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City of Summerside Economic Development

Summerside, Prince Edward IslandFinesseMember

Discover The Big Possibilities!

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EDO is the lead economic development agency for Summerside. It is the focal point for businesses con-templating the formation, redevelopment, expansion, relocation or consolidation of their industrial or com-mercial business within the city. It is the primary source of industrial/commercial information, offering one-stop-shopping convenience and a channel to all levels of government. Summerside EDO also drives the innovation agenda throughs its Summerside Xchange and Living Lab Program. www.summersidexchange.com

Type

Not-for-Profit

Regions

Atlantic (NB, NF, PEI, NS)

Summerside's wind farm provides 42% of the city's energy needs. The organization provides research and data tools, business directories, and community profile resources. Slemon Park appears to be a key industrial/aerospace hub with special tax incentives.

Industries

Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingClean technologiesDigital media & telecommunicationsFinancial services

Focus Areas

Site selection and business real estateRenewable energy (wind farm providing 42% of energy needs)Aviation and aerospaceClean technologyDigital media and IT

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Stages supported

ValidationScale

Services offered

  • Access to free or discounted licenses for products or devkits
  • Access to specialized equipment, lab facilities, and/or services
  • Financing opportunities and connections with investor groups
  • Mentorship and access to advisors
  • Networking opportunities and community events
  • Office space, co-working environment
  • 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)
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).

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Tax Rebate Program for Aerospace

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Full annual rebate on corporate income tax paid to the province for aviation-related companies operating at Slemon Park, plus full annual rebate of real property tax for facility ownership or rental

Summerside Eco-Park Living Lab

other

Initiative supporting clean technology and sustainable business development

Summerside Xchange

other

Business networking and collaboration platform

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LaunchPad PEI Inc.

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

LaunchPad PEI provides support to companies based in Prince Edward Island (PEI) with a product/service that is exportable. Being a designated incubator for the Start-up Visa Program we look for companies that can provide employment and growth opportunities on PEI.

Clean technologiesDigital media & telecommunicationsFinancial services+1
Visa
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NABI (Northern Alberta Business Incubator)

St. Albert, Alberta

CONNECT | GROW | INNOVATE

NABI (Northern Alberta Business Incubator) is a nonprofit business incubator created by the City of St. Albert in 1989 to provide entrepreneurs and small businesses with mentorship and support to launch, grow and establish and thereby cultivate entrepreneurship. NABI’s unique sector-agnostic incubator serves as a ‘growth’ catalyst for businesses that create/provide technological innovations, business services (legal, accounting, financing, IT, etc.), health and wellness products/services, renewable and non-renewable products/services, retail, engineering, and manufacturing.

Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingClean technologiesDigital media & telecommunications+4
Finesse
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NORCAT

Sudbury, Ontario

Skills Training for the Future

NORCAT is a leading private, non-profit organization that empowers our clients, our staff, and our community partners to drive a culture of productivity, innovation, and life-long learning. To deliver on our mandate, NORCAT is focused on three core priorities: As part of the Ontario Network of Excellence, NORCAT serves as Sudbury’s Regional Innovation Centre partnering with community stakeholders to help start and accelerate the growth of innovative companies Develop and provide world-class programs, services, and resources to reduce injuries, save lives, and enhance productivity in the workplace and beyond Operate a vibrant innovation hub to engage our clients, community, and key stakeholders by providing an environment that celebrates a culture of productivity, innovation, and life-long learning

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

Longueuil, Québec

Garage co est un hub d'innovation dédié aux technologies Hardtech

Garage&co is a startup incubation company that focuses on hardtech startups. They provide a holistic approach to design and work with entrepreneurs to develop a functional prototype that can be brought to market.

Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingAgricultureClean technologies+10
Foundations & Ecosystem-Building