Log In. Learn. Grow – Academy at Innovation Factory is your online resource for business success

Academy at Innovation Factory is an online learning platform for entrepreneurship that directly connects users to Innovation Factory’s extensive and invaluable ecosystem of industry and domain experts. 

On March 31st, 2022, Innovation Factory announced a new, multi-disciplinary learning platform, Academy by Innovation Factory. The new resource builds on the accelerator’s current offerings to provide convenient and accessible educational support for entrepreneurs, startups, SME’s, and anyone with a unique and innovative idea in their journey of business development. 

Academy leverages a network of experts and offers on-demand virtual content, designed to support working professionals, those pursuing other academic endeavors, and balancing family life all while tackling the challenges of entrepreneurship in innovation. Academy offers training and content ranging from sales, marketing, legal, and HR, to specialized learnings in technology and sectors domains such as smart mobility and life sciences. The courses at Academy are designed to help users conveniently gain the know-how to launch, build, and scale a profitable business. Additionally, entrepreneurs will have access to Innovation Factory’s partners, business experts as well our growing roster of clientele and valued ecosystem.

“We are excited for the launch of Academy at Innovation Factory because of how different it is from other incubators’ online learning platforms. While we leverage a network of experts and host easily digestible content, Academy directly connects users to the Innovation Factory ecosystem. Meaning that an entrepreneur can move from online learning to making direct contact with both our client services and partners, to receive the added support they need to build their business,” said David Carter, Executive Director of Innovation Factory.

Academy at Innovation Factory offers the courses and opportunities you need to get your business moving. To find out more and sign up, visit academy.innovationfactory.ca 

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