Talent incubator

The Talent Incubator is an acceleration program designed to support young Francophones in the North in bringing their projects to life, whether personal or stemming from post-secondary studies. It consists of three complementary components, designed to provide a structured and stimulating environment that fosters the development and realization of your ideas.

Talent incubator

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Collège Nordique Talent Incubator is a project made possible through funding from the Réseau Dialogue.

Designed for Francophones aged 18 and over, this acceleration program provides a structured and stimulating environment to develop and move forward with a personal, professional, or post-secondary project.

The Incubator combines personalized coaching, personal development, mentorship, and mobility support to help you turn your ideas into action.

Parcours Élan: 60 Days to Move Your Project Forward

Parcours Élan brings participants together every other Saturday to make concrete progress on their projects, develop their skills, and benefit from the energy and support of the group.

🔸Each session combines wellness activities, personal development workshops, dedicated time to work on your project, group discussions, and coaching. Workshops are tailored to the cohort’s needs and interests and may cover topics such as public speaking, coaching, design thinking, and more.

🔸Personalized support to keep your momentum going: from the moment you register, an initial conversation helps identify your goals and needs. Throughout the program, you’ll receive personalized coaching, regular follow-ups, and access to a progress journal to track your achievements and plan your next steps.

🔸The power of the group: projects also grow through collaboration. Parcours Élan encourages peer support, shared experiences, and motivation within the cohort. Every two weeks, a rotating trophy will recognize a participant for their progress, engagement, support of others, or for successfully taking on a challenge.

🔸An opportunity to showcase your project: the program may conclude with a project presentation on December 5, providing an opportunity to share your accomplishments and showcase the projects developed over the 60 days.

Mobility Support

Do you have an academic, professional, or personal project that you would like to present at a conference, convention, or training event outside the Northwest Territories? Financial support of up to $2,000 can help you pursue a development opportunity or showcase your project beyond the territory.

Mentorship

The mentorship component connects young participants with mentors who can support them in developing their projects or professional pathways. It’s an opportunity to benefit from their experience, advice, and fresh perspective to help you take your next steps.

Stories and Experiences

Throughout the Incubator, podcast content will feature participants, mentors, and guest experts sharing their journeys, lessons learned, challenges, and behind-the-scenes experiences as their projects evolve. These stories will provide an authentic look at the Incubator experience while showcasing Francophone initiatives in the North and inspiring the broader community.

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This project is made possible thanks to the support of the Réseau Dialogue through the VIF program, with the financial support of the Government of Canada.

Teaching mode
In person
Duration
Fall 2026 cohort: 6 Saturdays.
When
Fall 2026 Cohort: Saturday, September 26; Saturday, October 10; Saturday, October 24; Saturday, November 7; Saturday, November 21; and Saturday, December 5.
Price
Participation deposit: $50 (refundable at the end of the program, provided you attend at least 80% of the sessions, or 5 out of 6 Saturdays).
Location :
Yellowknife
Age requirement:
18 years and over
Eligibility criteria:
French-speaking adults (18 and over) living in Yellowknife: online students, employed individuals, or those undergoing a career transition

Talents Incubator Podcast

Activity Schedule

A Typical Day at the Incubator

Each day is led by a coach and designed to help you make concrete progress on your project while supporting your well-being.

Throughout the day, you’ll alternate between:

  • wellness activities
  • focused work sessions
  • learning workshops
  • group discussions
  • coaching and support

This structured environment allows you to progress at your own pace, share challenges, receive support, and learn from the experiences of other participants.

Each day ends with a reflection session, an opportunity to review your progress, reflect on what you’ve learned, and identify your next action to keep your project moving forward.

Schedule Activity Facilitator
9:45 to 10:00 am

Opening of doors

Welcome of participants.

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10:00 to 10:20 am

(OPTIONAL) Well-being activity

Breathing exercises, stretching, goal setting, and setting an intention for the day.

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10:25 am to 11:25 pm

“Pomodoro 25/05” or “Pomodoro 50/10” Work Session

Focused work using the Pomodoro Technique.

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11:25 to 12:25 pm

“Pomodoro 50/10” Work Session

Focused work using the Pomodoro Technique, individually or as a team.

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12:25 to 1:00 pm

Lunch and Group Discussion

A group discussion to share challenges, lessons learned, and experiences from the first part of the day.

Lunch provided by Collège Nordique.

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1:00 to 2:00 pm

“Pomodoro 50/10” Work Session

Focused work using the Pomodoro Technique, individually or as a team.

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2:00 to 3:00 pm

“Pomodoro 50/10” Work Session

Focused work using the Pomodoro Technique, individually or as a team.

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3:00 to 3:10 pm

End of the Day: Reflection

Share what you learned throughout the day with the group.

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3:10 to 4:00 pm

Podcast Recording

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