Innovate Cochrane Events
Innovate Cochrane Events
Innovate Cochrane’s events focus on opportunities to learn and connect within the community. Often, events include the telling of stories (the good, the bad and the ugly) from our local leaders and entrepreneurs.
Regular events include the Community Innovation Speaker Series, Startup Cochrane and Founders Coffee. In 2024, Innovate Cochrane was also involved in Cochrane’s Small Business Week (alongside the Cochrane Community Innovation Team member organizations).
Partner Events
We also partner with Platform Calgary to allow Cochranites to join in on Startup Essentials programming.
Follow us on social media for the most up to date information on Innovate Cochrane events!
FOUNDERS COFFEE
Join us for a morning of networking at our FOUNDERS COFFEE event on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at SUNNY SIDE UP in Cochrane, at 7am. This event is free, but you buy your own breakfast or coffee.
Dates: The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
Time: 7am to 9am
Where: SUNNY SIDE UP COCHRANE, 205 1st Street W. in Cochrane, AB
RSVP ON EVENTBRITE OR JUST SHOW UP!
COMMUNITY INNOVATORS SERIES - The Innovation of Recreating the World
Join us at Found Books & Shop for a rich, interactive discussion with… Michael & Judie Bopp. Co-Founders of Four Worlds International and Directors of Four Worlds Centre for Development Learning
Topic: The Innovation of Recreating the World
Tickets are $5 per person, but they are limited!
Location: Found Books & Shop - 208, 1st Street W
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, with the discussion starting at 7pm.
FOUNDERS COFFEE
Join us for a morning of networking at our FOUNDERS COFFEE event on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at SUNNY SIDE UP in Cochrane, at 7am. This event is free, but you buy your own breakfast or coffee.
Dates: The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
Time: 7am to 9am
Where: SUNNY SIDE UP COCHRANE, 205 1st Street W. in Cochrane, AB
RSVP ON EVENTBRITE OR JUST SHOW UP!
STARTUP COCHRANE - APRIL 2025
WHEN: Join us on the FOURTH Tuesday night of each month, 7 PM – 9 PM at The Corner Coworking on Railway Street E in Cochrane, AB.
NOTE: EACH MONTH WE WILL UPDATE IF THERE WILL BE A TOPIC OR PRESENTER.
COST: Free
What can I do? How do I get involved?
For these events to be a success, and to grow the local #startup community, we need entrepreneurs at all stages of the startup & launch phases.
-Got a new idea?
-Have a concept you are curious about?
-Ready to pitch for funding?
-Looking to grow an existing business?
PLUS
-Have you launched a new business already?
-Are you an investor?
-Been involved in startups before? (Successful & less successful)
-Just plain curious?
STARTUP COCHRANE - MARCH 2025
WHEN: Join us on the FOURTH Tuesday night of each month, 7 PM – 9 PM at The Corner Coworking on Railway Street E in Cochrane, AB.
NOTE: EACH MONTH WE WILL UPDATE IF THERE WILL BE A TOPIC OR PRESENTER.
COST: Free
What can I do? How do I get involved?
For these events to be a success, and to grow the local #startup community, we need entrepreneurs at all stages of the startup & launch phases.
-Got a new idea?
-Have a concept you are curious about?
-Ready to pitch for funding?
-Looking to grow an existing business?
PLUS
-Have you launched a new business already?
-Are you an investor?
-Been involved in startups before? (Successful & less successful)
-Just plain curious?
FOUNDERS COFFEE
Join us for a morning of networking at our FOUNDERS COFFEE event on March 4th or 18th at SUNNY SIDE UP in Cochrane, at 7am. This event is free, but you buy your own breakfast or coffee.
Dates: Tuesday, March 4th and Tuesday, March 18th
Time: 7am to 9am
Where: SUNNY SIDE UP COCHRANE, 205 1st Street W. in Cochrane, AB
RSVP ON EVENTBRITE OR JUST SHOW UP!
COMMUNITY INNOVATORS SERIES - Spot the Innovation
Join us at Found Books & Shop for a rich, interactive discussion with… Kailey Mitchell, CEO Quirk Social Ltd & The Social Spot Marketplace.
