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PREFACE

The following document highlights some of the resources available to Canadian entrepreneurs in the form

of competitions, pitching contests, accelerators, incubators and bootcamps. It is organized by province,

and colour-coded by sector. Each entry is followed by a descriptive blurb copied from that entry’s

website. Entries noted in black come from websites that did not specify a particular sector focus. Entries

noted in blue specified an information and communication technology focus. Entries noted in green

specified a cleantech focus. Entries noted in orange specified a life sciences focus.

This is not an exhaustive list of every entrepreneur competition, pitching contest, accelerator, incubator or

bootcamp in Canada. Rather, it is intended as a launching point for Canadian companies looking for these

types of resources in their home markets.

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NATIONAL

Competitions and Pitching Contests

Canadian Financing Forum – Best Presenting Company Awards

http://www.financingforum.com/

“The Canadian Financing Forum facilitates relationship building between entrepreneurs and leading

venture capital and corporate investors, paving the way for company financings that ultimately sustain

economic growth through new business creation and development.”

Canadian Innovation Exchange

http://www.canadianinnovationexchange.com/

“The CIX Top 20 is a unique program designed to showcase Canada's hottest innovative companies

working in Digital Media and Information and Communication Technology … The CIX Top 20 will

serve as an elite index of the most forward-looking companies in the Canadian innovation ecosystem, and

work to connect the key players driving technology-based business both in Canada and beyond.”

Accelerators, Incubators and Bootcamps

Impact Infused

http://infused.impact.org/

“Impact Infused is a national initiative led by the Impact Entrepreneurship Group and Deloitte & Touche

L.L.P. that will take Canada’s top young entrepreneurs, and infuse them with the expertise, advice,

resources and exposure to transform their businesses, and increase their probability of success in the

future. The program draws from a deep network of successful Canadian business leaders through

Deloitte’s strong leadership team, as well as advisors from Deloitte’s Technology Fast50 and Deloitte’s

Best Managed Companies network, ensuring that the chosen entrepreneurs will receive the highest quality

of support from across the country.”

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ALBERTA

Competitions and Pitching Contests

Banff Venture Forum

http://www.banffventureforum.com/

“Banff Venture Forum, Canada's premier company financing event, is designed to showcase the hottest

hi-tech companies from across North America, offer insight into key issues within the industry, provide a

premium networking opportunity and give companies a chance to learn from world-class professionals in

the investment community. Featuring technology companies across three streams, Information

Technology, Energy Technology and Life Sciences Technology, the Banff Venture Forum provides

emerging technology companies with unparalleled visibility and an opportunity to present to leading

private equity and venture capital investors from across North America.”

Accelerators, Incubators and Bootcamps

Clinexus

http://www.clinexus.ca/

“We work exclusively with early-stage companies who are developing and selling a wide range of health

and medical technologies at home and abroad. Our role is to accelerate their growth.”

Innovate Calgary

http://www.innovatecalgary.com/home.aspx

“Innovate Calgary is a full service organization offering technology transfer and business incubator

services to researchers, entrepreneurs and businesses within the advanced technology sector. We have

more than 50 years combined experience supporting the technology community, and are dedicated to the

growth of southern Alberta’s technology commercialization ecosystem.”

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novaNAIT

http://www.nait.ca/52501.htm

“novaNAIT's business incubators are designed to help entrepreneurial start-ups become sustainable high-

growth companies. These centres provide the support start-ups need to turn innovative ideas into the

products and services that the market demands.”

Startup Edmonton

http://www.startupedmonton.com/

“We help connect creators, innovators and entrepreneurs to start and scale bold new ideas through events,

mentorship, workspace, and accelerators. Our vision is to make Edmonton a hotbed for creativity and

entrepreneurship. Our mission is to amplify creative innovation and activate startups. Our goal is to invest

in 500 creative entrepreneurs over the next 5 years.”

TEC Edmonton

http://www.tecedmonton.com/

“A business accelerator, TEC Edmonton offers expertise, resources, and connections. TEC Edmonton

helps navigate the commercialization process - transitioning science solutions into business opportunities.

