Innovate Niagara 15th Anniversary Celebration
March 25th, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Innovate Niagara is proud to celebrate 15 years of supporting entrepreneurs, startups, and technology-driven companies across Niagara.
Ready to Launch or Expand Your Startup?
Starting and growing a company can feel daunting. Where do you begin? How can you avoid costly mistakes?
Innovate Niagara: Your Startup Ally
As a client, you gain access to:
- Mentorship
- Market Intelligence
- Networking Opportunities
- Funded Resources
- Niagara's Innovation Ecosystem
Transform your startup dreams into reality!
We’ve Got (Funded) Resources For Your Startup
Innovate Niagara is your access point to funded services, programs, and resources to starting and growing a successful innovation and tech-based company.
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Business Advice & Mentorship
Meet with business advisors and executives in-residence to develop a strategic plan for success.
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Market Intelligence
Access stats on your target consumer; industry and tech trends; and market size and forecasts to make informed decisions.
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Workshops & Events
Enhance your entrepreneurial skills with specialized training workshops, courses and events.
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i.d.e.a. Fund
Forward-thinking companies looking to commercialize innovative technologies that will help continue Canada’s transition to a green economy.
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Service Providers
Connect with service providers to help you develop your business – accounting, marketing, financial services, etc.
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Connect + Collaborate
Expand your network and discover opportunities for collaboration with other companies, and educational and industry partners.
IN OTHER'S WORDS
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The most important thing for me, as a founder during the pandemic, was that Innovate Niagara helped me connect with the right people. Whether it was industry experts, potential investors or customers, they were instrumental in bringing recognition and resources to Tenantcube.
SUCCESS IN NUMBERS
Our Success in Numbers from June 2011 to December 2025
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Helped secure more than $163M in funding
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Provided more than 19,751 consulting hours
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Delivered market intel valued at $10.28M
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More than 1,616 clients helped
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446 training sessions with 24,707 participants
ARE YOU IN?
Register for upcoming events designed for entrepreneurs.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Stay tuned for events designed for entrepreneurs like you.
AI P2P Group Series: Crafting Your Founder Story for Growth, Hiring & Investment
March 19th, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a hands-on workshop led by Rebecca Hawman of Pivot + Edge, where you'll learn to shape your lived experiences into a compelling pitch, employer brand, and growth strategy using AI.
AI P2P Group Series: Rapid Prototyping with AI: From Idea to Demo in Hours
March 11th, 2026, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a hands-on workshop where non-technical founders will learn to use AI tools to transform their ideas into prototypes without coding. Don’t miss this opportunity to start building your vision!
Show Her The Money – Film Screening & Panel Discussion
March 17th, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
Show Her The Money is an award-winning documentary that reveals why women receive less than two percent of venture capital funding. The film follows four founders building high-growth companies as they navigate the challenges of raising investment, alongside women investors working to shift capital toward more diverse entrepreneurs. Following the screening, a panel discussion will explore the state of funding for women-led business in Nia...
THIS JUST IN
February 2026 Newsletter
Read our Febraury 2026 newsletter or sign up to receive future editions and event notices.
2025 Year in Success
Check out our 2025 year in success or sign up to receive future editions and event notices.
i.d.e.a. Fund Cohort 4 Announcement
Innovate Niagara provides 12 companies with up to $240,000 through Cohort Four of Government of Canada-funded i.d.e.a. Fund™
How to Become a Client
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Complete the Become a Client form online.
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We’ll schedule you a meeting with an advisor.
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Meet with that advisor to plan your next steps.