Get advice from some of the top names in business. Find an investor or partner. Whether you are passionate about solving real-world problems with innovative ideas & solutions, looking for inspiration, OR just curious, there are amazing opportunities to connect and learn at events and communities throughout the region. March 14-19, 2016, hundreds of visionaries, disruptors, aspiring & seasoned entr
epreneurs, changemakers, mentors, investors & students will descend on Fredericton, Moncton, Saint John and other communities in Atlantic Canada, to take part in a series of events in the 3rd East Coast Startup Week. Pick & choose the events that are right for you! Everyone is welcome. That’s what East Coast Startup Week is all about! Our ECSW SJ Management Team:
ConnexionWorks is Saint John’s first co-working and event space. With a prime Uptown location, we are also a place of startup education. Filled with some of the city’s brightest entrepreneurs, we offer membership options that cater to a variety of needs. DreamMaker Innovations provides a place that will encourage individuals to find and use their talent. An affordable space with the tools and knowledge to help them innovate and build. An area that brings together technology and creativity, from young adults to retirees, across gender lines, and activity in multiple disciplines. Saint John Community Loan Fund The Saint John Community Loan Fund, a registered charity, has been taking investments to build its capital since 1999. It uses this invested capital to help individuals create income, build assets and attain greater self-reliance by providing: small business loans, employment loans, Social Enterprise loans, community leadership training and more. Vennture Garage The Vennture Garage is a New Brunswick-based initiative designed to help individuals better test and validate their startup idea, acquire early adopter customers and initial funding, and prepare teams for successful entry into leading accelerators. Enterprise Saint John Enterprise Saint John is the backbone of organization for the Saint John region’s integrated economic development strategy. Our energetic team of specialists works to attract investors, provide support services for businesses of every size, and offer coaching and programming for Saint John.