Cleantech Commons at Trent University
Canada's hub for clean, green and low/zero-carbon technology research, innovation, commercialization and entrepreneurship
Cleantech Commons at Trent University is a university-affiliated, clean technology-focused research park for collaborative clean, green, low- and zero-carbon, and sustainable energy, environment and climate technology research, innovation, commercialization and entrepreneurship. We offer space options for scalable growth companies, startup & spinout ventures, and corporate accelerators & “innovation outposts”, as well as incubation and business acceleration programming, mentorship, and expert business and professional services. Cleantech Commons offers the perfect location for industry to connect with students, faculty, researchers and startups - a place where all can share their best ideas and collaborate to address climate, energy, and environment challenges by translating collaborative research outcomes into green innovations, new products, commercial services, and practical solutions for the global market.
Type
University-backed (ie. the University is the formal entity)
Founded
1964
Affiliation
Trent University
Described as a university-affiliated research park. Focuses on creating connections between industry and academic resources (students, faculty, researchers). Emphasizes scalable growth companies and corporate innovation outposts alongside traditional start-ups and spinouts.
Industries
Focus Areas
Sourced from website
Stages supported
Services offered
- 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
- Mentorship and access to advisors
- Networking opportunities and community events
- Office space, co-working environment
- Practical prototype/MVP development assistance
- Regulatory assistance
- Virtual office space, reception services
Build the entrepreneurial foundations and an innovation platform for ventures and founders to build from
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).
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