Create and Connect: Get Funded!

Wed Oct 29 2025 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-06:00

Heliopolis Social Café | Calgary

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Join us at Create & Connect: a night to collaborate, network, and win a microgrant to kickstart your project!
About this Event

About This Event


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: https://forms.gle/QcNmmzYGp7eetAY9A.
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 – A panel of 3 judges will select the winner.



Event Details

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

📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 5:30PM to 7:30PM

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



Important Notes
  • 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.

Agenda

🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Arrival & Networking

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


🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM
Fast Fire Pitches

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


🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:00 PM
Microgrant Award Announcement

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


🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Networking

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


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

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

Tickets

CAD 12.06 to CAD 22.73

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