For Episode 225 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Steven Martens, the founder of Grid 749 Innovations. But today, we’re not here to talk about Steven’s company. We’re here to talk about his work with Mount Royal University’s Hydrogen Innovation Accelerator and what it means for Edmonton and Canadian businesses. In partnership with Edmonton Global, The Hydrogen Innovation Accelerator will train teams on a repeatable and scalable innovation process to capture new value and revenue streams from the emerging Hydrogen economy in Western Canada. Each company will develop and test a new product and/or service concept by the end of their 4-day 4-step program, held over a 90 day window.

To learn more, visit https://www.growthcompass.org/innovationaccelerator 

00:00 – Intro

01:32 – Can you talk about the work you’re doing with Mount Royal University in Calgary with their Hydrogen Innovation Accelerator and Growth Catalyst Program?

02:52 – Can you tell us a little bit about your entrepreneurial background and how you’ve gotten here?

10:40 – Could you explain why we’re seeing this hotbed of activity in the hydrogen space in the Edmonton Region?

20:24 – What are the goals of this accelerator? What is it trying to accomplish?

22:54 – These business that will opt to take part in the Hydrogen Innovation Accelerator, what will they learn? And how do you overcome the challenges of, essentially, teaching old dogs new tricks when it comes to established companies?

32:59 – How can our audience connect with you?