ACOA’s entrepreneurship development focus began in 1990. The organization works to increase
the pool of people who have the motivation, knowledge, skills, and ability to start their own
business.
Here you will find a number of resources
produced by ACOA or by its partners. These resources are building blocks in the challenging but
rewarding job of helping Atlantic Canadians succeed in business.
Entrepreneurship in Atlantic Canadian University Environments Research (EUE)
A consortium of 18 organisations including Atlantic Canadian university-based business development centres, university entrepreneurship chairs, and other university-based partners have joined forces to produce a major research initiative which identifies needs and developmental opportunities regarding gaps in entrepreneurship education, awareness, attitudes and advocacy at the university level in Atlantic Canada. Funding for the study was provided by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) through its Business Development Program.
Volume 1: Understanding Entrepreneurs: An Examination of the Literature
Provides a better understanding of past work in this area of activity. It produced an inventory of entrepreneurship courses and entrepreneurial skills development programs currently in existence in Atlantic Canadian universities.
Volume 2: An Examination of Models, Best Practices and Program Development
Identifies current entrepreneurship education models on a national and international basis in order to facilitate creation of a delivery model of entrepreneurship for various university levels and programs.
Volume 3: The Variables that Promote and Hinder Entrepreneurship Development
Represents an attitudinal survey of faculty, administrators, students and alumni. It assessed attitudes and perceptions of entrepreneurship among those working and studying in universities, and identified factors that influence entrepreneurship development.
The above research was developed by a voluntary non-governmental organization. Please note that access to this resource is provided as a courtesy only and that the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) is in no way responsible for any errors and/or omissions therein.
ACOA’s Women in Business Initiative
Women entrepreneurs are a vital force in the growth of Atlantic Canada’s economy. The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency’s Women in Business Initiative (WBI) provides women entrepreneurs with the business tools and resources they need to succeed. Using a team-based approach, WBI enlists the talents and the cooperation of qualified business counselling and community outreach officers, flexible lenders, expert consultants and other business support organizations throughout the region.
Protecting the Environment: Entrepreneurs Working Toward a Sustainable Future
This document will be of value to all entrepreneurs who want to improve the way they do business while minimizing their impact on the environment. It will also interest young people who have yet to explore the benefits and opportunities associated with becoming an environmental leader within Atlantic Canada’s business community. It shows that it is possible to be an entrepreneur while, at the same time, respecting the environment.
Study of Entrepreneurship Among Young Atlantic Canadians Aged 15-29: Gender Issues
The following report was commissioned by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) in an effort to understand the role of gender in entrepreneurial activity among young Atlantic Canadians. The analyses presented in this report utilize the same data collected in the Study of Entrepreneurship Among Young Atlantic Canadians Aged 15-29 in Spring 2001. As such, this report should be considered a companion document to the larger Study of Entrepreneurship report.
Opportunity Trails: An Atlantic-Wide Connection - Second Edition
An information guide designed primarily for entrepreneurship educators in the public
school (K to 12), community college and university levels.
Will help improve their
ability to identify and access resources for use as teaching and learning tools.
Students are also allowed to sneak-a-peak...they might like it.
Study of Entrepreneurship Among Young Atlantic Canadians Aged 15-29
The Study of Entrepreneurship Among Young Atlantic Canadians Aged 15-29 is designed to advance the considerable efforts undertaken by ACOA over the past six years. In particular, it focuses on the specific needs of young Atlantic Canadians between the ages of 15 and 29 who either have the potential to become entrepreneurs or who are already operating their own business.
Seed Capital Program
The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), in partnership with the Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) and other agencies, is committed to helping Atlantic Canadians acquire the skills needed to prosper in the 21st century. We address some of the biggest obstacles facing entrepreneurs, such as access to financing and business information.
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