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Get Your Business Started, Innovate 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!

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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.

  • Business Advice & Mentorship

    Meet with business advisors and executives in-residence to develop a strategic plan for success.

  • Market Intelligence

    Access stats on your target consumer; industry and tech trends; and market size and forecasts to make informed decisions.

  • Workshops & Events

    Enhance your entrepreneurial skills with specialized training workshops, courses and events.

  • i.d.e.a. Fund

    Forward-thinking companies looking to commercialize innovative technologies that will help continue Canada’s transition to a green economy.

  • Service Providers

    Connect with service providers to help you develop your business – accounting, marketing, financial services, etc.

  • Connect + Collaborate

    Expand your network and discover opportunities for collaboration with other companies, and educational and industry partners.

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IN OTHER'S WORDS

  • Innovate Niagara has contributed significantly to the stability and structure of our company and the business acumen of our management team. We have benefited from many of their workshops, networking events and working in a collaborative workspace environment.
    - Ericka Evans, Head of Production, Phantom Compass

SUCCESS IN NUMBERS

Our Success in Numbers from June 2011 to December 2025

  • Helped secure more than $163M in funding

  • Provided more than 19,751 consulting hours

  • Delivered market intel valued at $10.28M

  • More than 1,616 clients helped

  • 446 training sessions with 24,707 participants

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Get Your Business Started, Innovate Niagara

UPCOMING EVENTS

Stay tuned for events designed for entrepreneurs like you.

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.


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How to Become a Client

Becoming an Innovate Niagara client is quick and easy, and there’s no fee. 

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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.

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