Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NU

Eligibility for connecting with an Innovation Advisor requires the following criteria:

• The business must be incorporated.
• The company should be ready to grow or scale.
• The organization is looking to create a new product, service, or process.

Who is eligible?

This service is available to Canadian incorporated businesses that are ready to grow or scale, looking to create a new product, service, or process, or seeking advice from experienced professionals. It connects businesses with Innovation Advisors who can guide them in accessing government programs and services to support their business development and growth.

Eligible expenses

This grant connects businesses with Innovation Advisors who guide them in leveraging government programs and services. The activities revolve around enhancing business growth, accessing financing, and exploring new markets with the help of advisors.

• Connecting with Innovation Advisors for business growth strategies.
• Leveraging government programs for technical advice and foreign market expertise.
• Strategic planning and support for creating new products, services, or processes.
• Accessing financing and investment through government resources.
• Guidance on navigating government supports for business scaling.

Eligible geographic areas

Innovation Advisors are available across various Canadian regions to support businesses in their growth and development. Businesses across these regions may be eligible to connect with an Innovation Advisor.

• Pacific and Yukon: Victoria, BC and Vancouver, BC.
• Prairies and Northwest Territories: Edmonton, AB, Winnipeg, MB, Calgary, AB, Saskatoon, SK, and NWT.
• Ontario: Toronto, ON, Ottawa, ON, and Waterloo, ON.
• Quebec and Nunavut: Quebec City, QC and Montreal, QC.
• Atlantic: Charlottetown, P.E.I., St. John's, NL, and Moncton, NB.

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria are as follows:

• Evaluating impact on innovation and economic growth
• Assessing the potential for market expansion and job creation
• Reviewing the feasibility and sustainability of the project
• Considering the alignment with government priorities and programs