Business Incubators Across Canada: Help for Start-ups & Entrepreneurs
Business incubators are organizations and programs that provide entrepreneurs and start-ups access to mentorship, investors, and resources.
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IBM Innovation Incubator Opens Its Doors to Ontario Businesses
In recent years, federal and provincial governments have place a strong focus on business innovation in Canada. The Government of Canada’s Budget 2017 announced the realignment of resources to improve innovation programs and strengthen the economy. Investing in business innovation allows small and medium-sized companies to flourish and increase their market competitiveness. In October 2017,…
District Ventures Packaged Goods Startup Incubator: Mentorship and VC
Developing value-added products and services is critical to Canada’s knowledge economy and competitiveness. More than ever, startups and early-stage businesses are being called on to support innovation and respond to new consumer/market preferences. Because of the rising demand for new consumer products, Canadian startups should focus on finding and establishing themselves within this market. Thankfully,…
IBM Innovation Incubator (i3) Fosters Tech Development in Ontario
Ontario small and mid-sized technology companies often face technical challenges when developing innovative products and services. In order to develop innovative technologies, businesses must have access to high performance computing equipment and other resources that enable creativity, productivity, and collaboration. To harness the power of small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), post-secondary research institutions, and high…
New Business Exchange/ Incubator for Women Entrepreneurs in Southern Ontario
Small business incubators aim to provide a sophisticated mix of business support services, office space, and access to funding in order to help improve success rates of small businesses. In fact, the Canadian Association of Business Incubators (CABI) cites a report claiming: “The average survival rate of companies in Canada that go through business incubation has been…
CBaSE University of Guelph Offers the Hub Incubator Program
We at Mentor Works have always been big advocates of the University of Guelph (U of G) CBaSE post-secondary collaboration program that connects local businesses with U of G students for collaborative projects. The program has helped many of our clients with projects ranging from market research to developing human resources policies and marketing plans….
Government of Canada Invests Additional $750M in Funding for Canadian Innovation Clusters
The Canadian government has announced the breakdown of its renewed commitment of $750 million to global innovation clusters over the next five years through to 2028.
Canadian Startup Funding Checklist
Canadian Startup Funding Checklist Build the Foundation for Funding Your Canadian Startup. Although the federal and provincial government create most Canadian government funding programs for established businesses, it is critical for startups to set a solid foundation early on in order to become eligible for this funding in the future. This checklist will help guide…
From Startup to Small Business: The Evolution of Funding and Support Options
The search for funding options, free resources, and customized mentorship should be a vital focus for entrepreneurs wishing to break through the glass ceiling that prevents many Canadian startup businesses from reaching great heights.
How to Secure Government Funding for BC Quantum Tech Projects
The Regional Quantum Initiative helps British Columbia businesses working in the quantum field support their projects.