Resources and opportunities to help you scale your business
As an ambitious entrepreneur, you’re constantly seeking knowledge and tools to propel your business forward. We’re here to help. We’ve curated a comprehensive library of resources, programs, tools, and expertise, specifically designed to meet your needs. From go-to-market strategies to expert insights on commercialization, and more. Scroll through our portfolio of resources necessary to thrive in today’s competitive landscape.

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- 1. IDEA — I am defining a problem and hypothesizing a solution.
- 2. DISCOVERY — I am experimenting to validate my ideas, business model, and opportunities.
- 3. VALIDATION — I am gathering evidence on the target market, and the viability and scalability of the idea.
- 4. EFFICIENCY — My business is streamlining operations, maximizing productivity, and achieving growth.
- 5. SCALE — My business is growing and expanding operations to capitalize on new markets and opportunities.
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OwnershIP provides education, workshops, and resources necessary to better understand and develop your own IP strategies as a Canadian business.
Academy offers an online library of business courses and content from iF's ecosystem of experts and mentors.
CITM provides specialized commercialization support to electrified, connected and autonomous vehicle and infrastructure innovations.
Innovation Challenge provides connected and electrified transportation innovators with access to funding, tech talent, resources, and game-changing opportunities.
Runway supports immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build a business in Canada, helping them receive permanent residence.
Femtech Canada connects Canadian femtech companies with resources and business networks.
LiONS LAIR pitch competition provides entrepreneurs with resources and training to help them build successful business ventures and a chance to win big prizes.
Founders Fast Track program provides startups with essential tools, resources, and skills to embark on a first fundraise.
Synapse Life Science Consortium is a strategic broker, facilitating connections to expertise, facilities and resources for life science companies.
SOPHIE provides funding and access to strategic connections within the Hamilton life science ecosystem - access up to $100,000 in grant funding.
I.d.e.a. Fund supports inclusion, diversity, environment and accelerating innovation for startup and scaling companies.