Youth Tech Impact Program
otherFunding for businesses to hire a full-time youth (18-29) for 15 weeks to work on an innovative project over the summer, with real-world experience, innovation training, and mentorship.
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Overview
The NOIC is a non-profit organization established to promote job growth by supporting entrepreneurs and established companies to grow their business. We aim to contribute long-term economic growth to Thunder Bay and the Northwestern Ontario region by creating favourable economic conditions for technology transfer to industry through the development and commercialization of innovative companies by encouraging the ongoing co-operation between business, education and government.
Type
Not-for-Profit
Founded
1999
Regions
Ontario (ON)
NOIC operates The Landing, a versatile meeting space for collaboration and networking. The organization is funded through FedNor and operates in Northern Ontario/Northwestern Ontario region. They offer expert advisory hours and organize events including workshops and expert panels.
Classification
Industries
Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingAgricultureClean technologiesDigital media & telecommunicationsFood & beverageLife sciences & advanced health
Focus Areas
AI adoption and implementationProduct developmentMarket accessYouth employment in techAgricultural innovationFood manufacturing
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Stages supported
IdeaDiscoveryValidationEfficiencyScaleMature
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
- 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
- Practical prototype/MVP development assistance
BAI Positioning
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 →Programs
Building Blueprints for AI Adoption
otherHelps businesses explore and implement AI with confidence to streamline operations and unlock new opportunities.
Next Level
acceleratorProgram designed to help businesses with late-stage product development and access to new markets.
Get There
otherProgram to help teams attend out-of-town tradeshows and conferences to acquire new customers and connect with current customers.
SNAPP (Sustainable New Agri-Food Products Productivity Program)
otherSupports agriculture and food-related businesses in Northern Ontario to develop new products, improve productivity, and adopt clean technologies.
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Leadership
Hussain Hayat
Abigail Sherlock
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