Supporting entrepreneurial
success, economic prosperity,
and business innovation
across Peterborough and
the Kawarthas.
WHO WE ARE
Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas is a non-profit organization that supports entrepreneurs to launch, grow, and scale their businesses. We help entrepreneurs reach their business goals so that our local community, job market, and economy continue to grow.
WHAT WE DO
We support startup business success by providing dynamic programming, mentorship, workshops, and networking opportunities to entrepreneurs through 3 core programs:
Startup Incubator
Full-Service Startup Incubator Program
STARTup Visa Program Canada
Immigrant Entrepreneurship Program
Slingshot
Student Entrepreneurship Program
We help startups bring their products and services to market and to become long-term members of the Peterborough and Kawarthas’ business community.
MOTIVATED BY
CLIENT SUCCESS
There are many reasons why Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas stands apart from other startup incubators, but the most significant one is that we prioritize quality of mentorship over quantity of clients.
We are passionate about ensuring all entrepreneurs receive meaningful 1-on-1 mentorship that makes a difference in their startup’s future. We ensure every client meets with their designated startup mentor regularly, and our mentors make themselves available for additional support should a client need
unexpected guidance navigating a new challenge or roadblock.
In short, we develop genuine connections with every client, serving them with the utmost commitment, integrity, and trust.
MISSION
We drive innovation-focused, entrepreneur-led economic growth delivered by a passionate team of dedicated professionals. Our clients can achieve their goals and maximize success through unparalleled access to our proven processes and a vast network of industry partners, knowledge experts, government officials, education and funding sources.
VISION
Propelling growth and entrepreneurship across the region by establishing Peterborough and the Kawartha Lakes as a Centre of Innovation.
VALUES
We work with uncompromising integrity and authenticity, inspiring creativity through collaboration, adaptability, resilience, and thought leadership.