Resources

The Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre (HBEC) assists entrepreneurs in four main areas: training, connections, funding and mentorship. We bring all four of these areas together to surround an entrepreneur and help take their business or idea to the next level.

Small Business Centre is one of 54 centres across Ontario that provide entrepreneur support to help start and grow local small businesses. Our Small Business Centre can provide you information and consultations free of charge. We also run workshops, events, youth entrepreneurship programs, and recommend professional referrals.

DMZ Innisfil provides resources, mentorship, and support to help businesses succeed. Starting and growing a business can be challenging, and we are here to help you navigate the obstacles and achieve your goals.

Georgian is MORE than an education ― it’s an experience! We work with industry and community partners to offer relevant, cutting-edge curriculum, quality work placements and co-op experiences with top employers. Our students graduate with the skills and mindset to be innovative thinkers and changemakers who can transform their workplaces and communities.

At Lakehead University you’ll join a community that will push you to defy limitations and challenge conventions. Meet some of the students, faculty, alumni, and members of the university community to understand why Lakehead was the right choice for them – and you!

We are a physician & dentist exclusive angel investment group that advise, connect, & invest in disruptive healthcare ventures. We welcome all physicians & dentists who would like to join our exclusive community to improve healthcare.

Femtech Canada exists to inspire entrepreneurs to lead in women’s health innovation. We connect Canadian Femtech companies with the resources and recognition they deserve.

Join HeyOrca every Thursday at 2:00 pm EST to discuss all things social. They keep their webinars laid-back and packed with useful insights. Whether you’re a seasoned social media pro or you’re just dipping your toes into the digital waters, you’ll walk away with actionable tips, new friends in social . . . and maybe even a giveaway prize!

Since launching in 2006, Amazon Web Services has been providing
world-leading cloud technologies that help any organization and any individual build solutions to transform industries, communities, and lives for the better.

Save on the leading AI-powered customer platform, plus get a library of free resources, access to top investors, and a place to meet other passionate founders. Let’s reach business milestones together.

GitHub for Startups is the world’s most widely adopted AI-powered developer platform. With GitHub Copilot embedded throughout the platform, you can simplify your toolchain, automate tasks, and improve the developer experience.

Get help with Bank Accounts, Credit Cards, Credit Solutions, and so much more with TD Small Business Banking

Join the millions of companies that use Stripe to accept payments online and in person, embed financial services, power custom revenue models, and build a more profitable business

Make Small Business Easy Less Hard with Ownr. Register, incorporate, create legal agreements, manage employees, and more—all in one place.

Get more funding with Pocketed’s intelligent matching platform. Navigate the complexities of grants, tax credits, and incentives with an intuitive tool that identifies grants you’re poised to win.

Naryant is a data solutions and custom software development company, and end-to-end digital transformation partner. We guide fleets and enterprise organizations through the complex world of data and analytics, with integrated cloud-based platforms that promote innovation.

Behind every business challenge that has been conquered are knowledge and confidence. Our services help you meet the spectrum of pressing issues—from changing regulations and compliance rules to applying smart tax strategies to embracing digital transformation—head on. Strategic, experience-backed solutions that fuel your confidence and ultimately, your success.

Smart & Biggar is widely recognized as Canada’s leading firm for intellectual property, and with over 180 lawyers, patent agents and trademark agents in five offices, we are also the largest firm focused purely on IP and related specialty areas.

We are BDC, the Business Development Bank of Canada and the financial institution devoted to Canadian entrepreneurs. We help create and develop strong Canadian businesses through financing, advisory services and capital, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises.

Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub provides free access to leading AI models through Azure, including OpenAI GPT-4o, up to $150,000 in Azure credits, one-on-one guidance from Microsoft experts, and so much more. Open to founders ready to build—no funding required.

Get access to startup experts, your Google Cloud and Firebase costs covered up to $200,000 USD (up to $350,000 USD for AI startups) over two years, technical training, business support, and Google-wide offers.

As Ontario’s flagship initiative for the automotive and mobility sector, OVIN, the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network, is driving economic development and catalyzing a future that builds safer, cleaner, and more efficient transportation.

Innovators from Canadian organizations may access up to $75,000 in funding to assist with research and development (R&D) for a single technology. We cover up to 75% of costs to pursue and sign collaborative R&D agreements with international partners. 

MaRS helps Canada’s most promising founders build successful companies. Explore advice, lessons and tips from our community of entrepreneurs and operators.

At Strategyzer, we aim to move beyond the limitations of traditional consultancy firms. Our world class team of innovation coaches and advisors, program directors and customer success managers work with you to guide and level up your innovation process every step of the way.

The Business Model Canvas is a strategic management and entrepreneurial tool. It allows you to describe, design, challenge, invent, and pivot your business model. This method from the bestselling management book Business Model Generation is applied in leading organizations and start-ups worldwide.

Tailored Solutions to Navigate Grants, Credits, and Incentives across North America

Whether you’re an urban planner, accessibility advocate or technology company with a stake in how robots integrate into our cities, join the Urban Robotics Foundation. We can help.

We invest in visionary immigrant founders with passion and heart, building tech-driven, industry-shaping businesses. Our team, made up of successful founders, is passionate about helping entrepreneurs build revolutionary companies.

An advisory team of award-winning rocket-scientists, researchers, and engineers with a proven track record in obtaining SR&ED tax returns & government funding for Canadian businesses at a 96% success rate. Engineva takes the stress and guesswork out of SR&ED and government funding.

Clean Conduit has a decade of consulting experience with a particular focus in cleantech consulting, entrepreneurship, engineering services, commercialization, technology deployment, adoption, procurement, funding, new markets and project management. We leverage our expertise to help your business grow.

Bonsai Growth specializes in Leveraging Tax Credits and Governments programs for Canadian companies to Start, Scale, and Exit

BLAZE IP provides legal advice and services related to the protection of intellectual property in Canada in a manner that respects the client and brings honour to our profession. We keep up to date with developments in the law and we invest in technology to deliver accurate and efficient legal services.

Startup Canada is the gateway to Canada’s entrepreneurial ecosystem that points you in the right direction, eliminates barriers, and champions your needs to private and public sector partners. We connect you with support organizations and peers across the country with industry expertise, regional knowledge, and funding to help you start and build successful businesses.

Whether you are in the life sciences sector trying to deepen the adoption of your digital solutions, or at a tech company trying to get into the pharma space, we help you accelerate your commercialization journey

Start realizing the benefits of an IoT Starter Kit from Rogers Business. It includes everything you need to connect and manage your devices on the Rogers network.

WEOC supports a diverse membership of organizations that directly impact the growth and success of women entrepreneurs.

We serve as a seamless extension of your marketing team. Our seasoned writers, marketers, strategists and content creators are carefully matched to your business based on their highly specialized backgrounds across B2B sectors —including financial services, fintech, technology & digital services, healthcare & the public sector.

Established in 2013, TalentSphere is an independent, Canadian-owned recruitment consultancy. Combining industry-leading technology with flexible working arrangements, TalentSphere has attracted some of the best consultants in the industry.

At the Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE), we aim to drive generational wealth powered by sustainable economic resources, capacity and strategic partnerships. FACE is a national and bilingual Black-led non-profit organization focused on providing resources and information to Black Businesses across Canada to accelerate wealth creation for Canadians of African descent.

Deloitte provides audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries.

Megalab Group Inc. and its team are committed to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations as an industry leader in environmental and related regulatory testing services, through constant business improvement while upholding the highest integrity and quality in standards of all services we provide.