Events
Always Move Forward – Wooden Boat Food Company: A Success Story
Thompson Tran has always been passionate about people, profit, and the planet! Growing up in an immigrant family full of hard-working entrepreneurs, Thompson worked since age six to help support his family. As an adult …
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Applications now open for Cohort 2 of Government of Canada-funded i.d.e.a.Fund™
Building on the momentum of the inaugural i.d.e.a. Fund cohort, applications for Cohort 2 are now open;paving the way for a new group of forward-thinking companies looking to commercialize innovative technologies that will help continue Canada’s transition to a green...
An Innovation Collaboration
By: Jen Brignall-Strong How do you create jobs, help to future-proof businesses and support the transition to a greener economy? As Innovation Guelph can tell you, it’s teamwork that makes the green work. This past spring, the Regional Innovation Centre (RIC) was...
How One Woman Makes Connection a Priority in the Painting Industry
In March 2021, with homeowners taking more of an interest in their residential painting needs, Sarah Wren realized there was an opportunity to launch a business focused on providing a personal, customized approach to painting that would more than satisfy a niche in an...
Is AI the Solution Healthcare Needs? One Entrepreneur Makes a Strong Case!
The COVID-19 pandemic was difficult for many businesses, but none were impacted more heavily than the healthcare industry. Doctors, nurses, and pharmacists were overwhelmed, overworked, and did not have the resources to provide patient care virtually. Luckily, just a...
How an Entrepreneur Made a Brazilian Snack Popin the Canadian Market
In 2018, Alvaro Barretto had a six-ingredient recipe for a delicious Brazilian snack food that translates to “cheese bread”, and a dream to make this a popular snack food in North America! Flash forward a few years and Alvaro is now the founder and owner of Mandioca,...
How No Nuts Allowed Created an Opportunity to Excel at Entrepreneurship
Patricia Di Chiara was struck with a dilemma six years ago when her family moved to Canada; her children were no longer able to bring sandwiches made with chocolate spread and hazelnuts to school due to rules about severe allergies. Concerned about the safety of the...
Lessons from Leaders: Hiring and Retaining Quality Talent
On October 28, 2022, Innovation Guelph hosted a Lessons from Leaders panel discussing best practices for hiring and retaining high-quality employees. The objective of Lessons from Leaders panel discussions is to have diverse sectors, leaders, and stages represented by...