Programs & Resources
Rural Innovation Fund - The RIF grant program supports Northwestern Ontario towns and Indigenous communities with a population less than 3000 in adopting innovative approaches to identified gaps within
Kenora and Rainy River Accelerator Fund - The KRRAF grant program is open to businesses in the Kenora and Rainy River districts only. Startups and mature companies are eligible to apply, and
Regional Connectivity - NOIC is the regional champion for improving connectivity in Northwestern Ontario communities, both high-speed and cellular. With over $44mil in funding awarded in 2022, NOIC
Get There - Get There is a grant program for businesses looking to attend important tradeshows and conferences to grow sales and partnerships. While having a booth or
Next Level - Next Level is a grant program for businesses looking to access new markets. Eligible expenses include marketing, equipment and late-stage product development costs.
Youth Effect - Youth Effect provides youth (18-29) with experiential learning and training with local businesses, focusing on fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in Northwestern Ontario. The program takes
Costarter - Costarter is a 12-week intensive accelerator program providing $18,000 in non-dilutive start-up funding, experienced advisors and mentors, workshops, and connections to investors and government funding
ProtoZone Program - So you have an innovative idea! Now all you need is to get made. That's not a simple task but luckily for you, the ProtoZone program
Trailblazer Program - The Trail Blazer program is a program for early-stage startups. The program is designed to take you through the necessary steps to identify your market and validate
