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Is the Innovation Cluster Right for You?

The Innovation Cluster isn’t for everyone. Our clients are pushing the boundaries of innovation to tackle the world's toughest challenges, from developing cleaner energy solutions to transforming agriculture to making cutting-edge health and medical technology advancements.

If your startup meets these minimum criteria, we have a program that’s right for you.

You have a cleantech, agritech, healthtech/medical devices, nuclear tech, or digital IT innovation.

You understand the customer problem you’re solving.

Your business is incorporated in Canada, preferably Ontario.

You have a business plan and a product prototype.

What Our Clients Have to Say

“Being part of the Innovation Cluster in Peterborough has been instrumental in our company’s growth. The visibility and credibility we’ve gained have opened doors to funding opportunities. In just three months, we raised $30,000”

Latchmi Raghunanan Ph.D

CEO and Founder, Maman Biomedical

“Since joining the Innovation Cluster two years ago, I’ve gained invaluable support—whether it’s feedback on business and financial documents, guidance on investor readiness, or insights into securing future loans. Thanks to this environment, QuestIt has grown to 3,000 users in Peterborough with over 150 service providers.”

Hadi Jakmora

Founder & CEO, Quest It

“What I love most about the Cluster is that it’s a space where I can ask questions—big or small—to professionals who genuinely want to help. It’s played a huge role in our growth. Since joining, we’ve crossed a quarter million in sales and nearly reached every province in the country with our products.”

Dan Kitchen

Co-Founder & CEO, Make Stuff Move

The Next Step in Your Scaling Journey

Startups that have passed ideation and conceptualization will find our programs are tailored specifically for the next stages of the startup journey. You’ll get ongoing support to guide you as you progress from validation to commercialization to scaling and innovation.

Find the program that’s right for you.

You Have a Minimum Viable Product Ready for Market.

You have a working prototype or V1 ‘sales-ready’ product that you’re ready to validate in the market. You understand product/market fit and the competitive landscape, and you may have or are working on protecting your IP.

Meet with a business advisor to see how we can help.

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You’re Seeking an Intense Business Accelerator Program.

Yes, you're ready to launch your Minimum Lovable Product, but baby steps are just not for you. You want to accelerate your progress with an intense program designed to prepare you for commercialization in 12 weeks.

Apply for our LevelUp business accelerator.

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You Want to Build a Repeatable Sales Process to Get to Your First 100 Customers.

You've made a few sales and are working on building direct and/or indirect sales channels. You may be focused on providing customer support that builds loyalty and word-of-mouth promotion. But a knowledge gap is standing in the way of your success.

Explore our bootcamps and mastering series.

Build Your Skills

You Need Extra Skills to Manage the Complexity of Multiple Products.

You’ve developed or are planning new products that address new market opportunities. But you’re unsure how to launch them efficiently without cannibalizing existing sales. Ongoing access to industry experts who have ‘been there and done that’ would make a world of difference.

Learn about becoming an Innovation Cluster client.