Find the Right Resources for Your Business
Our region is home to a strong network of organizations supporting entrepreneurs, producers, processors and established businesses.
Whether you are developing an idea, starting a business, exploring financing, commercializing a product, adopting new technology, building your workforce or preparing for growth, the organizations below can connect you with relevant expertise, programs and resources.
Choose the organization that best matches your needs and contact its team directly to learn about current services, eligibility requirements and next steps
Business Planning, Financing and Growth
Community Futures Lethbridge Region
Community Futures Lethbridge Region provides business planning assistance, coaching, training, financing and other resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Lethbridge region.
Community Futures Chinook
Community Futures Chinook supports entrepreneurs and small businesses in Taber and surrounding communities through business coaching, planning assistance, training and flexible financing options.
BIPOC Foundation
The BIPOC Foundation is a Lethbridge-based organization supporting Black, Indigenous and other people-of-colour entrepreneurs. Its services include business programs, mentorship, tools, connections and resources to help entrepreneurs start, grow and scale their businesses.
Innovation and Commercialization
Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta (RINSA)
RINSA supports entrepreneurs and small businesses developing technology-based and innovative products or services. It helps businesses navigate the commercialization process and connect with regional expertise, programs and resources.
Alberta Innovates
Alberta Innovates provides funding opportunities, coaching, industry connections and other support for researchers, entrepreneurs and businesses developing new products, technologies and solutions.
National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP)
NRC IRAP provides advice, connections and potential funding to help eligible Canadian small and medium-sized businesses strengthen their innovation capacity, develop technologies and bring new ideas to market.
Applied Research and Entrepreneurship
Centre for Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CARIE)
CARIE connects businesses and community organizations with researchers, students, facilities and applied research expertise at Lethbridge Polytechnic. These partnerships can help organizations address practical challenges, test ideas, improve processes and explore innovative solutions.
Agility at the University of Lethbridge
Agility supports entrepreneurial thinking, innovation and early-stage business development through learning opportunities, programs and initiatives. It also helps participants explore the development and commercialization of new ideas.
Workforce Development
Economic Development Lethbridge
Economic Development Lethbridge provides workforce information, tools and initiatives to help employers understand the local labour market, attract and retain talent, and respond to changing workforce needs.
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Business Resources
Find the resources you need to Start, Grow and Scale your business in Canada’s Premier Food Corridor.
One-on-one Business Support
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Workforce Support
Workforce development is at the heart of Canada’s Premier Food Corridor. Through partnerships with industry, post-secondary institutions, and workforce organizations, we are helping build the skilled talent needed to support the growth of the agri-food sector in Southern Alberta.
