Cleantech: Are You Ready to Shape the Future?
Helping cleantech startups like you find your best path to market by linking together talented people, ideas, resources + know how.
It takes more than just a great idea to change the world! Peterborough and the Kawarthas have a reputation as a cleantech and water technology innovation cluster, helping entrepreneurs to launch their business in the global marketplace. With less than one million people living in the region and a tight-knit business community, the support and speed of service a new company can expect is extraordinary, and the access to research laboratories, venture capital, and global networks is world class.
The resources within the community are interconnected with each other to bring a global strength to the region like none other. With 151 lakes and countless rivers, and having programs and partnerships dedicated to the formation and growth of cleantech companies allows for any interested individual or business to find the resources needed to succeed in this economic leading region. Resources within Peterborough & the Kawarthas include The Innovation Cluster, CAWT, Trent University, Fleming College and more!
Through these networks, startups and established companies have access to research laboratories, venture capital, global networks, innovation specialists, mentors, incubation and acceleration programming, certification services and an abundance more in this world-class knowledge hub.
These establishments are partnered together to bring resources and knowledge to companies that are looking to take their idea or product to the next level, in order to support startups and entrepreneurs in the cleantech field.
Peterborough Ranked #1 in Ontario to Grow Your Watertech Startup (#2 in Canada)
The Innovation Cluster has recently been ranked by Water Canada magazine as the place to grow a watertech startup. Why? The issue highlights various opportunities a startup has to thrive in the region, including:
- Affordable cost of living
- Innovation Specialists
- Located in between Ottawa and Toronto
- World-Class hub of resources
- Business ecosystem services
- Watertech Success Stories
- Overall startup culture
Read the issue here.
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a prominent role in providing cleantech support through company mentorship and acceleration,” says Michael Skinner, President & CEO of the Innovation Cluster. “We have helped push multiple startups to market success and are excited to see that Canada is beginning to take notice.”
business plans that take their products and services to market – quickly and successfully. So how does FastStart help young entrepreneurs turn their business ideas into reality? We’ve taken the top 5 reasons FastStart is best at helping young entrepreneurs succeed.
2. An Inclusive and Motivational Community – The mission of FastStart is to allow entrepreneurs to have an inclusive community that helps them every step of the way in building a business. Often, young entrepreneurs that are starting out with only a business idea struggle with finding resources and know-how. FastStart uses its partnerships, incubation space, events, workshops and more to give youth every opportunity to make their business ideas reality. FastStart provides a safe, inclusive space for entrepreneurs to work with like minded individuals to achieve their dreams in any sector.
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Vetterview. Vetterview is a platform that connects social media influencers and micro-influencers directly with brands looking to leverage influencer marketing through paid collaborations. Alex Gastle came up with the Vetterview idea while living in London, England, observing that brands could better connect with the world around them. Over countless cups of tea, a flight to Toronto and extensive research into social media endorsement, the Vetterview model came to life. Alex Gastle then came back to Peterborough, and with the help of FastStart, further grew his company, obtained a cash prize and is continuing to operate Vetterview full-time!
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