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Bay & Co

North York, OntarioFinesseMember

We Succeed Together

Bay and Co is a company that offers an Acceleration Program designed to support entrepreneurs, local and foreign, who are looking to start, establish or grow their businesses in Canada. They provide tailored support throughout the entire entrepreneuria...

Founded

2021

Member of Entrepreneurs 101. Offers networking events for entrepreneurs. Curates a portfolio of international startups for registered investors seeking investment or co-founding partnerships. Emphasizes collaborative partnerships with law firms and supporting entities.

Industries

Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingAgricultureClean technologiesConsumer retailFinancial servicesLife sciences & advanced healthMining, oil, & gasOtherTourism & cultureTransportation

Focus Areas

Business immigration programs (Startup Visa Program, Provincial Nominee Programs, International Mobility Program)Operational efficiencyDigital transformationFinancial systemsLeadership and strategy

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Stages supported

IdeaDiscoveryValidationEfficiencyScaleMature
Finessemedium 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).

Learn more about the four BAI types

Startup Acceleration Program

accelerator

Designed to support entrepreneurs in transforming ideas or foreign businesses into robust business plans, obtaining endorsements, accessing institutional support, and ensuring successful launches and growth in Canada

Business Improvement

other

Management consulting services helping Canadian businesses improve through solutions in digital, operations, financials, HR, strategy, sales/marketing, and certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, Lean Six Sigma)

Global Startup Acceleration

accelerator

Expansion experience for mature foreign businesses seeking to expand, acquire, or transfer operations to Canada with support for business immigration programs

Business Transfer Program

other

Facilitates business transfers to Canada

Business Acquisition Program

other

Supports business acquisitions in Canada

Pitch Competition

event

Competition for entrepreneurs to practice pitching and gain exposure to potential customers and investors

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AgricultureClean technologiesEducation+6
Visa
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NORCAT

Sudbury, Ontario

Skills Training for the Future

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Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingClean technologiesDigital media & telecommunications+6
Foundations & Ecosystem-Building