Trico Charitable Foundation

Trico Charitable Foundation Closing gaps in society by building capacity & innovation in social entrepreneurship. Its work focuses on the Canadian context in three key areas:

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Established in 2008, the Trico Charitable Foundation seeks to close gaps in society by provoking innovation and building capacity in social entrepreneurship. capacity building tools: including its Rethinking Social Entrepreneurship curriculum and coaching;

2. funding through: a) grants to charitable Alberta social enterprises; and b) a series of Canada-wide and Alberta-specific social entrepren

eurship awards (including charitable, social profit, and for profit organizations) such as the Social EnterPrize, What's Next YYC, and the NU Student Awards;

3. advancing the social entrepreneurship ecosystem by: a) supporting events such as the biennial Pivot on Purpose; b) participating in stakeholder groups like AB SEED; and c) working to advance social entrepreneurship in post-secondary education, including supporting the Trico Changemakers Studio at Mount Royal University and the Trico Foundation Social Entrepreneurship Centre at the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business.

What happens when community impact meets experiential learning? 🤝📚Women In Need Society and Bow Valley College are redef...
06/10/2026

What happens when community impact meets experiential learning? 🤝📚

Women In Need Society and Bow Valley College are redefining what partnership looks like with the launch of an innovative on-campus thrift store. They are creating affordable access for students while providing real-world learning opportunities and supporting a more sustainable community.

A powerful example of social enterprise in action. ✨

Bow Valley College and Women In Need Society (WINS) have partnered to launch a new on-campus thrift store that combines affordability, sustainability, and hands-on learning. The initiative gives students access to low-cost essentials while creating real-world learning opportunities in social enterpr...

🚀 Applications are open until May 15, 2026!Join the Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program and turn your idea into ...
04/29/2026

🚀 Applications are open until May 15, 2026!

Join the Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program and turn your idea into impact 🌍

✨ 6-week virtual program
✨ Hands-on learning + real case studies
✨ Pitch for $2,500 in prizes

Open to students from all University of Manitoba faculties. Apply now!

Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship - University of Manitoba

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Take your business to new heights in this six week accelerator course! Experience hands-on learning with practical tools, real-life case studies, and insights from instructors with over 13 years of expertise in social entrepreneurship.Applications open until May 15, 2026

04/15/2026

🎉 Board Leadership Calgary 2026 is happening April 25!

Since 2013, Board Leadership Calgary (BLC) has been bringing Calgary’s non-profit community together to learn, connect, and grow. What began as a small collaborative has become a trusted source of affordable, accessible training for local board members and staff.

📅 Join us this April 25, 2026 for a full day of practical sessions, local expertise, and community-building. https://ow.ly/TG7050YwUx5

03/26/2026

Join us at Sam Centre on Saturday, March 28 for a full day of FREE admission, proudly supported by the Trico Charitable Foundation.

Enjoy the Calgary Stampede's Greatest Stories at The Greatest Year-Round Show on Earth at Sam Centre.

Reserve your free spot today! https://samcentre.calgarystampede.com/tricofreeday

03/24/2026
Happy International Women’s Day! ✨Last week, we were honoured to attend the Women In Need Society’s (WINS) International...
03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! ✨

Last week, we were honoured to attend the Women In Need Society’s (WINS) International Women’s Day event and celebrate alongside so many inspiring women who are driving positive change in our communities. 💫

A big thank you to Karen Ramchuk and Women In Need Society for hosting such a meaningful evening centred around their 2026 theme . It was a powerful reminder of the importance of continuing to amplify the stories, strengths, and successes of women across our community.

In our recent webinar with the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship - University of Manitoba, we challenged common myth...
02/27/2026

In our recent webinar with the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship - University of Manitoba, we challenged common myths, highlighted foundational concepts, and introduced an upcoming Social Enterprise Accelerator to help students turn ideas into action.

Read the full recap below 👇

Through a partnership with the University of Manitoba, the Trico Charitable Foundation and the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship hosted a webinar that unpacked what social entrepreneurship really means and how traditional models can evolve for greater impact. The session challenged common myths,...

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