Startup Lloydminster

What Startup Lloydminster does

Startup Lloydminster is a nonprofit entrepreneurial hub operating under the umbrella of Community Futures Lloydminster and Region, providing business support services to entrepreneurs and small businesses primarily in Lloydminster — a city straddling the Alberta and Saskatchewan border — and the surrounding Northern Alberta and Saskatchewan region. The organization serves aspiring entrepreneurs in the idea formation and validation stages alongside existing small businesses seeking growth, scaling, and operational support. Its core offerings include a co-located co-working facility at 4B 4010 50 Ave, Lloydminster, a structured Expert on Demand advisory program with 26 solution areas priced at $150, $275, and $500 tiers, the DigiFutures.ca online training portal, a Startup Stories podcast on Spotify and YouTube, and HR resources. It also runs the Lemonade Day youth entrepreneurship program across Northern Alberta.

The business model is primarily government-funded, with the City of Lloydminster as the key financial partner, supplemented by Alberta Innovates and the Alberta Entrepreneurship Incubator (AEI) program funding. Secondary revenue comes from fee-for-service Expert on Demand sessions, DigiFutures add-on subscriptions at $50/year, and co-working space rentals. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on in-person workshops, Lunch & Learns, podcast content, newsletter, social media, and an extensive referral network that includes the City of Lloydminster Economic Development, Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce, and provincial innovation agencies. The organization does not develop proprietary software, algorithms, or hardware; its underlying technology is a Squarespace-based website, DigiFutures.ca learning portal, Outlook-based space booking, and Eventbrite event registration.

The team is small — six named individuals including Business Advisor Holly Andony, General Manager Corinne McGirr, and Entrepreneur in Residence Wendy Plandowski — supported by an extended bench of community experts. The competitive position rests on cross-provincial uniqueness, integration within the Community Futures network, and an aggregated ecosystem of partnerships rather than on proprietary technology or scalable IP. Customer outcomes cited include securing AEI program funding for clean tech clients and advancing early-stage concepts through engineering design and third-party testing.

Name

Startup Lloydminster

Legal name

Startup Lloydminster

Website

https://startuplloyd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Startup Lloydminster is a nonprofit entrepreneurial hub operating under Community Futures Lloydminster and Region, providing co-working space, expert coaching, workshops, and online training to aspiring entrepreneurs and small businesses across the Lloydminster region on the Alberta-Saskatchewan border.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entrepreneurship Support Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Business Incubators & Accelerators (EDAMAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA), Small Business & Entrepreneurship Community Education (EDAAAFAK)

Keywords

• Entrepreneurial support services
• Business mentorship programs
• Co-working space rental
• Small business coaching
• Startup incubation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lloydminster

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Programs: Startup Lloydminster operates as a nonprofit entrepreneurial hub under the umbrella of Community Futures Lloydminster and Region. The organization receives funding support from the City of Lloydminster as a key financial partner. Additional program funding comes from Alberta Innovates and the Alberta Entrepreneurship Incubator (AEI) program. Revenue supports co-working space operations, mentorship delivery, and workshop programming.
2. Expert on Demand Paid Sessions: The Expert on Demand program generates fee-for-service revenue through structured consulting sessions. Pricing tiers include $150 for a single solution, $275 for two solutions, and $500 for four solutions, with an optional add-on for access to the DigiFutures.ca online learning portal at $50/year (regularly $150). Sessions cover topics such as business planning, marketing, financial management, AI tools, and leadership coaching.
3. Co-Working Space Rental: The facility offers collaborative workspace for solo entrepreneurs, small teams, and startups. Space can be booked by emailing [email protected] or through the online Outlook booking system. In-person and after-hours private bookings are available, generating revenue from desk and office usage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Startup Lloydminster provides a collaborative co-working workspace, expert mentorship, business coaching, structured advisory sessions (Expert on Demand), workshops, and an online training portal (DigiFutures.ca) for aspiring entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Lloydminster region spanning the Alberta and Saskatchewan border. Operating under Community Futures Lloydminster and Region, the hub supports clients across the full entrepreneurial journey from idea formation through validation, growth, and succession.

