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The directory below represents the programs and services offered by Regional Innovation Centres across Ontario, as well as support from other agencies, universities and colleges.  

Membership
Through the OBIO® membership, we offer companies and their teams access to mentorship & expert resources, grants and experiential learning opportunities. Partners across the health
Women in Health
OBIO’s Women in Health Initiative (WiHI) supports women entering and advancing their careers in business development roles in the health science industry. Among other initiatives,
Skills Development & Training
Through our Skills Development and Training offerings, we help life sciences and health tech companies recruit and develop industry-ready talent, offer entrepreneurship programs to ensure
Capital Access & Adoption
We support small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) at each stage of their journey: Early-seed stage of venture financing with access to capital; Seed and
Hardware Catalyst Initiative 2025 Applications now open until March 10, 2025
Hardware Catalyst Initiative 2025
ventureLAB’s Hardware Catalyst Initiative is Canada’s only lab and incubator for founders building hardware and semiconductor-focused products, enabling the creation of transformative technologies that will
Rise and Grind
Rise and Grind
Start Date: TBD at 9:00am To empower startups with actionable growth strategies, tailored sales and marketing support, and a vibrant community of peers and mentors
Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF)
The Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF) is designed to support small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in Ontario's life sciences sector by providing financial assistance to help them
AC:Cowork
Our coworking program offers flexible office spaces and is a catalyst for building relationships with other innovators, mentors, and community members.
AC:Startup Visa
Our Startup Visa program brings the best of Waterloo to the world, connecting international startups to new markets and our globally recognized programming.
AC:Studio
Have a high-impact startup idea or interest in joining the founding team of one? With Government of Canada funding through the Federal Economic Development Agency
AC:Incubate
AC:Incubate: Our incubation programming allows you to bring your aspirations to life alongside other passionate founders. When you’re a part of our community, you benefit
Start-Up Visa Program
Canada’s Start-Up Visa (SUV) program is intended to attract foreign entrepreneurs who wish to establish new, high-growth businesses in Canada. To be eligible for the
IP Assist Program
Invest Ottawa, Launch Lab, and Spark Centre are rolling out IRAP’s IP Assist program designed to support the education, strategy, and planning for IP needs
ElevateIP
ElevateIP is a comprehensive program meticulously crafted to empower startups in Eastern Ontario by enhancing their Intellectual Property (IP) knowledge, fostering strategic development, and facilitating
Residency & Co-Working Space at Spark
At Spark Centre, our Residency and Co-Working Space offers a dynamic environment where startups, industry experts, and our dedicated team collaborate daily. This space is
Amplify
The Amplify program accelerates and scales innovative eastern Ontario companies selling into both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) markets, regionally, nationally or internationally. Business owners
Communitech Pro Squad
The Communitech Pro Squad comprises our in-house trusted business professionals, offering reliable advice to member companies. Avoiding the hassle of searching, members can connect directly
Communitech Growth Coaches
Communitech Growth Coaches are seasoned professionals with extensive experience in various competencies. They mentor qualifying startups and scale-ups referred by Communitech, offering expertise in fundraising,
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