Innovation Cluster
270 George St N, 3rd Floor K9J 3H1 Peterborough, ON, Canada

Applications are open for the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant. The grant will provide up to $20,000 for eligible small businesses affected by the Provincewide Shutdown, with a minimum of $10,000. Ontario.ca/COVIDsupport

Time is quickly running out to apply for the Start-up Visa Program. The program will provide entrepreneurs with valuable assistance in navigating the Canadian business environment. Perfectly located between Toronto and Ottawa, this is the first time the program is available in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. ... For the full application, visit: https://www.innovationcluster.ca/startupvisa/

Step up your website game this year with this NEW WORKSHOP! Looking to expand your web-development skills? Join us with Canada Learning Code to level up your website with this Advanced CSS workshop. Without CSS, the web would not be as beautiful! In this workshop, you'll learn:... The structural elements of HTML5 and dive deeper into the fundamentals of CSS (syntax, rules, layout). How to effectively use ID attributes to build a custom navigation bar. How to use class attributes & selectors to style specific elements of your website. Topics such as how to add custom fonts and icons to give your web pages that extra flair! In this workshop, we’ll build upon the concepts covered in our introductory HTML & CSS workshop. If you have not attended it yet, go to Canada Learning Code's website to attend the introductory workshop! This workshop will not be recorded. REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-on-advanced-css-with-can

We are looking for an Innovation Specialist to join our team! Closes February 7.

Studies have shown that there is a gender disparity that exists in technology and innovation today. We are looking for like-minded women in all levels of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and social innovation to help change these findings, by empowering them through our 6-month accelerator program, Women Breaking Barriers. If you are looking for an opportunity, this is it! Learn more and apply: https://www.innovationcluster.ca/breakbarriers/

Who has a new year resolution to read more? Do you have a list of books you want to get through this year? Comment your favourite biz book other entrepreneurs should read!

Celebrations are going to look a little bit different this year, but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate. Join us for a surprise starting on December 1st, as we highlight the founder of a startup in our region each day. Local innovation is exploding and we can't wait for you to hear all about it! To make the holiday season even brighter, we have curated a virtual advent calendar where you have the chance to win giveaways hand picked by startups on select days throughout the ...month, from food and nutrition to video games, exercise and more! Learn more and get the scoop on how you can win during our 25 Days of Startups! https://www.innovationcluster.ca/startupadventcalendar/

Be in the first 50 to register to receive a complimentary gift of 2 Fruitful Smoothies from Chimp Treats to enjoy the morning of the breakfast! Join us as we discuss the future of clean technology in Canada with a focus on the advancements taking place in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. We have invited Martin Yuill, Executive Director of the Cleantech Commons, and Innovation Cluster client Brandon Robinson of Horizon Aircraft to discuss the trends and their contributions to the clean technology landscape.

Well done Innovation Cluster...

The Innovation Cluster is now among only 31 current business incubators across Canada designated to offer the Start-up Visa Program, and is the first rural organization in Canada to offer the program, allowing immigrant entrepreneurs to build businesses in Canada that are innovative, can create jobs for Canadians and that can compete on a global scale. We will start officially accepting applications early 2021. Learn more: https://innovationcluster.ca/startupvisa/

PKA SoftTouch Corp.’s Micro-Needle device has been awarded Top 10 Best invention award in the overall selection of the Top 10 Best Inventions in iCAN 2020. PKA’s device will revolutionize the 16 billion syringe market, one that has not seen any significant technology developments in over 170 years. The award was the only one to a Canadian company, and the invention was ranked second overall.

We provide an ecosystem of collaboration like none other to help startups grow and succeed. But the world is not how it used to be. Which means we must make a change to our ecosystem, and startups must innovate now, more than ever. Startups, they specialize in being the change we want to see in the world. They were made for this. And the world needs them right now. For innovation, hope, growth. They are are already transforming the world. Through digital technology, healthca...re, agriculture, and clean technology. And we still support them, through mentorship, guidance, and virtual workshops. Our ecosystem is still thriving. We are still helping startups, shape the future. Read more: http://wp.me/p9hMsR-43N A special thank you to our clients who filmed many behind the scene shots to make this video possible. This video is mostly crowd-sourced due to the current Covid-19 pandemic. (Chimp Treats, Pilates on Demand, Servo Socks, Entomo Farms - The Future of Food, Fleming CAWT, Lab Improvements, Horizon Aircraft Inc. and Mamasoup) We also want to thank our Core Partners who make supporting startups possible: Fleming College, FedDev Ontario, The City of Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, The City of Peterborough, Peterborough Region Angel Network, Peterborough Utilities Group and Trent University.

