Cochrane Business Incubator

Full steam ahead

If you have a business idea and are ready to see its potential, Cochrane Business Incubator connects you to experts, resources and like-minded people to help catalyze your business. 

Through this 12–24-month incubator program, experienced advisors will help your startup refine your business model, develop your pitch and prepare business for launch.  Make valuable connections through networking events, training sessions, service provider introductions and funding opportunities.   

The Cochrane Business Incubator provides: 

  • 24/7 office space at The Station (360 Railway St SW)
  • meeting room access
  • high-speed internet
  • printing and supplies
  • programming, collaboration and connection

Member Investment (12–24-month program) 

  • Application submission (Application available April 15)
  • $1000/year program fee

Submit your application

The Cochrane Business Incubator helps full-time founders lay the foundation for business growth. Submit your application and secure your spot, applications will be reviewed starting May 1. 

Apply now: Cochrane Business Incubator Application

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Learn More

  1. The Station at Cochrane Crossing
    360 Railway St W
    Cochrane, AB T4C 2E2

    Business Development 

    Contact form
    Ph: 403-851-2502

    Hours

    Monday - Friday
    8:30am - 4:30pm

Cochrane Business Incubator Partners

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Great community supports great innovation. The Cochrane Business Incubator brings together strategic partners, local businesses and entrepreneurs to create Cochrane's main intersection for innovation.

Want to support? Connect with business.development@cochrane.ca for future partnership opportunities. 

In alignment with Cochrane Strategic Plan

Vibrant Economy

We commit to creating an atmosphere where the modern economy can thrive. 

  • Supporting entrepreneurship and innovation that drives local employment opportunities - intentionally attracting a talented workforce to contribute to our community's energy and culture. 
  • Cochrane is home to a flourishing business community, with a dynamic downtown core and vibrant shops and restaurants. 
  • Revitalizing commercial and industrial spaces will create new opportunities and revitalize our core. This is sustained and enhanced through focused business retention, red tape reduction measures and planned investment in our core.

Intentional Relationships

Cochrane is committed to building and maintaining relationship with stakeholders, including our municipal neighbours, Indigenous peoples, provincial and federal representatives, and local volunteers and community drivers. These relationships require intentional connection and honest dialogue, through public engagement, community events, two-way communication and active community participation. 

Related Documents

  1. 2022 - 2025 Cochrane Strategic Plan
  2. Town of Cochrane Economic Development Strategy 2013
  3. Town of Cochrane Incubator Operational Plan 2023
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