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Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program
Support for sustainable tourism ideas in Bruce County
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- Funding available
- $ 3,000
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports new sustainable tourism ideas in Bruce County with up to $3,000 in seed funding. It focuses on tourism concepts that improve offerings, encourage longer stays, and support year-round visits.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $3,000
- Minimum funding
- $3,000
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Reach a new target audience
- Launch or market a product/service
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- 10 employees maximum
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals aged 18 and over
- Small businesses based in Bruce County
- Non-profit organizations based in Bruce County
- Community groups based in Bruce County
Who is not eligible
- Past Bruce County Spark Program winners
Eligible expenses
- Tourism idea development activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Bruce County, Ontario
Activities funded
- Development of new sustainable tourism ideas.
- Creation of tourism experiences, products, or partnerships.
- Projects that enhance offerings, address tourism gaps, or encourage longer stays and repeat visits.
- Initiatives that increase shoulder-season tourism and spending.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the online application
- Go to the program application page.
- Answer the application questions online.
- Step 2: Submit the video
- Record a short video of up to 1 minute.
- Upload the video or provide a link through the application form.
Documents Needed
- Online application form responses
- A short video introduction
Selection criteria
- Innovation or uniqueness of the idea
- Contribution to sustainability
- Support for diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Expected outcomes and impact
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a jury of local and provincial tourism leaders and innovators.
- Finalists are invited to a pitch session.
- Three winning applicants are selected from Bruce County.
- Selected applicants receive mentorship, seed funds, and partner support.
Additional information
- Selected applicants receive a 3-month mentorship.
- Applicants join a tourism innovation community for networking and workshops.
- Past Bruce County Spark winners are not eligible to apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program Program
What is the Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program?
This program supports new sustainable tourism ideas in Bruce County with up to $3,000 in seed funding. It focuses on tourism concepts that improve offerings, encourage longer stays, and support year-round visits.
How much funding can be received?
Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program program?
To be eligible for the Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program program, you must:
New sustainable tourism idea
Based in Bruce County
Individual, business, nonprofit, or community group
Who can I contact for more information about the Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program?
You can contact Tourism Innovation Lab by email at outreach@tourisminnovation.ca.
Where is the Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program available?
The Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program?
Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program is funded by Tourism Innovation Lab