Our team has the knowledge and experience to evaluate and protect a tech invention, as well as to advise

and grow a viable business. Located in the heart of downtown Edmonton, our TEC Centre is a business

incubator, offering early-stage businesses a base for operations.”

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Competitions and Pitching Contests

Accelerate Okanagan – Jump:Start:Challenge

http://www.accelerateokanagan.com/jumpstart/

“The Jump:Start:Challenge is an “investor-ready” pitch competition to support technology companies and

entrepreneurs looking to start, accelerate and grow.”

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British Columbia Innovation Council – New Ventures Competition

http://www.newventuresbc.com/

http://www.newventuresbc.com/the-competition/regional-competition/regional-competition-format/

“A six-month, four-round competition open to any BC resident, team or business with an innovative

technology product or service that has not yet secured significant financing from external investors (i.e.

investors other than friends, family and company founders).”

British Columbia Technology Industry Association – Technology Impact Awards

http://www.bctia.org/Community/Technology-Impact-Awards.aspx

“The Technology Impact Awards is an annual event held to celebrate the achievements of the BC

technology industry.”

GreenTech Exchange

http://www.greentechexchange.ca

“Greentech Exchange (GTE) is a monthly networking and learning event featuring presentations from

leaders in the green technology field, pitches from Greentech entrepreneurs and networking with

entrepreneurs, professionals, investors, government representatives and more.”

metabridge – Pitching Event

http://www.metabridge.ca/

“Through focused and interactive events, emerging technology companies are establishing important

connections that are providing them with the opportunity to grow their business beyond Canada.”

VIATeC – Technology Awards

http://www.viatec.ca

“The VIATeC Technology Awards will celebrate the achievements of technology companies and

individuals in Greater Victoria.”

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Accelerators, Incubators and Bootcamps

Accelerate Okanagan – Venture Acceleration Program

http://www.accelerateokanagan.com/programs/

“Hands on program that helps high potential technology companies accelerate their growth and maximize

their opportunity. The program combines the KIC:Start Program with needs assessment, hands on

coaching, mentorship, business clinics, access to world class expertise and connections provincially,

nationally and internationally.”

Institute B

http://www.instituteb.com/

“An institute B incubation relationship is a partnership. Together we co-create a common future based on

our shared values and audacious goals. Institute B supports your management team and can help in adding

in people where necessary. Based on our unique unreasonable business planning methodology, we set in

motion a strategic plan and tactical operating plan that allows for big goals and solid execution.”

GrowLab

http://www.growlab.ca/

“GrowLab supports the world’s best entrepreneurs through seed funding, office space, mentorship &

programming in Vancouver and San Francisco.”

Kamloops Innovation Centre

http://kicstart.ca/

“KIC is a technology incubator created to enable commercialization and technological innovation in

Kamloops. We are a private organization with public funding enabling new entrepreneurs with a wide

range of backgrounds to jump-start their business by offering assistance and mentorship, as well as seed

funding and seminars – all within the realm of technology.

Life Sciences British Columbia – BC Excels Mentorship Program

http://www.lifesciencesbc.ca/initiatives/BCExcels2011.asp

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“BC Excels is a rigorous one-year business development mentorship program for emerging life science

companies where leaders of emerging bioproducts, bioenergy, medical device and biopharmaceutical

companies are paired with successful entrepreneurs in their respective industry sector. Together they

follow a highly customized, interactive and industry-specific educational program.”

Simon Fraser University – Time Ventures

http://www.sfu.ca/io/timecentre.html

“TIME Ventures is a partnership between SFU and BC's technology ventures industry. Its downtown

Vancouver location (within the SFU Harbour Centre campus) enhances access to technology transfer

services for a broad range of businesses and SFU researchers. TIME Ventures offers office space and

resources for technology ventures, networking events, educational seminars, mentoring opportunities, a

boardroom and a drop-in work space. These services are available to TIME Ventures Incubator

participants, off-site business professionals, lawyers, investors and others.”

