Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors - Indigenous stream

Eligibility to connect with an Innovation Advisor is determined by the following criteria related to your company's structure and goals.

• The company must be incorporated.
• The company must be ready to grow or scale its operations.
• The company must be looking to create a new product, service, or process.

Who is eligible?

The provided context does not specify detailed evaluation and selection criteria for projects eligible under the Innovation Advisors service. It primarily describes the type of assistance provided by Innovation Advisors in helping incorporated businesses ready to grow or scale their products, services, or processes. As such, there are no specific scoring criteria mentioned for project evaluation in the context shared.

Eligible expenses

This grant connects businesses with Innovation Advisors to leverage government programs and services for growth. While the specific projects eligible for this grant are not detailed, activities are related to leveraging expert advice for scaling businesses and accessing government resources.

• Connecting with Innovation Advisors for business growth and scaling advice.
• Accessing a network of government programs and services for business development.
• Leveraging technical advice and market expertise from experienced professionals.
• Receiving guidance on navigating and utilizing government resources for innovation.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is open to businesses within Canada, allowing connections with regional Innovation Advisors to help meet their developmental goals. The service coverage includes various provinces and territories across the country.

• Pacific and Yukon: British Columbia, Yukon
• Prairies and Northwest Territories: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories
• Ontario
• Quebec and Nunavut: Quebec, Nunavut
• Atlantic: Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick

For this grant, evaluation and selection criteria play a crucial role in determining successful applicants. The criteria include:

• Evidence of innovation and novel ideas
• Demonstrated feasibility and potential impact of the project
• Clear objectives and milestones
• Capability and experience of the applicant team
• Alignment with grant objectives and priorities

• After you submit your details, the Innovation Advisor Service will review them and follow up with you if you are a suitable fit.
• If matched, you may be connected with an Innovation Advisor or Regional Deputy Director based on your region and business needs.
• The service will direct you to the relevant government programs, services, contacts, or support options based on your situation.
• For more information or follow-up, you may be contacted by phone at 1-833-201-4358 or TTY 1-866-694-8389.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant program:

• Innovation Advisors provide mentoring services and leverage their private sector experience to guide businesses.
• Advisors are located across different regions to provide tailored support to local businesses.
• The service can connect businesses with various government programs and services, including financing, technical advice, and market expertise.
• The advisory service is inclusive and aims to support diversity in business innovation.
• Businesses can access the service through a toll-free number or by sending their details for a callback.