Genesis helps build amazing tech companies. As Newfoundland and Labrador’s pre-eminent innovation hub, Genesis is known for its flagship incubator program, Enterprise. Since its inception, Genesis has expanded its programming to support start-ups from the ideation stage all the way to scaling their business. Genesis’ mission is to create opportunity for the province by supporting technology entrepreneurs.
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Programs
Startups 101
courseHands-on workshop to help shape ideas and understand what it takes to launch a tech startup
Evolve
acceleratorEight-week sprint to test, refine ideas, talk to real customers, and build a business ready for growth
Membership
otherAccess to expert coaching, peer community, and workspace options to help scale
AI Garage
otherPractical AI expertise to help startups experiment, prototype, and build AI-enabled solutions
Enterprise
incubatorFlagship incubator program
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Company Revenue Stages
Since 1997, Genesis has contributed to the creation of nearly 3,000 jobs and over $3.5 billion in economic impact. Notable acquisitions of portfolio companies include those by Nasdaq, Intel, Gibson Guitars, and Telus. Private investment attracted to supported companies exceeds $751M, with yearly revenue from alumni exceeding $347M.
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Foundations & Ecosystem-Building
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).
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Not-for-Profit
Operating Regions
Atlantic (NB, NF, PEI, NS)
1,000+ early-stage tech companies since 1997
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