
Programs AND SERVICES to help grow your business
Building your business doesn’t happen overnight. With Innovation Factory, you can put your business on the path to success and participate in hands-on workshops and comprehensive training programs covering key growth topics from sales and marketing, to investment readiness and intellectual property.
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EXPERT Mentorship
Our Expert Advisors support you to develop and deploy your commercialization strategies, from product development, HR and hiring, sales, marketing, investment preparation and intellectual properties. As a client, we can connect you to the right expert advisor at an appropriate stage of your business.
MEET THE EXPERTS*Clients who are at an efficiency or scale stage may access our expert advisors, otherwise it is at the discretion of your client services manager.
founders fast track
Accelerate your business in 6 weeks! Founders Fast Track is a 6-week intensive training program designed to equip your start-up as you embark on your first fundraiser with the essential tools, resources, and skills you need to succeed. PLUS, the top 10 best-performing start-ups will be offered an exclusive invitation to pitch for cash prizes and more at Innovation Factory’s flagship competition, LiONS LAIR!
Learn more about Founders Fast Track, when to apply, and our upcoming cohorts.
LEARN MORESALES BOOTCAMP
Is your business ready to secure your first sale or scale with a sales strategy to reach your goals? Through this 4-part workshop series, you will learn how to set revenue goals; establish buyer personas and pricing methodology; implement sales tools and a CRM; build a sales plan, and how to grow your success.
Bootcamps are offered 4 times a year.
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CONTACT USINVESTMENT READINESS BOOTCAMP
Do you plan to raise money? Expect to sell your company one day? Going through the due diligence process can be daunting. Tap into proven tools and templates to prepare you to close a deal! You will pitch, get feedback and gain skills and knowledge required to satisfy potential investors.
Bootcamps are offered 2 times a year.
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CONTACT USOWNERSHIP – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROGRAM
Whether you are a seasoned firm or you are just getting started, knowing the steps you need to take to reduce risk and protect your innovation from the threats of a competitive landscape are essential. OwnershIP guides cohorts of innovative Canadian SMEs through understanding the IP landscape, the importance of owning and protecting their IP, and mapping out the route by which this can be achieved.
Learn more about the OwnershIP Program.
LEARN MOREPEER-TO-PEER NETWORKING PROGRAMS
Build your network and learn from fellow innovators – join one of our peer groups and meet companies and disruptors just like you. Learn about resources, industry insight funding opportunities and more as you build a supportive network around your business.
Peer-to-Peer Networking Groups are established by sector.
Contact us for information about our active peer networks.
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