MISSISSAUGA INNOVATION DISTRICT. IDEA – Mississauga Innovation District has the essential building blocks that entrepreneurs and innovators need to solve society’s greatest challenges. A network of mentorship, partners, talent and connections to test, scale and commercialize solutions to global challenges. IDEA is Mississauga’s collaborative lead for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. A distinctive community that supports and connects local and globally minded entrepreneurs and businesses, generating international recognition for the City. IDEA Square One, Mississauga's incubator will be launching in Fall 2022
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IDEA Square One Entrepreneurship Hub
incubator4,300 square-foot collaborative facility for startups, scale-ups, corporate leaders, and investors to collaborate and grow together, including access to mentorship, partners, talent and connections
IDEA Step-Up Program
accelerator6-month program supporting innovative and inclusive companies to grow and overcome barriers with workshops addressing common challenges faced by CEOs of scaling companies
Summer Company Program
otherProgram for Mississauga students aged 15-29 with business ideas to experience entrepreneurship
Starter Company PLUS Program
otherProgram assisting people 18 years and over interested in starting, expanding or purchasing a business in Mississauga
Business Advisory Services
otherExpert guidance on business operations, legal, accounting and other business development challenges
EmpowHER Tech Launchpad
accelerator12-week hybrid program supporting women-led tech startups with mentorship and training
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Powered by Invest Mississauga. Located in Square One Shopping Centre downtown. Operates Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Part of broader Mississauga Innovation District ecosystem including Lakeview Innovation District.
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