IION Services

Innovation Initiatives Ontario North is a Regional Innovation Centre that assists innovative entrepreneurs, start-ups, and established companies develop and scale. IION works collaboratively with a variety of strategic partners throughout the province to promote client growth and help position them for future success. IION provides the following services:

Business Advisory Services

Guidance on public and private funding programs

Unique in-house funding programs

Access to experts & resources

Market intelligence

B-2-B Networking 

IION is located at Canadore College in North Bay and proudly serves the districts of Nipissing, Timiskaming, Parry Sound, and Muskoka. We welcome for-profit businesses at every stage of the innovation process, from ideation to scaling.

If you would like to discuss your innovative business with us, please click the link below, fill out the form and someone will contact you. The information you share will remain confidential.

Les services sont également disponibles en français sur demande. Veuillez-nous contacter pour en apprendre plus.

Proudly supported by:

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The Accelerate Advisory Service is designed to assist start-up or early stage innovative, for-profit companies overcome growth obstacles and take advantage of opportunities to grow their ventures.

IION has partnered with Karen Jones Consulting & Launch and Prosper to offer business consulting services to eligible IION clients.

To learn more about Accelerate and determine eligibility, please contact Emily at emily@iion.ca or 705-498-5584.

The Innovation Intitiatives Accelerate Program Document Link
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Business Advisory Services

Work with IION & our advisors to take your business to the next level!

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Funding Guidance

Navigate public & private funding opportunities that fit your business goals.

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IION Funding Programs

IION grants to accelerate your company growth projects.

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Industry Experts & Resources

Introductions and connections to a network of experts & resources to help you build & grow your company.

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Market Research

Access to current & relevant market research & insights to understand your market and develop growth strategies.

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B-2-B Networking

Connections to like-minded businesses and opportunities to network at events and workshops.