Create and Connect: Get Funded!

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.

📍 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.

• 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.

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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