grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDateDecember 14, 2022
grant_single|financingType
Expert Advice
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
grant_single|grantors
  • Innovation Factory
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

Receive assistance to start and develop an innovative business through coaching and mentoring, value propositions, market intelligence, pitch training, business planning, operational analysis and more.

grant_single_labels|projects

There are several projects or activities eligible for support through Innovation Factory, aimed at helping businesses at various stages of growth.
  • Business advisory services
  • Networking opportunities with investors, experts, and peers
  • Strategic referrals, expert advisors, and mentors
  • Pitch development and competition opportunities
  • Sales and market training
  • Product and market validation support
  • Exclusive funding opportunities
  • Talent acquisition guidance
  • Investor-readiness training and support
  • Financial modeling support
  • Early-stage fundraising direction
  • International market direction
  • Access to market intelligence and research
  • Navigational support for government resources and funding
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$50,000

Montreal
Developing a mobile app for mental health support

$72,000

Calgary
Launching an eco-friendly fashion line

$55,000

Winnipeg
Creating an online platform for indigenous art sales

$60,000

Ottawa
Setting up a recycling hub in urban areas

$60,000

Toronto
Launching an innovative fintech platform for small businesses

$70,000

Vancouver
Expanding a sustainable farming cooperative's operations

grant_single_labels|admissibility

To qualify for this grant, businesses need to meet certain stages of development and access various resources and support services offered by Innovation Factory.
  • Must be in one of the following stages: Idea, Discovery, Validation, Efficiency, or Scale
  • Eligibility for specific services and programs depends on the stage of business development
  • Must be able to apply for and become a client of Innovation Factory
  • Access to business advisory services, workshops, networking opportunities, expert referrals, and mentorship based on business stage

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Innovation Factory provides support for a wide range of companies across various stages of growth. However, specific eligibility criteria for types of companies are not explicitly mentioned.
  • Start-ups and early-stage ventures
  • Businesses in the idea stage
  • Businesses in the discovery stage
  • Businesses in the validation stage
  • Businesses in the efficiency stage
  • Businesses in the scale stage

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

The eligible expenses for this grant include various forms of business support from advisory services to networking opportunities.
  • Business advisory services
  • Networking opportunities with investors, experts, and peers
  • Strategic referrals, expert advisors, and mentors
  • Pitch development and competition opportunities
  • Sales and market training
  • Product and market validation support
  • Exclusive funding opportunities
  • Talent acquisition guidance
  • Investor-readiness training and support
  • Financial modeling support
  • Early-stage fundraising direction
  • Growth coaching
  • International market direction
  • Value-added resources

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

The eligible geographic zones for this grant are Hamilton and Halton in Ontario, Canada.
  • Hamilton, ON
  • Halton, ON

grant_single_labels|criteria

  • Evaluation of business idea and its potential for innovation
  • Viability and scalability of the proposed business model
  • Demonstrated market need and target market analysis
  • Evidence of traction and potential for global expansion

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Apply Now - Navigate to the "Apply now" section to initiate the process.
  • Step 2: Select Stage - Identify the stage your business is in (Idea, Discovery, Validation, Efficiency, Scale).
  • Step 3: Complete Application - Fill out the application form with necessary details about your business and stage-specific needs.
  • Step 4: Submit Application - Review and submit the application form.
  • Step 5: Advisor Assignment - Upon acceptance, an Innovation Advisor is assigned to your business to provide guidance and support.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

Innovation Factory provides comprehensive support for businesses at various growth stages, guiding them through commercialization, funding, and networking opportunities.
  • Accessible office space for early-stage prototyping direction.
  • Strategic referrals, expert advisors, and mentors for different stages of business development.
  • Investor-readiness training and financial modeling support.
  • Unique pitch development and competition opportunities.
  • Programs covering market intelligence, IP protection, and legal strategies.
  • International market direction and governmental resource navigation for scaling businesses.
  • Immigrant entrepreneurs can leverage the Canadian Start-up Visa Program for permanent residence.

grant_single_labels|documents

Innovation Factory — Support for Startups

grant_single_labels|contact

905-667-2611
Apply to this program