Have you been toying with the idea of starting your own business, but don’t know where to begin? Do you have an existing business you are looking to scale-up, or maybe just have some general business-related questions or concerns? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, [...]
Visitors at IG’s grand opening were visibly impressed with our new colocation space that promotes shared energy and shared values in a colocation community. The Workshop@IG fosters collision, connection, cross-pollination, collaboration and community with a supportive culture of innovation and diversity.The bright, inviting space is made [...]
On July 22, MP Lloyd Longfield shared a press release in response to an announcement by the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, that highlighted the application stream for SME projects related to the Climate Action Incentive Fund (CAIF) will be open for [...]
Rhyze™ Up! Accelerator our new program funded by NRC_IRAP, is specifically designed to support women in business. Research demonstrates that female-led SMEs grow at a slower pace, have limited access to capital and are less likely to export. In response, the Rhyze™ Up! Accelerator program’s holistic approach [...]
Once again, we’ve leaned on our IG Mentors for their recommendations. We asked what websites they most often recommend to clients. Here are their recommendations, in no particular order. 1. Strategyzer https://www.strategyzer.com/ “Over 5 million people use our Business Model [...]
With life's swift cadence, we are constantly pressured to accomplish as many tasks, make as many contacts and close as many sales as humanly possible, taking on every opportunity that comes our way. The word ‘no’ quickly becomes dusty and forgotten. While multitasking and keeping options open [...]
Organized by the Guelph Chamber of Commerce, the Awards of Excellence is Guelph’s premier appreciation event of the year where we, at Innovation Guelph, get to celebrate our clients’ growth and achievement! Each year, we recognize six of our amazing clients from startups to small to medium-sized businesses [...]
We are excited to be part of the Guelph Awards of Excellence Gala, hosted by the Guelph Chamber of Commerce on June 27, 2019. This annual event recognizes the achievements of exceptional individuals and businesses in the Guelph community. Find out more about the Innovation Guelph Awards and this [...]
Pitch Competition Results PRESS RELEASE Guelph, ON June 7, 2019 – For Immediate Release – Innovation Guelph (IG) is excited to announce the Rhyze Award recipients for 2019. The Rhyze Awards are provided to local women entrepreneurs in Guelph and Wellington County. From approximately 70 applicants, [...]
Ever heard of brand democracy or conscious capitalism? It’s the idea that consumers elect brands as enablers of social change by giving them their business. And the reason it’s a big deal – or that it even exists at all – is because consumers increasingly care [...]
