Hypelocal Accepted Into Cochrane’s Engine Room To Support New Product Development and Growth

COCHRANE, AB, Canada (December NN, 2025) — Hypelocal, a growth partner that builds profitable revenue systems through demand generation marketing and AI automation, announced today that it has been accepted into The Engine Room, Cochrane’s business incubator program. 

This acceptance arrives at a critical moment as Hypelocal advances development of a new AI- and LLM-powered software planned for 2026. The incubator program gives Hypelocal exactly what this stage requires: community, structured accountability, mentorship, expert feedback, and a network of founders who understand what it takes to build something category-defining.

“Bringing a new AI-driven product to market requires focus, determination, and the right inputs at the right time,” said Aaron LeBlanc, CEO of Hypelocal. “The Engine Room provides us with an environment to build alongside other like-minded business owners. This opportunity will help to sharpen our thinking, reinforce the path we’re on, and increase our odds of delivering a winning AI SaaS innovation. We look forward to bringing a product to market that will set a new standard for how businesses in highly regulated industries use AI to grow and scale.”

The Engine Room’s workshops, mentorship, and founder community will help Hypelocal refine its product direction, strengthen execution, and bring sharper discipline to the decisions that shape its upcoming launch.

"Cochrane is pleased to welcome Hypelocal as a member of The Engine Room, Cochrane's business incubator," says Mark Krysinski, Director of Community Growth, Town of Cochrane. "Our program is designed to guide local businesses poised for growth through 12 months of structured workshops, mentorship and peer-based learning. Hypelocal demonstrates the drive and readiness we look for in incubator program participants; we look forward to supporting them in this stage of growth and their ongoing commitment to building their business in Cochrane."

Hypelocal now moves forward with a clearer path to market, stronger support, and the structured accountability needed to turn an ambitious idea into an enterprise SaaS solution that will redefine how businesses use AI to operate securely and at scale.

About The Engine Room

The Engine Room is Cochrane’s business incubator program. The program helps businesses and entrepreneurs in Cochrane and the surrounding area turn growth into reality with 12 months of structured workshops, mentorship, and accountability. Graduates of The Engine Room program gain a community and earn the tools to navigate the most common challenges of building a sustainable, thriving business.