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Innovator Membership Program
Business support for innovative entrepreneurs
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : May 31, 2023
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The program provides a 1-year Innovator Membership with 12 free hours of service. It supports entrepreneurs through business advice, market research, market development, export support, product development, workshops, and event management.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : May 31, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business advice and planning support.
- Market research and market development support.
- Product development support from prototype to launch.
- Export development support.
- Workshops and event management support.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Entrepreneurs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Northwestern Ontario.
Additional information
- Members get access to the Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre team.
- Support covers business advice, market research, market development, export, product development, workshops, and event management.
- Workshops are offered on an on-site or remote basis.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Innovator Membership Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Innovator Membership Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Innovator Membership Program?
The program provides a 1-year Innovator Membership with 12 free hours of service. It supports entrepreneurs through business advice, market research, market development, export support, product development, workshops, and event management.
Who is eligible for the Innovator Membership Program program?
To be eligible for the Innovator Membership Program program, you must:
Entrepreneurs seeking business support.
Innovative businesses needing growth guidance.
What expenses are eligible under Innovator Membership Program?
Business advice and planning support.
Market research and market development support.
Product development support from prototype to launch.
Export development support.
Workshops and event management support.
Who can I contact for more information about the Innovator Membership Program?
You can contact Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC).
Where is the Innovator Membership Program available?
The Innovator Membership Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Innovator Membership Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Innovator Membership Program is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Innovator Membership Program?
Innovator Membership Program is funded by Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC)