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Get Your Business Started, Innovate Niagara

Ready to start or grow your startup?

Starting and growing a company can be overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you avoid making major mistakes that cost time and money? How do you make sure you’re creating a product your customer will need?

At Innovate Niagara, you can find the support you need to start and grow your startup through mentorship, market intelligence, programming, workshops and events, and networking opportunities.

Becoming a client is easy (and there’s no fee). Once you’re a client, you will have access to funded resources to help launch and scale your company. You’ll also be part of Niagara’s talented tech and innovation ecosystem, giving you access to networking and collaboration opportunities with like-minded entrepreneurs right here in Niagara.

Become a Client 

View our 2022 Year IN Success! 

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 played a critical role in supporting CASi Grow. Numerous times we reached out to Innovate Niagara with an obstacle, a need for subject matter expertise or an introduction and we received what was needed for us to move forward with our objective.
    - Jeff MacIntyre, Vice-President & Corporate Development, CASi Grow

ARE YOU IN?

Register for upcoming events designed for entrepreneurs.

<span aria-hidden='true' class='fa fa-calendar'></span> Sales Bootcamp 1 - Sales Planning

Sales Bootcamp 1 - Sales Planning

May 31, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
In this sales planning session, we will focus on high-level goals like revenue and the activity targets that lead to revenue.

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<span aria-hidden='true' class='fa fa-calendar'></span> Sales Bootcamp 2 - Sales Process

Sales Bootcamp 2 - Sales Process

June 15, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
This session will cover topics like email scripts, call scripts, handling major objections, and most importantly the steps in your sales process.

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<span aria-hidden='true' class='fa fa-calendar'></span> Sales Bootcamp 3 - Sales Systems & Tools

Sales Bootcamp 3 - Sales Systems & Tools

June 21, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
In this session, we will cover many components of a CRM including contacts, accounts, deals, past activities, and future activities., Modern CRMs also have features that allow for email templates, lead scoring, and much more.

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THIS JUST IN

Catch up on the latest innovation and entrepreneurship news from Innovate Niagara.

<span aria-hidden='true' class='fa fa-newspaper-o'></span>  May Newsletter

May Newsletter

Read our May 2023 newsletter and sign up to receive future editions and event notices.

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<span aria-hidden='true' class='fa fa-newspaper-o'></span> The Accelerator Centre Announces the Top 50 Companies Moving into Next Phase of its Venture Studio Program

The Accelerator Centre Announces the Top 50 Companies Moving into Next Phase of its Venture Studio Program

The Accelerator Centre (AC) is pleased to announce the 50 companies progressing to Phase 2 of AC:Studio.

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<span aria-hidden='true' class='fa fa-newspaper-o'></span> JOB OPPORTUNITY: Research Analyst

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Research Analyst

We're hiring!

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SUCCESS IN NUMBERS

Our Success in Numbers from June 2011 to December 2022

  • Helped secure more than $83.7M in funding

  • Provided more than 17,230 consulting hours

  • Delivered market intel valued at $9.2M

  • More than 1,230 clients helped

  • 372 training sessions with 18,356 participants

How to Become a Client

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

01

Complete the Become a Client form online.

02

We’ll schedule you a meeting with an advisor.

03

Meet with that advisor to plan your next steps.

Become a Client

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