Sponsors
The organizations and individuals who fund Aurrin Ventures' non-dilutive microgrants.
Alan Friesen Benefits
An independent Calgary employee benefits advisory, specializing in custom group benefit plans for Southern Alberta employers.
Answir — AI for IR
An AI-powered investor relations platform for public companies, founded by Nick Kuzyk, who won Aurrin Ventures' May 2026 microgrant and later gave it back to support future founders.
Cresa
An international commercial real estate advisory firm that represents tenants exclusively, with a Calgary office serving Alberta occupiers.
Futurpreneur
A national Canadian nonprofit offering collateral-free startup loans (up to $75,000) and mentorship to entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39.
Onstack Labs
A Calgary AI research lab that helps businesses adopt AI through readiness workshops, implementation sprints, and ongoing support.
Prospera Energy
A Calgary-based, TSX Venture-listed oil and gas company focused on optimizing recovery from legacy Saskatchewan and Alberta fields through waterflood and enhanced oil recovery techniques.
Siva Sam
An individual sponsor affiliated with USXI Group.
Stand and Command
A Calgary public speaking and leadership presentation training practice founded by Avnish Mehta.
Struggle is Your Success
A Calgary nonprofit founded by Musap "Moose" Abdel that teaches entrepreneurial skills and financial literacy to at-risk youth ages 14 to 25.
USXI Group
A Calgary firm offering executive coaching, leadership development, and corporate training.