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IDEA Mississauga
INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP STARTS WITH AN IDEA.
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Overview
MISSISSAUGA INNOVATION DISTRICT. IDEA – Mississauga Innovation District has the essential building blocks that entrepreneurs and innovators need to solve society’s greatest challenges. A network of mentorship, partners, talent and connections to test, scale and commercialize solutions to global challenges. IDEA is Mississauga’s collaborative lead for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. A distinctive community that supports and connects local and globally minded entrepreneurs and businesses, generating international recognition for the City. IDEA Square One, Mississauga's incubator will be launching in Fall 2022
Type
Not-for-profit
Founded
1974
Regions
Ontario (ON)
Classification
Industries
General/industry agnostic
Stages supported
IdeaDiscoveryValidationEfficiencyScaleMature
Services offered
- Access to free or discounted licenses for products or devkits
- Access to specialized equipment, lab facilities, and/or services
- Discounted and/or free professional services (legal, accounting, bookkeeping, etc.)
- Financing opportunities and connections with investor groups
- Free educational events or programming (ie. lunch and learns)
- Intellectual property education and assistance (Includes: patent, trademark and copyright evaluation, intellectual property strategy, protection and licensing)
- Mentorship and access to advisors
- Networking opportunities and community events
- Office space, co-working environment
- Paid programming (Equity)
- Paid programming (cash)
- Practical prototype/MVP development assistance
- Regulatory assistance
- Trade and export support (Includes: Business development missions, internationalization, and any other activities linked to international market development)
- Virtual office space, reception services
BAI Positioning
Finessehigh confidence
Refining and expanding venture growth and entrepreneurial competencies and create the connections across innovation ecosystem
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).
DisclosureBAI type is CAIN’s inferred classification based on available data. It has not been confirmed by the member unless otherwise indicated.
Learn more about the four BAI types →Programs
EmpowHER Tech Launchpad
12-week hybrid program supporting women-led tech startups with mentorship and training
IDEA Square One Entrepreneurship Hub
4,300 square-foot collaborative facility for startups, scale-ups, corporate leaders, and investors to collaborate and grow together, including access to mentorship, partners, talent and connections
IDEA Step-Up Program
6-month program supporting innovative and inclusive companies to grow and overcome barriers with workshops addressing common challenges faced by CEOs of scaling companies
Starter Company PLUS Program
Program assisting people 18 years and over interested in starting, expanding or purchasing a business in Mississauga
Summer Company Program
Program for Mississauga students aged 15-29 with business ideas to experience entrepreneurship
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