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Impact ON

Toronto, OntarioFinesseMember

COOPÉRER CRÉER OSER

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Vision: Ontario is a province where the values of the social and cooperative economy are lived and inspire. Mission: Impact ON promotes impactful ideas, approaches and projects. We stimulate community development, we connect talents, we produce applied research and we support the emergence and growth of mission-driven organizations, primarily cooperatives and social enterprises. Values: Our values include the primacy of people, the promotion of diversity, individual and collective responsibility, equity and solidarity. True to our history, we adhere to ethics based on honesty, transparency, social responsibility and sustainable development.

Type

Not-for-Profit

Founded

1964

Regions

Ontario (ON)

Organization serves francophone communities and focuses on immigrant integration and inclusion. Website is bilingual (French-English). Emphasis on breaking stereotypes and promoting diversity in entrepreneurship.

Industries

AgricultureClean technologiesDigital media & telecommunicationsEducationFinancial servicesTourism & cultureTransportation

Focus Areas

social economycooperative economyfrancophone communitiesimmigrant integrationcommunity developmentminority rightswomen entrepreneurs

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Stages supported

IdeaDiscoveryValidationEfficiencyScaleMature

Services offered

  • Access to free or discounted licenses for products or devkits
  • Discounted and/or free professional services (legal, accounting, bookkeeping, etc.)
  • Financing opportunities and connections with investor groups
  • 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 (cash)
  • 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
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).

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Élan F

accelerator

Program to grow impact

Élan Franco-Sénior

other

Program for francophone seniors

EntreFemmes 2026

event

Program for women entrepreneurs

Constituer mon entreprise à mission

other

Service for creating mission-driven enterprises

Organiser une délégation

other

Service for organizing delegations

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Treefrog Accelerator

Newmarket, Ontario

Marketing With Purpose. Growth With Intent.

The Treefrog Accelerator program supports local (ON, Canada) and international entrepreneurs and startup founders to help refine and scale their ideas. The five week program consists of lectures and workshops from over 20 professional speakers, pitch practice and feedback, curated one-on-one mentorship and events to facilitate collaboration, partnerships and investment. The Treefrog Accelerator is designed to give startups the tools and knowledge they need to grow in a post-pandemic landscape.

AgricultureClean technologiesEducation+6
Visa
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
B&

Bay & Co

North York, Ontario

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...

Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingAgricultureClean technologies+7
Finesse
GI

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