Calgary’s Only Accelerator Program for Creative Industries
Start Your Engines
Indie Ignition helps entrepreneurs in the Calgary region quickly develop and launch their creative and digital entertainment business ideas in three key areas: Esports Business, Game Development, and Film & Animation.
Shift into gear
By the end of the program, you'll be ready to launch and successfully run your creative business with a clear, strategic plan.
Our twelve week accelerator program helps you shape your business concept with guidance on project planning, market research, brand identity, viability testing, and pitch feedback. We’ll also explore industry trends, analyze business models and sustainability, and refine your creative direction to help you identify your customers and marketplace.
Full Speed Ahead
We offer the potential for participants to receive seed funding with the program leading up to a final pitch competition where the top three pitches in each stream get rewarded with funding to launch your business
Concepts accepted for funding will receive support through the key startup stages: ideation, validation and commitment.