Topic: Spot the Innovation
Tickets are $5 per person, but they are limited!
Location: Found Books & Shop - 208, 1st Street W
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, with the discussion starting at 7pm.
FOUNDERS COFFEE
Join us for a morning of networking at our FOUNDERS COFFEE event on March 4th or 18th at SUNNY SIDE UP in Cochrane, at 7am. This event is free, but you buy your own breakfast or coffee.
Dates: Tuesday, March 4th and Tuesday, March 18th
Time: 7am to 9am
Where: SUNNY SIDE UP COCHRANE, 205 1st Street W. in Cochrane, AB
RSVP ON EVENTBRITE OR JUST SHOW UP!
FOUNDERS COFFEE
Join us for a morning of networking at our FOUNDERS COFFEE event on February 4th or 18th at SUNNY SIDE UP in Cochrane, at 7am. This event is free, but you buy your own breakfast or coffee.
Dates: Tuesday, February 18th
Time: 7am to 9am
Where: SUNNY SIDE UP COCHRANE, 205 1st Street W. in Cochrane, AB
RSVP ON EVENTBRITE OR JUST SHOW UP!
COMMUNITY INNOVATORS SERIES - Removing the Hassle from Shopping Local
Join us at Found Books & Shop for a rich, interactive discussion with… Alana Baxter, CEO and Founder of Fitzba - the shop local app!
Topic: Removing the hassle from shopping local
Tickets are $5 per person, but they are limited!
Location: Found Books & Shop - 208, 1st Street W
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, with the discussion starting at 7pm.
FOUNDERS COFFEE
Join us for a morning of networking at our FOUNDERS COFFEE event on February 4th or 18th at SUNNY SIDE UP in Cochrane, at 7am. This event is free, but you buy your own breakfast or coffee.
Dates: Tuesday, February 4th and Tuesday, February 18th
Time: 7am to 9am
Where: SUNNY SIDE UP COCHRANE, 205 1st Street W. in Cochrane, AB
RSVP ON EVENTBRITE OR JUST SHOW UP!
STARTUP COCHRANE - JANUARY 2025
WHEN: Join us on the FOURTH Tuesday night of each month, 7 PM – 9 PM at The Corner Coworking on Railway Street E in Cochrane, AB.
NOTE: EACH MONTH WE WILL UPDATE IF THERE WILL BE A TOPIC OR PRESENTER.
COST: Free
What can I do? How do I get involved?
For these events to be a success, and to grow the local #startup community, we need entrepreneurs at all stages of the startup & launch phases.
-Got a new idea?
-Have a concept you are curious about?
-Ready to pitch for funding?
-Looking to grow an existing business?
PLUS
-Have you launched a new business already?
-Are you an investor?
-Been involved in startups before? (Successful & less successful)
-Just plain curious?
COMMUNITY INNOVATORS SERIES - YOUTUBE INNOVATION
Join us at Found Books & Shop for a rich, interactive discussion with… Brody Boutcher of YouTube.
Topic: YOUTUBE INNOVATION
Tickets are $5 per person, but they are limited!
Location: Found Books & Shop - 208, 1st Street W
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, with the discussion starting at 7pm.
COMMUNITY INNOVATORS SERIES - LEGENDARY INNOVATION
Join us at Found Books & Shop for a rich, interactive discussion with… Gair Maxwell, International Author & Speaker!
Topic: LEGENDARY INNOVATION
Tickets are $5 per person, but they are limited!
Location: Found Books & Shop - 208, 1st Street W
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, with the discussion starting at 7pm.
STARTUP COCHRANE - November
WHEN: Join us on the FOURTH Tuesday night of each month, 7 PM – 9 PM at The Corner Coworking on Railway Street E in Cochrane, AB.
NOTE: EACH MONTH WE WILL UPDATE IF THERE WILL BE A TOPIC OR PRESENTER.
COST: Free
What can I do? How do I get involved?
For these events to be a success, and to grow the local #startup community, we need entrepreneurs at all stages of the startup & launch phases.
-Got a new idea?
-Have a concept you are curious about?
