Niagara Technology Grants Fund
Applications close September 7, 2026
Learn how your organization can access funding to adopt technology, increase efficiency, and drive growth.
Ready to Launch or Expand Your Startup?
Starting and growing a company can feel daunting. Where do you begin? How can you avoid costly mistakes?
Innovate Niagara: Your Startup Ally
As a client, you gain access to:
- Mentorship
- Market Intelligence
- Networking Opportunities
- Funded Resources
- Niagara's Innovation Ecosystem
Transform your startup dreams into reality!
We’ve Got (Funded) Resources For Your Startup
Innovate Niagara is your access point to funded services, programs, and resources to starting and growing a successful innovation and tech-based company.
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Business Advice & Mentorship
Meet with business advisors and executives in-residence to develop a strategic plan for success.
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Market Intelligence
Access stats on your target consumer; industry and tech trends; and market size and forecasts to make informed decisions.
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Workshops & Events
Enhance your entrepreneurial skills with specialized training workshops, courses and events.
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i.d.e.a. Fund
Forward-thinking companies looking to commercialize innovative technologies that will help continue Canada’s transition to a green economy.
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Service Providers
Connect with service providers to help you develop your business – accounting, marketing, financial services, etc.
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Connect + Collaborate
Expand your network and discover opportunities for collaboration with other companies, and educational and industry partners.
IN OTHER'S WORDS
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Innovate Niagara has contributed significantly to the stability and structure of our company and the business acumen of our management team. We have benefited from many of their workshops, networking events and working in a collaborative workspace environment.
SUCCESS IN NUMBERS
Our Success in Numbers from June 2011 to June 2026
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Helped secure more than $179M in funding
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Provided more than 20,261 consulting hours
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Delivered market intel valued at $10.73M
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More than 1,721 clients helped
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466 training sessions with 26,477 participants
ARE YOU IN?
Register for upcoming events designed for entrepreneurs.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Stay tuned for events designed for entrepreneurs like you.
Grimsby Start-Up Showcase
September 22nd, 2026, 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Come say hello, ask questions, make connections and discover resources available to help your business succeed.
THIS JUST IN
MEDIA RELEASE: Niagara Technology Grants Fund
Venture Niagara and Innovate Niagara are pleased to announce a new partnership and joint project to help Niagara businesses and not-for-profit organizations embrace technology to strengthen their operations, improve efficiency, and drive economic growth.
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How to Become a Client
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Complete the Become a Client form online.
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We’ll schedule you a meeting with an advisor.
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Meet with that advisor to plan your next steps.