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.
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Funded by the Government of Ontario, Regional Innovation Centres help Ontario-based innovators and entrepreneurs clear commercialization hurdles - accelerating the growth of companies so that they can compete and succeed globally and create high qualify jobs in our province.
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 and determine eligibility, please contact Emily at emily@iion.ca.
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
OVIN builds upon Ontario’s position as a world-leading automotive manufacturing and supply jurisdiction in addition to the large cluster of information and communication technology companies operating in the province.
Supporting Northern Ontario SMEs in developing BEV and EV technologies across the value chain, from critical minerals extraction to EV technology manufacturing. Our collective of R&D centers, testing facilities, academic institutions, and municipalities provide unparalleled resources for testing, prototyping, and commercializing technologies.
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OVIN Learn
OVIN Learn is a free learning hub to expand your knowledge of the automotive and mobility sector. Stay ahead of the curve with access to more than 25 industry-recognized courses. Discover exciting career pathways, earn in-demand skills and prepare for emerging roles with this platform.
Business Advisory Services
Work with IION & our advisors to take your business to the next level!
Funding Guidance
Navigate public & private funding opportunities that fit your business goals.
IION Funding Programs
IION grants to accelerate your company growth projects.
Industry Experts & Resources
Introductions and connections to a network of experts & resources to help you build & grow your company.
Market Research
Access to current & relevant market research & insights to understand your market and develop growth strategies.
B-2-B Networking
Connections to like-minded businesses and opportunities to network at events and workshops.