FoundHers Cohort III
Celebrating the Next Generation of Women-Led Innovation
Join us in Calgary as we celebrate the official launch of FoundHers Cohort III, marking the beginning of a new chapter for a remarkable group of founders building innovative, high-growth ventures across Canada.
The FoundHers Venture Studio brings together founders, investors, corporate partners, and innovation leaders to accelerate the growth of women-led businesses. Through a curated venture-building experience, founders gain access to strategic expertise, investor engagement, and a national network designed to help transform bold ideas into scalable companies.
The Cohort III Launch is an opportunity to recognize the founders selected for this year's program, celebrate the organizations investing in inclusive innovation, and strengthen connections across Alberta's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Event Highlights
Welcome Remarks from our partners; Accenture.
Opening Remarks from the FoundHers Team & Alberta Board Representative Ms Nadine Niba, sharing our vision for expanding opportunities for women-led ventures and strengthening Alberta's entrepreneurial landscape.
A few words from our sponsors Alberta Innovates and Futurpreneur.
Fireside Chat: Founder Meets Investor, featuring an engaging conversation between a founder and an investor exploring what it takes to build an investment-ready company, navigate capital conversations, and scale with intention.
Introducing the FoundHers Cohort III Founders, showcasing an exceptional group of entrepreneurs developing solutions across technology, health, sustainability, education, and other high-impact sectors.
Networking Reception, bringing together founders, investors, ecosystem partners, corporate leaders, and community champions to build meaningful relationships and explore future collaborations.
Why It Matters
Despite the growth of Canada's innovation economy, women founders; particularly Black, Indigenous, racialized, newcomer, and other equity-deserving entrepreneurs, continue to receive a disproportionately small share of investment capital and strategic growth opportunities.
FoundHers is helping to change that by creating direct pathways to venture development, investor readiness, strategic partnerships, and long-term business growth.
The Cohort III Launch is more than the start of a program—it is a celebration of ambitious founders, collaborative partnerships, and a shared commitment to building a more inclusive and competitive innovation ecosystem.
We look forward to welcoming founders, investors, partners, and supporters as we celebrate the launch of Cohort III and the ideas, businesses, and relationships that will shape the future of innovation in Canada.