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Weaving DEI into the fabric of your business from the very beginning isn’t optional, it’s essential.
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Women in Business: Unique Struggles and Opportunities
What makes women's experience unique and how we can thrive in the ever-evolving world of business
2025 Year in Success
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November 2025 Newsletter
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Show Her The Money Movie Screening
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...
Growth Strategy - January 27 & 29
January 27th & 29th, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
As startups gain traction, growth opportunities multiply. Resources do not. This two-part interactive workshop helps entrepreneurs evaluate which growth paths to pursue and which to decline. Led by growth strategy expert Jeff Chochinov, the session introduces a practical prioritization tool to assess expansion into new markets, verticals, or categories. Participants will leave with a clear framework they can apply with their team.
SR&ED Strategies for 2026: Practical Tactics for Bigger Refunds
February 5th, 2026, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
2026 brings major opportunities for companies claiming SR&ED. With recent 2025 budget changes and higher limits, many startups and innovation-driven businesses can now unlock larger refunds. This practical, interactive session will show you what qualifies, how the new rules affect your claim, and how to strengthen your documentation and process so you don’t leave money on the table.
Creating a Sales Plan for 2026 – Sales & Marketing Group Webinar
January 15th, 2026, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join Innovate Niagara’s first Sales & Marketing Group session of the year: Creating a Sales Plan, led by sales expert Mark Elliott. This interactive webinar will help you craft or refine a sales strategy that drives growth in 2026. Learn how to set realistic revenue goals, identify target customers, refresh your messaging, and turn your plan into an actionable playbook.
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™
5 Trends Shaping Canada’s Innovation Economy in 2025
Canada’s innovation economy is being redefined in 2025. AI, clean tech, new talent demands, smarter funding, and cross-sector collaboration are setting the pace.
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