Sandbox Programs

Practical learning, expert guidance, and a supportive community to help you take the next step with confidence

About our programs

At Sandbox Centre, our programs are designed to meet you where you are on your business journey. Whether you are shaping an idea, refining your growth strategy, or preparing to scale, our programs provide practical learning, expert guidance, and a supportive community to help you take the next step with confidence

All of our programs fall under three key support pillars:

Put yourself on the path to scalable growth

Ideate & Discovery Programs

Find clarity, test your ideas, and build strong foundations.
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Business Model Canvas

Stop wandering aimlessly and systematically design, validate, and grow your next big idea.
This hands-on program helps you identify customer needs, map out your value proposition, and uncover opportunities for growth.

Good to Grow Online

Gain deeper understanding of the business principles that will be key to your success.
This online series covers the essentials of planning, operations, and early-stage growth strategies in a way that’s practical and actionable.

New Roots, New Routes

Designed specifically for newcomers to Canada who are interested in starting or growing their own business.
Build community, strengthen business knowledge, and discover the supports available to you in your new home.

Put yourself on the path to market traction

Growth Programs

Strengthen your strategy, systems, and mindset to move forward with confidence.
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Good to Grow Program

Move from uncertainty to clarity with a structured approach to business development. Participants develop a strategic investment plan, gain confidence in decision-making, and build the momentum needed for sustained growth.

Intellectual Property Support

Learn how to protect and leverage your innovations through micro-credential training. This program ensures you can confidently secure your intellectual property (IP) rights, giving you the tools to commercialize, innovate, and share your ideas with the world.

HaloHealth

Physician Angel Investor/Advisor Group

Join a network of 400+ physicians dedicated to helping early-stage health-tech startups. Access physician advisors for insights on clinical workflows, market sizing, competition, product-market fit, and user experience—delivering tailored, invaluable feedback to advance your innovation.

Investment Readiness with Cassio Capital Advisors Inc.

If you’re planning to raise capital or position your company for future sale, this program prepares you to capture investor interest. Learn investment strategies suited to your company’s stage and unique context while gaining the confidence to answer critical questions from potential funders.

Scale up your business with funding and investment opportunites

Build & Scale Programs

Access specialized support to expand your business and accelerate impact
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Specialty-Matched Physician Advisory Program

Early-stage health-tech startups gain direct access to HaloHealth physicians for one-on-one, specialty-specific guidance. Receive actionable insights on market fit, workflow integration, competition, and more—ensuring your innovation is set up for success in the healthcare space.

Virtual Peer Groups

As a leader, it’s rare to have a safe space to openly share challenges, test ideas, and learn from peers in similar roles. Our facilitated Virtual Peer Groups provide that environment. Each session offers structured discussion, peer accountability, and practical takeaways that shift your perspective and help you lead with clarity.

Commercialization Program

This 60-day cohort is designed to equip participants with practical frameworks and actionable strategies for successfully launching and scaling products or services in international markets. Focus areas include market analysis, regulatory compliance, cross-cultural communication, and building global distribution channels.

Why Sandbox Programs?

Expert-Led:

Programs are designed and delivered in partnership with experienced advisors, industry leaders, and peers.

Practical & Actionable:

We focus on real-world application, not theory, so you can immediately apply what you learn.

Community-Driven:

You’re not learning alone - you’re part of a supportive ecosystem of entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders.

Flexible Pathways:

Whether you’re new to entrepreneurship or scaling a growing company, our programs provide the right next step.

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Unsure which program fits best? Reach out to our team – let’s shape your journey together.

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Please be advised that starting Monday, October 6, 2025, the first floor of 24 Maple Ave will be an active demolition site as preparations begin for Lakehead University’s opening next September. Expect construction noise in the mornings for six to eight weeks. Thank you for your understanding!

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