Victoria Advanced Technology Council (VIATeC)

http://www.viatec.ca/

“The Victoria Advanced Technology Council (VIATeC) is the conduit that connects people, knowledge

and resources to grow a successful technology sector in Greater Victoria.”

Wavefront

http://www.wavefrontac.com/

“Wavefront is a not-for-profit National Centre of Excellence accelerating the growth and success of

wireless companies in Canada by connecting them with critical resources, partners and opportunities, to

drive economic and social benefits for Canada. Wavefront provides wireless companies with a suite of

WaveGuide™ training, advisory, accelerator and testing services.”

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MANITOBA

Competitions and Pitching Contests

Innovate Manitoba – Venture Challenge Competition

http://www.innovatemanitoba.com/venturechallenge.htm

“Do you need to raise additional risk capital to grow your venture, but don't know what investors are

looking for? VentureChallenge is Manitoba's premier capital challenge event. It offers two days of

interactive boot camps for entrepreneurs, presented by experienced angel investors and service providers.

The sessions are designed to help you prepare investor-friendly business plans and crisp investment

pitches. Following the boot camps, six ventures will be chosen to go on to compete in a pitch off for

prizes.”

Accelerators, Incubators and Bootcamps

The Eureka Project

http://www.eurekaproject.ca

“The Eureka Project is a business incubator seeking disruptive technology with global market potential.

You bring the technical expertise. We bring the management experience to elevate you. Our

entrepreneurial intelligence gives you the edge you need to survive and thrive in today’s high-tech

business environment. Our model, a unique fusion of marketing and technology, is unparalleled in Canada

– no one can match our power to drive you to success.”

Genesys Venture Inc.

http://www.genesysventure.com/index.html

“GVI is an enhanced life science incubator. Partnering with the technology holder, GVI positions client

companies for ongoing success by providing expertise, experience and energy.”

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NEW BRUNSWICK

Competitions and Pitching Contests

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation – Breakthru

http://www.nbif.ca/eng/breakthru/

“Presented by NBIF and Cox & Palmer, Breakthru is a bi-annual competition that gives entrepreneurs the

resources they need to start a business. The next Breakthru competition will launch in the Fall of 2012

ending with a major live event in March 2013. At the 2011 competition, $285,000 in cash investments

and professional services were awarded to three of our six finalists.”

Accelerators, Incubators and Bootcamps

propelICT – Launch36 Accelerator

http://www.propelict.com/propel-accelerator

“propel ICT is building on the success of our mentorship approach to help early stage entrepreneurs like

you shape, launch and build your business concepts within the launch36 Accelerator program. The

launch36 Accelerator will see your company follow a rigorous mentorship program for a 5-month period

where you will participate in peer and mentor based events and programs designed to support the

acceleration and evolution of your technology venture. Only qualified applicants will gain entry into this

unique opportunity.”

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

Accelerators, Incubators and Bootcamps

Genesis Centre

http://www.genesis.mun.ca/GenesisCentre/

“The Genesis Centre is a support network for technology-based ventures which have high growth

potential, and are seeking business guidance and capital.”

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NOVA SCOTIA

Competitions and Pitching Contests

Nova Scotia Cleantech Open

http://novascotiacleantech.com/

“The Nova Scotia CleanTech Open is a competition designed to find and fund high potential clean

technology start-ups. The goal is to attract the best clean technology companies in the world to Nova

Scotia, Canada.”

Accelerators, Incubators and Bootcamps

Innovacorp

http://innovacorp.ca/

“We help high potential early stage Nova Scotia companies commercialize their technologies and succeed

in the global marketplace. We’re especially interested in the clean technology, information technology,

and life sciences industries. Our business model is an internationally recognized approach to helping

technology companies. It combines seed and venture capital investment with business mentoring and

incubation infrastructure.”

ONTARIO

Competitions and Pitching Contests

TiE – TiEQuest Business Venture Competition

http://www.tiequest.org/default

“TiEQuest is an annual business venture competition held in Toronto to encourage entrepreneurship,

engage emerging entrepreneurial talent and to create an ecosystem of entrepreneurship. The mission of

TiEQuest is to connect entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts with the private equity and venture capital

industry. Many aspiring entrepreneurs today don’t know where to start. TiEQuest provides them with the

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tools to develop a promising business venture, and a competition judged by venture capitalists to give

them a forum and a link to the experts in the industry.”

Accelerators, Incubators and Bootcamps

Driven

http://drivenaccelerator.com/

“Driven is designed specifically for digital startups founded by women, African-Canadians and South

Asians. Our mission is to Teach, Engage and Inspire Toronto’s most fascinating, and underrepresented

Young Entrepreneurs in digital technology. Our founding partners and mentors run some of the most

successful startups in Canada. Our accelerator is bursting at the seams with amazingly talented, and

dedicated entrepreneurs whom you can relate to on many levels.”

Extreme Startups

http://www.extremestartups.com/

“Extreme Startups is a premier tech accelerator located in Toronto, Ontario. We provide up to $200,000

per company, a collaborative environment, and deep access with companies such to key industry partners

(more information coming soon) so that accepted startups can integrate the tools they need from the

ground up.”

HYPERDRIVE

http://www.communitech.ca/hyperdrive/

“HYPERDRIVE is a new $30+ million tech startup incubator program with a global focus to seed, fund,

and grow new businesses. HYPERDRIVE builds early-stage tech startups into “Series A” VC funded

companies.”

IDEAHUB

http://www.myideahub.ca/en/index.asp

“Located in Port Hope Ontario, IDEAHUB is a full service business incubator for new and emerging

entrepreneurial companies. The incubator offers member companies flexible office space, lower start-up

costs, support tools, resources and guidance to strengthen their business success and graduation into the

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community. IDEAHUB is a unique collaboration of private and public partners led by the Municipality of

Port Hope. All dedicated to the success and growth of new and emerging cleantech companies. The

incubator's focus is on green and energy related industries and their support services, however all business

proposals will be considered.”

Invest Ottawa/Innovate Ottawa

http://acceleration.investottawa.ca/

“Yes we can! Invest Ottawa is a one-stop shop for start-ups through emerging growth companies in

Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Life Sciences and Cleantech. We are staffed by a

hands-on group of former CEOs, investors and professional analysts devoted to helping your company

grow and build wealth. We’re for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, and a cool place where innovation

meets great people and great energy to build great companies!”

Launch Lab

http://www.launchlab.ca/

“Launch Lab is a one-stop shop for technology based startups and growing companies. We are a team of

entrepreneurs, investors, ex-CEO’s, and professional analysts who are here to help your company grow

and bring innovative, technology based products to the marketplace. We support tech based companies in

Eastern Ontario who are in four main industries; information technology, life sciences and healthcare,

cleantech, and advanced manufacturing.”

MaRS Discovery District/JOLT

http://www.marsdd.com/

http://marscommons.marsdd.com/how-we-help/jolt

“MaRS helps entrepreneurs bring new and innovative ideas to the marketplace. We offer a comprehensive

range of business services. And experienced advisors guide our clients every step of the way. MaRS

works with entrepreneurs in a range of sectors, including: advanced materials and engineering; Cleantech;

information technology, communications and entertainment; life sciences and health care, and; social

innovation.”

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McMaster University – Biosciences Innovation Center

http://www.mcmaster.ca/research/mbic.htm

“The McMaster Biosciences Incubation Centre (MBIC) offers entrepreneurial researchers and start-up

companies in the life sciences sector with resources to develop commercially successful products and

services. These resources include: laboratories, scientific equipment and research resources, as well as

business mentoring and support services. In addition, MBIC offers shared administrative facilities and

office equipment, executive meeting space, business advice and referral services, networking

opportunities, programs for off-site clients and more.”

Ryerson University – Digital Media Zone

http://digitalmediazone.ryerson.ca/

“Ryerson University’s Digital Media Zone (the Zone) is a workplace and incubator designed for young

entrepreneurs, infused with the energy and resources of downtown Toronto. It’s a place where students

and alumni come to innovate, collaborate and market their products and services, and where commercial

enterprises can turn to for progressive and creative digital solutions.”

