Calgary Create and Connect: Grow Your Network!

Are you an entrepreneur, small business owner, innovator, or builder looking to bring your ideas to life?

Join us at Aurrin Ventures’ monthly Create & Connect series — a gathering designed to spark collaboration, share opportunities, and fund promising ideas.

Here’s what you can expect:

💸 Microgrant Award – One group will receive funding to help kickstart their project.
🤝 Networking & Collaboration – Connect with founders, entrepreneurs, and community builders.
🎤 Pitch Competition – We’ll have pre-selected entrepreneurs pitching, but anyone can join in! Just fill out the sign-up form here to express your interest and we'll be in touch: Sign Up Here!
Pitch slots are limited and filling up fast, so sign up early if you’d like to participate. Pitches are 3 minutes maximum, with 1 question.
👩‍⚖️ Judges Panel – Pitches will be evaluated by a panel of three experienced operators with real-world startup or operating experience.

📍 Location: Heliopolis Social Café, 817 1 St SW, Calgary

📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 5:30PM to 7:30PM

🎟 Tickets: All ticket proceeds go directly toward funding a new project.

• The venue is 18+.
• Pitches are limited to 3 minutes. No slides, Q&A, or follow-up is included.
• The microgrant will be awarded by e-transfer.
• Winners are required to attend a following event to provide an update.
• Aurrin Ventures make no guarantees regarding funding amounts, business outcomes, or future opportunities.
• By attending, you agree that photos or videos may be taken and used by Aurrin Ventures for promotional purposes (social media, website, and future events). If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please let us know when you arrive.
• By attending this event, you acknowledge that Aurrin Ventures is not responsible or liable for any personal injury, loss, damage, or theft that may occur. All event programming, judging decisions, and microgrant allocations are final and at the sole discretion of Aurrin Ventures.

Info: Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, founders, and industry supporters.

Info: Startups and innovators share their ideas in quick, energetic pitches.

Info: One group is selected to receive funding to kickstart their project. Also, hear from founders on challenges, successes, and valuable takeaways.

Info: Continue conversations, exchange opportunities, and build connections.

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Heliopolis Social Café, 817 1 Street Southwest, Calgary, Canada

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