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Free(ish) Search Engines for Grant Searching
ResearchNet: This platform is maintained by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and provides a searchable database of...

Mina Demian
Dec 16, 20222 min read


Social Finance Funding
Below is a list of pretty cool social impact investment opportunities for early stage ventures.

Mina Demian
Dec 16, 20221 min read


Alexa, give me a list of research grants
Alberta Innovates Categories Alberta Innovates Technology Futures (AITF) Provides funding and support for research and development in the...

Mina Demian
Dec 16, 20221 min read


4 Ways to Bootstrap a Capital-Intensive Startup
There are a few options you could consider if you want to build a prototype for a highly capital-intensive project but don't have any...

Mina Demian
Dec 16, 20221 min read


5 Reasons Why Startup Social Enterprises Fail (And How to Avoid Them)
Starting a social enterprise can be a rewarding and fulfilling endeavor, but it's not without its challenges. In fact, many startup...

Mina Demian
Dec 15, 20222 min read


Template for a Great Social Enterprise's Executive Summary
Executive Summary: The name of our social enterprise is [Insert Name]. Our mission is to provide [Insert Social Good] to the [Insert...

Mina Demian
Dec 13, 20222 min read


The Perfect Business Model for a Social Enterprise
#SocialEnterprise Here are the steps you can follow to discover a perfect business model for a social enterprise: Identify your mission...

Mina Demian
Dec 13, 20221 min read


Creating a Grant Pipeline
Here are the steps you can follow to create a pipeline of potential grants: Identify your organization's mission and goals: The first...

Mina Demian
Dec 13, 20222 min read
Am I eligible for non-dilutive capital?
Grant funding is typically provided by governments or nonprofit organizations to support specific projects or initiatives. Eligibility...

Mina Demian
Dec 11, 20221 min read


Why Non-Dilutive Capital is Important for Startups
Non-dilutive funding allows a business to secure capital without giving up equity in the company. This means that the founders and owners...

Mina Demian
Dec 11, 20222 min read


Finding Your Path
Finding a business path can be a daunting task, especially in today's competitive marketplace. With so many options and opportunities...

Mina Demian
Dec 11, 20222 min read


What is grant writing?
Grant writing can be a challenging and time-consuming process, but it can also be an important step in securing funding for your...

Mina Demian
Dec 11, 20222 min read


What does the future hold?
In the summer of 2022 I was fortunate to work with UNESCO! It had always been a dream for me to work with the United Nations. As a...

Mina Demian
Sep 4, 20221 min read


How to Evaluate a Startup
Startup hypothesis: I have a tentative solution to a problem that can be tested. Phase 1: Make sure your problem has at least one or...

Mina Demian
Aug 6, 20221 min read


Why Non-Profits Need to Invest in Systems & Donors in Outcomes
In 2019, I decided to take a break from non-profit fund development. After years of successful (and unsuccessful) fundraising....

Mina Demian
Aug 11, 20217 min read

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