-Ready to pitch for funding?
-Looking to grow an existing business?
PLUS
-Have you launched a new business already?
-Are you an investor?
-Been involved in startups before? (Successful & less successful)
-Just plain curious?
COMMUNITY INNOVATORS SERIES - Equine Innovation
Join us at Found Books & Shop for a rich, interactive discussion with guest Laurel Griffin of Spirit Winds Ranch on November 13th at 7pm.
Topic: Equine Innovation - An age-old remarkable partnership between humans & horses.
Tickets are $5 per person, but they are limited!
Location: Found Books & Shop - 208, 1st Street W
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, with the discussion starting at 7pm.
STARTUP COCHRANE - OCTOBER 22, 2024 - DURING SMALL BUSINESS WEEK IN COCHRANE
WHEN: Join us on the FOURTH Tuesday night of each month, 7 PM – 9 PM at The Corner Coworking on Railway Street E in Cochrane, AB.
NOTE: EACH MONTH WE WILL UPDATE IF THERE WILL BE A TOPIC OR PRESENTER.
COST: Free
What can I do? How do I get involved?
For these events to be a success, and to grow the local #startup community, we need entrepreneurs at all stages of the startup & launch phases.
-Got a new idea?
-Have a concept you are curious about?
-Ready to pitch for funding?
-Looking to grow an existing business?
PLUS
-Have you launched a new business already?
-Are you an investor?
-Been involved in startups before? (Successful & less successful)
-Just plain curious?
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK 2024 IN COCHRANE
COCHRANE SMALL BUSINESS WEEK 2024 | OCTOBER 21 to 25 - All events are free to attend!
Small Business Week 2024 is brought to the community through a new, collaborative team who are individually and collectively focused on entrepreneurs, business leadership, growth and sustainability in Cochrane.
Click HERE FOR FULL DETAILS.
Brought to you by: The Cochrane Business Network - Cochrane Chamber of Commerce - Town of Cochrane - Community Futures Centre West - Explore Cochrane - Innovate Cochrane
COMMUNITY INNOVATORS SERIES - The Real State of Innovation
Join us at Found Books & Shop for a rich, interactive discussion with guest Kendra Watt on Wednesday, October 16th at 7pm.
Topic: The Real State of Innovation
Tickets are $5 per person, but they are limited!
Location: Found Books & Shop - 208, 1st Street W
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, with the discussion starting at 7pm.
STARTUP COCHRANE - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
WHEN: Join us on the FOURTH Tuesday night of each month, 7 PM – 9 PM at The Corner Coworking on Railway Street E in Cochrane, AB.
NOTE: EACH MONTH WE WILL UPDATE IF THERE WILL BE A TOPIC OR PRESENTER.
COST: Free
What can I do? How do I get involved?
For these events to be a success, and to grow the local #startup community, we need entrepreneurs at all stages of the startup & launch phases.
-Got a new idea?
-Have a concept you are curious about?
-Ready to pitch for funding?
-Looking to grow an existing business?
PLUS
-Have you launched a new business already?
-Are you an investor?
-Been involved in startups before? (Successful & less successful)
-Just plain curious?
STARTUP COCHRANE - AUGUST 27, 2024
WHEN: Join us on the FOURTH Tuesday night of each month, 7 PM – 9 PM at The Corner Coworking on Railway Street E in Cochrane, AB.
NOTE: EACH MONTH WE WILL UPDATE IF THERE WILL BE A TOPIC OR PRESENTER.
COST: Free
What can I do? How do I get involved?
For these events to be a success, and to grow the local #startup community, we need entrepreneurs at all stages of the startup & launch phases.
-Got a new idea?
-Have a concept you are curious about?
-Ready to pitch for funding?
-Looking to grow an existing business?
PLUS
-Have you launched a new business already?
-Are you an investor?
-Been involved in startups before? (Successful & less successful)
-Just plain curious?
STARTUP COCHRANE - JULY 23, 2024
WHEN: Join us on the FOURTH Tuesday night of each month, 7 PM – 9 PM at The Corner Coworking on Railway Street E in Cochrane, AB.
