Become a gig marketplace freelancer

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Exclusively for members of the Conestoga College community

The Conestoga Gig Marketplace is exclusively open to Conestoga students and alumni and, specifically, those who have successfully completed the Gig Lab business incubator for freelancers.

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The Gig Lab is Canada’s only business incubator for freelance entrepreneurs, helping talented people monetize professional skills.

The program is free to Conestoga students and alumni, but participants are required to apply and space is limited.

Launch your freelance business

The Gig Lab is Canada’s only business incubator for freelance entrepreneurs, helping talented people monetize professional skills.

The program is free to Conestoga students and alumni, but participants are required to apply and space is limited.

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Gig Marketplace where everyone is welcome

We pride ourselves on fostering an environment rooted in the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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Become a freelancer

Frequently Asked Questions.

To become a freelancer these are the questions that come up most often. Take the time to read these helpful responses to get you started.

What is Gig Marketplace? 

Freelancers who successfully complete the 15-week Gig Lab program are exclusively eligible to launch their business on the Conestoga Gig Marketplace. This unique platform acts as a store front and lead generator for paid freelance work in the broader community. It is an incredible launch pad for the new freelance businesses coming out of the Gig Lab.  

All freelancers on the Conestoga Gig Marketplace are graduates of the Conestoga Gig Lab, Canada’s first and only business incubator for freelance entrepreneurs. Our freelancers offer valuable expertise and flexibility that can enhance your business’s growth. Whether you’re a startup or an established company, leveraging Gig Marketplace freelancers can be a strategic move. Each of our freelancers have industry level skills, efficient business processes, and professional client management strategies. 

Gig Marketplace serves a wide range of industries, from startups to established enterprises. Businesses in the tech and innovation sectors have hired Gig Marketplace talent. However, Gig Marketplace freelancers have also worked with companies from other diverse industries to help solve unique problems. Whether you're a small business looking for cost-effective solutions or a larger organization needing flexible expertise, Gig Marketplace can connect you with the right talent to meet your needs. 

On Gig Marketpalce, you can either “Post a Gig” in our navigation bar to submit your Gig for our freelancers to review on our “Gig Board”. With this option, you may receive multiple project proposals from various freelancers. You can also select the option to “Hire a Freelancer” from the navigation bar, if you know which freelancer you would like to solicit a project proposal from.