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Innovation Cluster Seeks New CEO as Michael Skinner and John Gillis Prepare for Departure

The Board of Directors is accepting online applications until Friday, November 18th.   November 8, 2022 – PETERBOROUGH, ON – Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas (“Innovation Cluster” or the “Organization”) has publicly announced that they are seeking a new Chief Executive Officer. The current CEO Michael Skinner and President John Gillis have resigned and […]

November 8th, 2022

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Applications Now Open for Pitch IT! Student Entrepreneurial Competition

Trent and Fleming students will compete for the title of ‘Best Pitch’ and a $2,000 prize   October 6, 2022 – PETERBOROUGH, ON – Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas (“Innovation Cluster”) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Pitch IT! student entrepreneurial competition that will take place on November 9th.  […]

October 6th, 2022

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Fleming College Student Troy Blackwell is the Winner of the 2022 Pitch It Entrepreneurial Competition and a $2,000 Prize!

Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas (“Innovation Cluster”) announces that Troy Blackwell, a Fleming College student in the Fish and Wildlife Program, was the champion of Friday’s 2022 Pitch It Entrepreneurial Competition. Hosted by the Innovation Cluster’s FastStart Program, this year’s Pitch It competition welcomed 7 student finalists from Fleming College and Trent University who […]

April 11th, 2022

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Innovation Cluster and Futurpreneur Announce Groundbreaking Partnership to Propel Entrepreneurship

The Innovation Cluster is delighted to announce a formal partnership with Futurpreneur Canada, a renowned entrepreneurship support organization in the country. This strategic alliance solidifies a long-standing relationship already marked by fruitful collaboration.

October 3rd, 2023

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Applications are Now Open for Pitch IT! 2023 Trent and Fleming students to compete for entrepreneurial glory and cash prizes

Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas (“Innovation Cluster”) are thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the Pitch IT! 2023. This exciting student entrepreneurial competition will take place on Thursday, October 19th, 2023.

September 11th, 2023

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Camila Duarte Appointed as New Executive Director of the Innovation Cluster

The board of directors of the Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas is delighted to announce Camila Duarte as the organization’s new Executive Director.

September 6th, 2023

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Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Visits Innovation Cluster Incubator to Fuel Growth in Rural Ontario

The Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas (ICPK) is honoured to report a significant visit from the Ministry of Agriculture. This visit fortifies a burgeoning partnership to invigorate the agricultural sector through innovation and entrepreneurship. The event gains additional importance as ICPK has recently been approved for funding under the Rural Economic Development Program (OMAFRA), set to commence this October.

September 5th, 2023

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Innovation Cluster and Cape Breton University Announce Groundbreaking Partnership for Social Innovation Microcredential

The Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas (“ICPK”) is thrilled to announce a formal partnership with Cape Breton University's Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. This collaboration will launch the Social Innovation microcredential, focusing on creativity, design thinking, innovation, and social business models.

August 23rd, 2023

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Cybersecurity Startup Platform Offers Free Lifetime Membership Opportunity for Founding Members

As part of our Success Stories series, we are thrilled to spotlight Graeme Barrie, an innovative entrepreneur, and client of the Innovation Cluster since 2018. Graeme operates from the Innovation Cluster space in Kawartha Lakes and is gearing up for the launch of TryberSecurity, a revolutionary cybersecurity platform tailored to the unique needs of startups and small businesses.

July 25th, 2023

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