Springboard Innovation Centre

http://www.springboardinnovation.com/

“SpringBOARD Innovation Centre has been established by private sector, public and community partners

to accelerate the creation, growth and maturing of innovative new business ideas and help existing

companies launch new products and services that provide demonstrable economic benefit to the Greater

Simcoe County region through the creation of jobs, investment, retention and attraction of talent. Our

primary focus is on companies that have an environmental benefit.”

The Stiller Centre

http://www.stillercentre.com/

“The Stiller Centre facilities are designed for startup technology-based companies. We help to bring their

innovation to the market place. We offer our client companies a range of business network services which

include market research, mentoring and operations analysis by our hired research and business analysts.”

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Waterloo Accelerator Centre

http://www.acceleratorcentre.com

“The Accelerator Centre (AC) is a world-renowned, award-winning centre for the cultivation of

technology entrepreneurship located in Waterloo, Ontario. Made possible through funding from Federal

and Provincial Governments, Ontario Centres of Excellence, the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, the

City of Waterloo and the University of Waterloo, along with industry and academic partners, the AC was

established to accelerate the creation, growth, and maturation of sustainable new technology companies;

to promote commercialization of research and technology rising out of academic institutions such as

University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Guelph, and Conestoga College; and to

generate economic benefit and enhance the strategic importance of Waterloo Region within Ontario and

Canada's broader economy.”

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Accelerators, Incubators and Bootcamps

Innovation PEI - LaunchPad

http://www.launchpadpei.ca/

“The LaunchPad business incubator program, an initiative of Innovation PEI, is designed to assist new

Island businesses in targeted sectors. The program provides entrepreneurs with access to basic technology

facilities and services in which to develop and grow their businesses for an export market. Through one

on one counseling, the program also helps to develop the managerial capacity of entrepreneurs in key

areas of business.”

QUEBEC

Competitions and Pitching Contests

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Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery – FOCUS Competition

http://www.cqdm.org/en/competition-funding/information.php

“The CQDM funding program is aimed at developing innovative technologies or tools that can facilitate

the discovery or the development of new drugs. CQDM’s program does not intend to fund research on

new drugs for specific therapeutic segments. Instead, it is meant to finance the development of new

technologies that will have the power to enable the discovery process across several therapeutic fields.

This program covers all fields directly related to drug research, and also all research areas that could bring

new tools for biopharmaceutical research (for example, engineering, nanotechnologies, medical devices,

diagnostics, translational medicine, imaging, etc.). The CQDM program encourages creativity,

multidisciplinarity and collaborative efforts between academic institutions and industrial (SMEs, biotechs,

CROs) partners.”

Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery – EXPLORE Competition

http://www.cqdm.org/en/competition-funding/explore-information.php

“The main goal of the CQDM Explore program is to support new unconventional and highly innovative

research projects that could strongly impact the drug discovery process. Projects funded by this program

must have the potential for a breakthrough discovery that could lead to an important change in the current

paradigm or conventional wisdom. While no preliminary data is necessary, the rationale behind the

proposal must be very strong and the applicants must clearly demonstrate how the scientific approach will

be validated. This program is designed for researchers who are interested in establishing closer links with

the pharmaceutical industry. In that respect, CQDM has developed a unique mentoring program where

senior scientists from the six pharmaceutical sponsors of the Explore program provide support to the

researchers in aligning their research towards the needs of the industry.”

Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery – CQDM/Alsace BioValley Joint Program

http://www.cqdm.org/en/competition-funding/alsace-biovalley-information.php

“The main goal of the CQDM/Alsace BioValley joint program is to strengthen biomedical research in

Quebec and Alsace by the alignment of international resources. This collaborative program also gives the

opportunity for SME based in Quebec and Alsace to open up to new markets. This program is not

intended to fund research on new drugs for specific therapeutic segments. Rather, it is meant to finance

the development of new technologies and processes that will have the power to facilitate the discovery or

the development of new drugs. This program promotes creativity, innovation, multidisciplinarity and

collaborative efforts between academic institutions and private organizations [biotech/contract research

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organizations (CRO)]. Please note that multinational pharmaceutical companies are not eligible to this

program.”