NOTE: EACH MONTH WE WILL UPDATE IF THERE WILL BE A TOPIC OR PRESENTER.
COST: Free
What can I do? How do I get involved?
For these events to be a success, and to grow the local #startup community, we need entrepreneurs at all stages of the startup & launch phases.
-Got a new idea?
-Have a concept you are curious about?
-Ready to pitch for funding?
-Looking to grow an existing business?
PLUS
-Have you launched a new business already?
-Are you an investor?
-Been involved in startups before? (Successful & less successful)
-Just plain curious?
STARTUP COCHRANE - JUNE 2024
WHEN: Join us on the FOURTH Tuesday night of each month, 7 PM – 9 PM at The Corner Coworking on Railway Street E in Cochrane, AB.
NOTE: EACH MONTH WE WILL UPDATE IF THERE WILL BE A TOPIC OR PRESENTER.
COST: Free
What can I do? How do I get involved?
For these events to be a success, and to grow the local #startup community, we need entrepreneurs at all stages of the startup & launch phases.
-Got a new idea?
-Have a concept you are curious about?
-Ready to pitch for funding?
-Looking to grow an existing business?
PLUS
-Have you launched a new business already?
-Are you an investor?
-Been involved in startups before? (Successful & less successful)
-Just plain curious?
COMMUNITY INNOVATORS SERIES 2024 - Releasing Innovation in your Organization (& Community)
Join us at Found Books & Shop for a rich, interactive discussion, with practical insight on how to release innovation in your organization or business (and beyond).
Topic: Releasing Innovation in your Organization (& Community)
Tickets are $5 per person, but they are limited!
Location: Found Books & Shop - 208, 1st Street W
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, with the discussion starting at 7pm.
STARTUP COCHRANE - May 2024
WHEN: Join us on the FOURTH Tuesday night of each month, 7 PM – 9 PM at The Corner Coworking on Railway Street E in Cochrane, AB.
NOTE: EACH MONTH WE WILL UPDATE IF THERE WILL BE A TOPIC OR PRESENTER.
COST: Free
What can I do? How do I get involved?
For these events to be a success, and to grow the local #startup community, we need entrepreneurs at all stages of the startup & launch phases.
-Got a new idea?
-Have a concept you are curious about?
-Ready to pitch for funding?
-Looking to grow an existing business?
PLUS
-Have you launched a new business already?
-Are you an investor?
-Been involved in startups before? (Successful & less successful)
-Just plain curious?
COMMUNITY INNOVATORS SERIES 2024 - Releasing the Power of Social Innovation
Join us at Found Books & Shop on May 15, 2024 for an evening of discussion, with special guests Laura McDonald, Lynda Cooke & Graham Torrie of the Helping Hands Society in Cochrane.
Topic: Releasing the Power of Social Innovation
Tickets are $5 per person, but they are limited!
Location: Found Books & Shop - 208, 1st Street W
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, with the discussion starting at 7pm.
How to Conduct an AI Readiness Workshop
Generative AI is helping businesses improve customer experience, streamline digital marketing, and automate processes. To take advantage of GenAI, you have to assess your business data, internal processes, and employee skills to identify opportunities and gaps. This workshop teaches you how to conduct an AI readiness assessment.
To participate you'll need a ChatGPT paid account or you can simply attend to get inspired by the possibilities.
Discover practical strategies and insights to harness AI for your business growth in the 4th of a series of AI workshops hosted by Innovate Cochrane and the Cochrane Business Incubator.
Title: How to Conduct an AI Readiness Assessment for Executives and Business Owners
Date: Monday, May 13, 2024
Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Location: The Station
Speaker: Andrew Bartle, Digital Transformation Consultant
STARTUP COCHRANE - April 2024
WHEN: Join us on the FOURTH Tuesday night of each month, 7 PM – 9 PM at The Corner Coworking on Railway Street E in Cochrane, AB.
NOTE: EACH MONTH WE WILL UPDATE IF THERE WILL BE A TOPIC OR PRESENTER.
COST: Free
What can I do? How do I get involved?
For these events to be a success, and to grow the local #startup community, we need entrepreneurs at all stages of the startup & launch phases.
