Press releases

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

read more

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

read more

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

read more

Carrot Bacon brings home the “bacon.” The Peterborough Plant-Based Startup Secures $100k Grant and Broadens Horizons to US Market

May 31, 2023 – PETERBOROUGH, ON – Carrot Bacon, a Peterborough-based startup and client of the Innovation Cluster, is set to revolutionize the plant-based snack industry. With the introduction of two new products – Beet Jerky and Onion Cracklings – to its successful line of Crispy Whole-Plant Jerky, Carrot Bacon has garnered international attention, secured […]

May 31st, 2023

read more

Innovation Cluster and Peruvian-Canadian Chamber of Commerce Announce Partnership to Support Peruvian Entrepreneurs through STARTup Visa Program

May 23, 2023 – PETERBOROUGH, ON – The Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas (“ICPK”) and the Peruvian-Canadian Chamber of Commerce (“PCCC”) are delighted to announce a new partnership aimed at supporting Peruvian entrepreneurs. This collaboration will help introduce the Startup Visa Program to Peruvian entrepreneurs and connect Innovation Cluster clients to the PCCC network. […]

May 23rd, 2023

read more

Canada Starthub and Innovation Cluster Form Groundbreaking Partnership to Elevate STARTup Visa Program and Accelerate Entrepreneurial Success

May 16, 2023 – PETERBOROUGH, ON – Canada Starthub, a program that prepares international entrepreneurs to apply to a designated Canadian Business Incubator, is partnering with Peterborough’s Innovation Cluster. This exciting partnership aims to support entrepreneurs and raise awareness of the STARTup Visa Program. This collaboration aims to train and empower foreign startups to advance […]

May 16th, 2023

read more

Innovation Cluster Partners with Kawartha Manufacturers Association (KMA) to Provide Free Memberships for New Manufacturers and Clean Tech/Social Innovation Startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas

April 19, 2023 – PETERBOROUGH, ON – The Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas (“ICPK”) is thrilled to unveil its partnership with the Kawartha Manufacturers Association (KMA). This collaboration aims to offer complimentary membership in its association to emerging manufacturers in Peterborough and the Kawarthas, along with early-stage Innovation Cluster clients in the manufacturing and […]

April 19th, 2023

read more

Cubs’ Lair 2023 Winner Announced: Richa Sharma Secures $3,000 Grand Prize for Innovative Business Idea, TastEATools

March 28, 2023 – PETERBOROUGH, ON – The Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas is thrilled to announce the winners of the Cubs’ Lair 2023 entrepreneurial competition. The event, held on March 23rd at One Eighty Sports Pub in Peterborough. Young entrepreneurs from the region pitched their innovative business ideas to a panel of esteemed […]

March 29th, 2023

read more

Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas Partners with Mitacs to Launch eAccelerate Program for Student and Postdoctoral Entrepreneurs

March 8, 2023 – PETERBOROUGH, ON – Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas (“ICPK”) is excited to announce its partnership with Mitacs to launch the eAccelerate program for students and postdoctoral entrepreneurs at Trent University. This program is designed to fund students looking to further develop the research or technology at the core of their […]

March 8th, 2023

read more

Receive entrepreneurial tips, news, and events from the Innovation Cluster.

You may unsubscribe at any time. To find out more, please visit our Privacy Policy.

Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas uses cookies to improve the navigation of our uses. By closing this message you accept our cookie policy.