Accelerators, Incubators and Bootcamps

Ag-Bio Centre

http://www.agbiocentre.com/site/

“AG-Bio Centre est un incubateur d’entreprises situé dans le complexe technologique du Cégep Lévis-

Lauzon. Il supporte l’émergence d’entreprises innovantes dans les secteurs de l’agroalimentaire, des

biotechnologies et des sciences de l’environnement et notamment dans les domaines suivants: agriculture

et foresterie, aliments fonctionnels, nutraceutiques, biopharmaceutiques, produits environnementaux,

énergies renouvelables, etc.”

Centre Québécois d’innovation en biotechnologie – The Life Sciences Incubator

http://www.cqib.org/home.html

“CQIB’s greatest added value is its business mentoring service and access to technology and financial

networks. New clients have immediate access to a team of experts and technical/commercial validation to

speed up the start-up process while minimizing the risk. Our careful screening process ensures that only

viable companies are admitted to CQIB, which also makes it easier to secure funding. Many companies in

the incubation program also lease space (laboratories and offices) in order to gain access to CQIB’s

equipment and to benefit from an environment conducive to business development.”

CQVB Bio-Industries

http://www.cqvb.qc.ca/

“The CQVB targets the most promising (emerging or existing) SMEs in the bio-industry sector that seek

to transform research findings into industry-oriented technologies or products in the Province of Quebec.”

EcoTech Quebec

http://www.ecotechquebec.com/

“The goal of Écotech Québec is to increase cohesion and synergies which will allow the cleantech

industry to fully develop its potential to become a strategic sector in the new economy of Québec.”

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Flow Ventures

http://flowventures.com/

“Flow Ventures works with high-growth tech ventures, whether you’re an idea-stage startup, raising your

first round of funding, or growing and scaling your operations. We know startups and how to work with

entrepreneurs. Working with Flow means working with people who have started, operated and invested in

countless companies. We bring that experience to you, as well as our vast international network of people

who can help your business. Just ask the people we’ve worked with.”

FounderFuel

http://founderfuel.com/en

“At FounderFuel we believe startup success is more about the people than the idea. We take a lot of care

in choosing the smartest and most resourceful, dedicated and passionate people we can find. Once

selected to join the program, you’ll be surrounded by a few like-minded entrepreneurial teams for an

intense 12 weeks. You will be developing your business within an ecosystem of experienced

entrepreneurs, top executives, VCs, and Angels that we have assembled specifically for you. From this

network, you’ll receive invaluable advice via a series of workshops, feature presentations and one-to-one

input from the mentors you click with. You have an idea, and we have the network and ecosystem to

accelerate it – that’s a great opportunity. All we ask of you is to bring your “A-Game”; we’ll handle the

rest. Simple.”

Inno-centre

http://www.inno-centre.com/home.html

“Since 1987, Inno-centre has accelerated startup and growth of companies based on world-class

technologies.”

TransBioTech

http://www.tbt.qc.ca/

“TransBIOTech is a center for research and transfer of biotechnology for companies working in life

sciences and biotechnology. The center provides services primarily for research but also technical

assistance services to small and medium-size enterprises. The activities of TransBIOTech primarily

involve the development of proof of concept and innovation projects aimed at improving health in the

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following areas: functional food, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals (drugs), cosmetics and cosmeceuticals,

natural health products.”

SASKATCHEWAN

Accelerators, Incubators and Bootcamps

Ideas Inc.

http://www.saskatoonideas.com/

“Ideas Inc is Saskatchewan’s first full-service business incubator. Located in Saskatoon’s River Landing

Development in the recently restored Electrical Building, Ideas Inc is operated and developed by

Saskatoon’s business community. Ideas Inc provides professional, comprehensive, and practical business

development and advisory services to start-up companies and established small businesses. By providing

responsive and relevant advisory services to help entrepreneurs establish, grow, and run their business,

Ideas Inc nurtures their development and their companies.”

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