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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.  

Techstars Startup Weekend
A 54-hour weekend where founders, developers, problem solvers, creatives, builders, and marketers come together to collaborate and turn their innovative ideas into ventures.
Co-working at TechAlliance
Located in the heart of downtown London, Ontario, TechAlliance offers both private offices and open-concept spaces for collaboration, meetings, and innovative thinking. Experience working at
Alliance Membership
This is the chance for ventures to be immersed in the TechAlliance experience and engage in a community committed to amplifying, celebrating and partnering together
Pitch Room
An exclusive experience that invites founders from scaling and high-potential companies to delve into the world of investment readiness and get raw, unfiltered fundraising advice
Polaris Pitch Competition & Showcase
Celebrating local ingenuity and Canadian innovation, eight visionary finalists take the stage to pitch in front of influential investors and win a prize package including
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

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