Did you know we have a Techletter that goes out every month highlighting the top stories of innovation happening around Peterborough and the Kawarthas? Join the list today before the November issue hits this Monday! https://mailchi.mp/9bfdcbec10ef/subscribe-to-our-techletter

Today is World Kindness Day. What do you do to make the world a better place?

Today we are celebrating National Entrepreneurs Day! Here are the faces of a few founders we support (of many!) throughout the region. Stay tuned for a surprise we have in store with these entrepreneurs this December!

I'm hosting a free Virtual Workshops every Thursday at 1pm. This Thursday it's the 3 steps to help you Increase Sales & Event Success with Digital Marketing. I...f you'd like to attend please visit my website at www.123DigitalPower.com for your link. I hope you might share this with your members! Downtown Peterborough Peterborough Chamber Women's Business Network of Peterborough Innovation Cluster Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce Markham Small Business Centre See more

Some spots left! Learn the basics of coding with us, all you need is a web browser! Introduction to HTML & CSS with Canada Learning Code.

Great news from the Innovation Cluster!

Our latest workshop -- Hands-ON: Must Have E-Commerce Tips for Black Friday is now up on YouTube! Featuring Brendan Quigley of Shopify!

Over 50% of the startups we support are in the digital sector, which includes mobile apps, virtual reality, augmented reality, and game development! Peterborough is the place to be when building your technology startup with an abundance of resources like the Innovation Cluster, Peterborough Region Angel Network, and its welcoming business community. Through these networks, startups and established companies have access to research, venture capital, global networks, innovation... specialists, mentors, incubation and acceleration programming including a virtual and augmented reality zone, and an abundance more in this world-class knowledge hub. Learn more at https://www.innovationcluster.ca/progra/digital-technology/.

Entrepreneurship is about creating what you want to see in the world. What are you working on today?

We are officially SOLD OUT for our Electric City Talks event tomorrow with Edward Burtynsky Didn't grab a ticket? You can still join the waitlist here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-sheperd-family-presents-ec Trent University

You don't grow when you’re comfortable. Here are 5 benefits to joining an incubator, specifically ours, The Cube. Access to world-class makerspaces with essential equipment for cleantech and digital innovation. Access to funding opportunities with local and global angel investors. Instant connection to over 50 startup companies and business leaders.... 1-1 coaching and mentorship to keep you on track. Weekly/monthly workshops and resources available to increase your skills. Those that join our programming get this and more, all for free. What are you waiting for? Head to innovationcluster.ca/the-cube to learn more and apply!

Hello Tuesday. Everyday ask yourself, what have you done to get closer to your goal?

Starting in 2 HOURS. Learn tips for your online store, for Black Friday and beyond!

In case you missed it!

Dream it, believe it, achieve it. We hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend!

The to success is to keep moving when others rest. What is on your plate this Saturday?

One of our Fearless Founders Rhonda Barnett will be speaking at the second annual Women for STEM Summit, which will explore the challenges faced by women in STE...M-related disciplines and how gender diversity is an important component in helping to build a better future. You can register for the event through the link below!

LAST DAY to apply for Pitch It! competition!

Streambed Media, a Peterborough company headed by Trent University alumna Jenna Pilgrim, has won the highly competitive Wyoming Sandcastle Startups challenge! The company's prize includes $12,500 USD, and a guaranteed spot for the Sandcastle finals in Dubai at the World's Fair next October to compete for up to $250,000. Read more: https://www.innovationcluster.ca//peterborough-based-comp/

We celebrate Halloween all month long at the Innovation Cluster! Some of our entrepreneur clients got together and caught up about their biz wins and participated in a costume contest. Who else is in the spirit of Halloween?

This FREE virtual workshop is facilitated by Shopify Partner, Brendan Quigley! Learning Objectives Understand what makes a good Black Friday/Cyber Monday (BFCM) sale... Prepare and improve your Online Store to promote and sell on BFCM Review common Shopify Apps to improve your online store How to use Email Automation to promote your BFCM Sales Understand Shipping Options See more