Product overview

Startup Lloydminster is an entrepreneurial hub operated under Community Futures Lloydminster and Region, offering a unified platform of business support services. The core offerings include a collaborative workspace facility and the Expert on Demand Program—a coaching and mentorship service connecting entrepreneurs with specialists across 26 business solution areas. Supporting services include the DigiFutures.ca online training portal, the Startup Stories podcast series, comprehensive HR resources and templates, and LivePlan partnership for business planning. The organization provides services at every stage of the entrepreneurial journey from idea formation through growth and succession.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Startup Lloydminster Collaborative Workspace A centrally located co-working facility in Lloydminster offering shared workspace, private and after-hours bookings, and virtual services for solo entrepreneurs, small teams, and growing startups.
• Expert on Demand Program A mentorship and coaching program offering paid one-on-one advisory sessions with specialists across 26 business topics (A–Z), with pricing tiers at $150 (1 solution), $275 (2 solutions), and $500 (4 solutions).
• DigiFutures.ca Online Training Portal An online learning portal providing 24/7 access to business training content created by Community Futures Lloydminster and Region and local experts, with free and low-cost paid modules.
• Startup Stories Podcast Series An entrepreneurship interview podcast showcasing inspiring local entrepreneur journeys, distributed via Spotify and YouTube to inspire and connect the community.
• HR Resources and Templates Comprehensive HR guidance and templates covering the employee-employer lifecycle including job descriptions, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and provincial employment standards compliance.
• Business Planning Tools (LivePlan Partnership) Access to LivePlan business planning software through a special partnership link, supporting business plan development, budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking for small businesses and startups.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clients have sourced funding opportunities through the platform
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DigiFutures.cacoreOthersDigiFutures.ca is an online entrepreneurial training portal created by the Community Futures Lloydminster and Region team and local experts. It provides 24/7 access to business training with free content and low-cost paid modules. Startup Lloydminster promotes DigiFutures as a core resource and offers it as a $50 add-on to its Expert on Demand program.
• LivePlanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStartup Lloydminster has partnered with LivePlan to assist entrepreneurs with business plan development. LivePlan simplifies business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking for small businesses and startups. A special partnership link (partners.liveplan.com/startup-lloydminster-6-month) provides Startup Lloydminster clients with access.
• City of Lloydminster Economic DevelopmentcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDescribed as the go-to partner for all local business information. Promoted on Startup Lloydminster's Additional Resources page. Refers entrepreneurs to Startup Lloydminster and collaborates on economic development initiatives for the city.
• Lloydminster Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIdentified as an essential tool in the business toolkit for entrepreneurs in the region. Promoted as a key referral and networking partner alongside City of Lloydminster Economic Development.
• Community Futures Lloydminster and RegioncoreOthersStartup Lloydminster operates under the umbrella of Community Futures Lloydminster and Region, a rural Alberta business support organization active for over 30 years. Community Futures provides the organizational infrastructure, funding access, and staffing (including the Business Advisor and General Manager roles held by Holly Andony and Corinne McGirr).
• Synergy Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSynergy Credit Union partners with Startup Lloydminster to present Lunch & Learn sessions on fraud detection and prevention for businesses. Multiple fraud-focused events in 2025 reference Synergy Credit Union as the presenting partner. The relationship is recurring across multiple events.
• ATB LloydminsterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerATB Lloydminster is a financial partner supporting Startup Lloydminster events, including the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Lunch & Learn and the Unmasking Fraud Lunch & Learn. Provides sponsorship support for event delivery.
• Business LinkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlberta's entrepreneurial hub (businesslink.ca) is promoted as a resource for Alberta entrepreneurs. Startup Lloydminster links to Business Link resources including COVID-19 support, indigenous entrepreneur support, and business development webinars.
• Alberta InnovatesminorOthersAlberta Innovates is a provincial corporation supporting innovation in health, environment, energy, food, fiber, and AI. Referenced in the client success story of T.O.P. Tank, where Technology Development Officer Kara Johnston connected Curtis Going with both Alberta Innovates programs (voucher, micro-voucher) and Startup Lloydminster. Supports clean tech innovation in the region.
• Innovation SaskatchewanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPromoted as a partner resource on the Additional Resources page. Innovation Saskatchewan's mission is to be an innovation catalyst serving individuals, companies, and institutions in Saskatchewan, complementing Startup Lloydminster's cross-provincial reach.
• ConnecticaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerA free service connecting users with Alberta's research and innovation network, including programs, services, facilities, and events. Facilitates introductions between stakeholders, researchers, and entrepreneurs, bridging Alberta's research organizations, universities, and publicly-funded innovation support.
• BizPalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBizPal is an innovative online service providing simplified access to business permits, licenses, and requirements needed to establish, operate, and grow a business. Referenced as a resource for entrepreneurs navigating regulatory requirements.
• CETAC-West (Canadian Environmental Technology Advancement Corp.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCETAC-West is a private sector not-for-profit committed to helping SMEs engaged in environmental technology development and commercialization. Client Curtis Going of T.O.P. Tank was invited to participate in a CETAC-West workshop, providing exposure to a clean tech networking group and potential partnerships.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Startup Edmonton: Edmonton-based entrepreneurship hub offering co-working, programming, and community events for local founders. Comparable as a smaller-city Canadian startup hub providing workspace, mentorship, and educational programming, though focused on tech/cleantech.
• Community Futures Network of Canada: National network of 269+ Community Futures offices providing rural business support, loans, and advisory services. Startup Lloydminster operates under one of these offices; comparable in mandate, target audience, and service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Startup Canada: National entrepreneurship advocacy and community organization running events, awards, and programming. Comparable in fostering entrepreneurship community and providing resources, though at a national rather than hyper-local level.
• Platform Calgary: Calgary's innovation hub supporting startups through programs, events, and community building. Operates a similar hub model (co-working, programming, mentorship) but at much larger scale within a major metro.
• Innovation Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan's provincial innovation agency referenced as a Startup Lloydminster partner. Comparable in encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation, with greater resources and province-wide mandate.
• Business Link: Alberta's primary small business resource center offering advisory, training, and resource navigation. Highly comparable to Startup Lloydminster in serving Alberta entrepreneurs with business planning and resource referrals, but operates province-wide with a larger team and budget.
• Futurpreneur Canada: National nonprofit providing financing, mentorship, and resources to young entrepreneurs aged 18-39. Comparable to Startup Lloydminster's entrepreneurial support mission across multiple Canadian regions, with a similar mentorship-and-funding model.
• MaRS Discovery District: Large Toronto-based innovation hub offering entrepreneurship programming, advisory, and community events. Comparable in the hub/advisory model for entrepreneurs, though significantly larger and tech-focused.
• ATB Entrepreneur Centre: Alberta financial institution's entrepreneur support arm offering advisory and resources. Comparable in providing SMB-focused coaching and connections, with reach across Alberta and financial industry backing.

Emerging players

• Creative Destruction Lab: Startup accelerator program with locations across Canada targeting science-based and technology ventures. Comparable in providing structured mentorship and programming to early-stage founders, though with a more selective, high-growth venture focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@startuplloydminster6127/podcasts
• Facebookfacebook.com/startuplloydminster
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-regional-business-accelerator

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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