the CPG market

Expected Results

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.

Recipient

District Ventures

Location

Calgary, AB T2N 3S3

Agreement Details

Number: 851415

Reference: legacy_2018-19_851415

Timeline

Start: Aug. 1, 2015

End: Feb. 28, 2019

Program

Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Organizations

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the …

Sector

Professional, scientific and technical services (54161)