Ontario Business Accelerator Programs

Programs Tailored for the Early SME Journey

If you lead an early-stage tech Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) that has passed ideation and conceptualization, we know what it takes to navigate the next stages of your startup journey.

Our programs and services flex, scale, and evolve to deliver customized support tailored to your company’s unique needs.

Get real-world, results-driven mentoring and advice that helps founder teams build commercially successful solutions.

If you're ready to meet market demands, seize opportunities, and actually make money (instead of just talking about it), we’re here to help you scale efficiently and drive sustainable growth.

Tap into 30+ mentors and advisors with expertise across various business stages, industries, and functional areas.

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Funding and finance

Go-to-market and strategic partnerships

Intellectual property and R&D

Product management and marketing

Pricing and margin management

Sales and customer service models

Manufacturing, sourcing, and supply chain management

Human resources, recruiting, and organizational culture

Whether you need a quick-hit workshop, a deep-dive bootcamp, or a full-on mastering series, we’ve got you covered. Learn the basics or roll up your sleeves and get hands-on with the practical skills you need to run and grow your business.

Everything is delivered virtually, built for busy founders, and priced so you don’t have to sell a kidney to level up. Because getting smarter shouldn’t break the bank.

Popular topics include:

Bootstrapping
& Survival

Learn to grow and scale your company on a shoestring budget.

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Achieving Repeatable Sales

Gain strategies and techniques to land your first 100 customers and beyond.

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Scaling Beyond One Product

Understand how to go from initial MVP to a multi-product portfolio.

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LevelUp is an intense accelerator program for MVP+ stage founders and their teams to develop and deepen key skills and strategies for launching, commercializing, and scaling their businesses.

Delivered in hybrid mode, you’ll get hands-on learning, practical sessions, and free advisory hours with our Experts in Residence to keep you on the right track.

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In just 12 weeks, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the skills you need to scale.

Storytelling & branding

Go-to-market plans

Customer acquisition

Funding strategies

Pitching your business

Already running a successful tech business in another country and dreaming of moving it to Canada?

Our Startup Visa Program is designed for established immigrant entrepreneurs. Plug into a 3-month virtual accelerator to refine your strategy, plus ongoing support to smoothly transition your company into the Canadian market.

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Participants get a Letter of Support and guidance on how to:

Do business in Canada

Build a tailored business plan

Create a compelling brand that stands out

Develop a launch strategy

Attract and retain customers

“Innovation Cluster has been a game-changer for my startup. After exploring other options, I can confidently say nothing compares to the support, mentorship, and resources offered. I’m getting all the help I need, and the environment is what I need to successfully scale, and I would highly recommend Innovation Cluster to any founder serious about building their tech startup.”

Eduard Yonathan

Founder, SanoStrategy

“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 & Founder, Maman Biomedical

"As a software developer and founder of a custom software business, transitioning into the world of SaaS startups was exciting, overwhelming, and came with a steep learning curve. The Innovation Cluster and the LevelUP program have been invaluable in bridging that gap, providing me with the knowledge, tools, and connections essential for success.”

Andrew Nokes

Founder and CEO, Creativity By Code

Serving Industries Reshaping Our Futures

CleanTech

Pioneering breakthroughs in energy production and storage to meet rising regional and national demands

AgriTech

Fueling innovations that create a more resilient, competitive, and environmentally friendly farming future

Health & MedTech

Creating cutting-edge health products and medical devices that improve quality of life

Nuclear Tech

Supporting nuclear medicine, SMR ecosystems, and supply chain innovations to fuel Ontario's lead in this field.

Digital IT

Powering underlying technologies driving the next generation of digital IT innovations across critical industries.

A Thriving Innovation Ecosystem

Plug in and Amplify Your Network

Our innovation ecosystem isn't just a buzzword.

It's a powerhouse of academia, industry leaders, and government agencies working together to fuel your growth. Consider it your personal network designed to connect you with the right partners, customers, and investors to supercharge your product and dominate your market.

Tap into this national network of change-makers ready to help you crush your growth goals.

Meet Our Partners

Commercialize & Scale Your Market-Ready Innovation

Programs Tailored for the Early SME Journey

Mentorship & Advice

No Fluff. Just Real Progress.

Workshops, Bootcamps & Mastering Series