Propel your innovative business forward.
Register today for IION’s AI Guardrails and Guidelines Series
AI Guardrails and Guidelines is a five-part virtual Lunch & Learn series for business owners and leaders across Northern Ontario and our regional networks. Each session is 30 minutes of facilitated content plus 15 minutes of live Q&A, running from 12:00 to 12:45 pm ET on the third Wednesday of the month.
Your business catalyst, partner, and advisor
IION is a Regional Innovation Centre (RIC) that strives to support and guide innovative businesses in the Nipissing, Timiskaming, Parry Sound, and Muskoka regions. Our goal is to help innovators turn their ideas and projects into reality by offering a range of programs and services. We act as a business catalyst, partner, and advisor to bridge the gap between ideation and commercialization.
We open doors to opportunity and growth.
Starting and growing a business can be overwhelming, but you don't have to go through it alone. At IION, we understand the importance of having access to the right resources, funding, and support to make it a fulfilling experience. Our multi-pronged approach offers invaluable services and programs tailored to nurture and accelerate the growth of innovative products, processes, or services, including business advisory services, guidance on in-house, public, and private funding, access to industry experts and resources, assistance with market intelligence, and business-to-business networking.
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Make way for success
We work with for-profit businesses at various stages of the innovation process. If you would like to discuss your innovative business and work with us, please click on the link below, fill out the form and someone will contact you.
Client Testimonials
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"IION has been extremely helpful at all stages of our business. They have been a champion when supporting projects that help our growth and continued success of our business. They have been a valued and trusted asset and partner."
Derek Gravelle, Founder, Muskoka Brand Gourmet
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"I can't thank IION enough for everything you've done for us- from referring us to MaRS Market Intelligence, introducing us to valuable resources including the Accelerate advisory service and industry conferences and events. Your help has made such a difference in helping our business grow. You've opened doors that would have taken us much longer to find on our own."
Mufang Cai, Co-Founder & CEO - Pencilixel Creative Solutions
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"Over the years the IION has helped WipWare navigate the unique challenges of operating globally from our headquarters in Northern Ontario. From their focused, low barrier programs that offer simple “meet you halfway” funding that does not require more administration cost than the value they offer, to their professional team that is active in our community and driven to help businesses of all types succeed. IION offers a hand up instead of a handout and is an asset to SME’s in Northern Ontario."
Thomas Palangio - WipWare Technical Officer
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“We are incredibly grateful to IION for their generous and ongoing support. Their funding has made a significant impact on our ability to expand our promotional outreach and to hire interns who impact the day-to-day programs we are creating. Thanks to their partnership, we were able to accelerate development timelines and to raise our profile through marketing initiatives. Their belief in our mission and investment in our work not only empowered our team but also inspired confidence among our stakeholders.”
Mike Campigotto, President - SafeSight Exploration
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"We at Simon River Sports want to thank IION for their outstanding support in our journey from traditional engineering designs to operational prototypes. The IION team’s responsiveness and tailored funding solutions have been crucial in accelerating our R&D, enabling us to quickly move forward with prototype development. Their timely and insightful assistance not only facilitated smoother transitions but also provided us with the resources needed to innovate effectively"
Rob Suppa - Simon River Sports
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"I can't say enough good things about the team at IION. From the moment we engaged with them, the staff has been exceptionally pleasant, helpful, and patient. Their support has been instrumental in helping us navigate the challenges of scaling up our business. IION's dedication to supporting local businesses and fostering talent in the region is truly commendable."
Kerry Foreman - Muskoka Mornings
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"IION has helped us level up our business as we have grown and added new tools and technology into our business. The funding programs are easy to apply for and have helped us to move quickly and take risks on new systems where we might not have been able to on our own."
Brandon Jewitt, President - On the Water Designs
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"The Ultimate Exercise Ball Company has been fortunate to work with IION. They continue to support our new initiatives and projects with enthusiasm and dedication. They are great to work with, very supportive, encouraging, and always eager to help. I am very grateful for the opportunity to collaborate wit h them and meet their incredible team. I look forward to continuing to grow my business with their unwavering support."
Khouri Long - President and Founder - Ultimate Exercise Ball Company
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"IION’s support has played a meaningful role in helping ABoot Studios accelerate both our growth and our impact in Northern Ontario. Through their programs, we were able to amplify awareness around our Virtual Dance Space initiative, which is focused on bringing connection and creativity to hospitalized youth. Their support has helped position North Bay as an emerging hub for creative technology and healthcare innovation."
-Jason Rothberg, Founder - Aboot Studios
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We've had a consistently great experience working with IION. Their team is communicative, helpful, and genuinely pleasant to deal with. They took the time to guide us through the process step by step, which made everything much smoother. As a result, we were able to successfully receive funding that has had a real impact on reaching our business goals. We'd highly recommend IION to any business looking for knowledgeable support and programs that actually deliver."
Christina Ralph, Head of Communications - One Red Maple