-Got a new idea?
-Have a concept you are curious about?
-Ready to pitch for funding?
-Looking to grow an existing business?
PLUS
-Have you launched a new business already?
-Are you an investor?
-Been involved in startups before? (Successful & less successful)
-Just plain curious?
Advanced GPT Builder Workshop for Executives & Business Owners
You've likely heard about the revolutionary AI platform called ChatGPT. What if you could create your own, private version of ChatGPT trained specifically on your business data? Streamline marketing tasks, data analysis, workflows, and more.
Learn some advanced techniques to prepare your GPTs for use in your business or to publish to the GPT store. You will learn advanced GPT instructions, how to make your GPT dynamic with user variables, testing strategies, prompting tips, and how to publish to the store.
To participate you'll need a ChatGPT paid account or you can simply attend to get inspired by the possibilities.
Discover practical strategies and insights to harness AI for your business growth in the 3rd of a series of AI workshops hosted by Innovate Cochrane and the Cochrane Business Incubator.
Title: Advanced GPT Builder Workshop for Executives and Business Owners
Date: Thursday, April 11, 2024
Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Location: The Station
Speaker: Andrew Bartle, Digital Transformation Consultant
COMMUNITY INNOVATORS SERIES 2024 - Community Innovation with AI
Join us at Found Books & Shop on April 10, 2024 for an evening of discussion, with special guest Andrew Bartle, a Digital Transformation Consultant in Cochrane.
Topic: Community Innovation with AI
Tickets are $5 per person, but they are limited!
Location: Found Books & Shop - 208, 1st Street W
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, with the discussion starting at 7pm.
Custom Chat GPT Workshop for Executives & Business Owners
You've likely heard about the revolutionary AI platform called ChatGPT. What if you could create your own, private version of ChatGPT trained specifically on your business data? Streamline marketing tasks, data analysis, workflows, and more.
In this introductory workshop, you'll learn how to create a custom ChatGPT using OpenAI's no-code GPT builder. You'll learn tips, best practices, and some advanced techniques.
To participate you'll need a ChatGPT paid account or you can simply attend to get inspired by the possibilities.
Discover practical strategies and insights to harness AI for your business growth in the 2nd of a series of AI workshops hosted by Innovate Cochrane and the Cochrane Business Incubator.
Title: Custom Chat GPT Workshop for Executives and Business Owners
Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024
Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Location: The Station
Speaker: Andrew Bartle, Digital Transformation Consultant
STARTUP COCHRANE - February 2024
WHEN: Join us on the FOURTH Tuesday night of each month, 7 PM – 9 PM at The Corner Coworking on Railway Street E in Cochrane, AB.
NOTE: EACH MONTH WE WILL UPDATE IF THERE WILL BE A TOPIC OR PRESENTER.
COST: Free
What can I do? How do I get involved?
For these events to be a success, and to grow the local #startup community, we need entrepreneurs at all stages of the startup & launch phases.
-Got a new idea?
-Have a concept you are curious about?
-Ready to pitch for funding?
-Looking to grow an existing business?
PLUS
-Have you launched a new business already?
-Are you an investor?
-Been involved in startups before? (Successful & less successful)
-Just plain curious?
COMMUNITY INNOVATORS SERIES 2024 - Healthcare Innovation
Join us at Found Books & Shop on February 14, 2024 for an evening of discussion, with special guest Karen Parker of Canada’s 1st Nurse Practitioner Clinic in Cochrane, AB.
Topic: Healthcare Innovation
Tickets are $5 per person, but they are limited!
Location: Found Books & Shop - 208, 1st Street W
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, with the discussion starting at 7pm.
AI Integration Blueprint for Executives & Business Owners
Is your business ready to navigate the transformative world of generative AI?
Discover practical strategies and insights to harness AI for your business growth in the first of a series of AI workshops hosted by Innovate Cochrane and the Cochrane Business Incubator.
Title: AI Integration Blueprint for Executives and Business Owners
Date: Wednesday February 7th
Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Location: The Station
Speaker: Andrew Bartle, Digital Transformation Consultant