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Spark Centre

Igniting Innovation

Oshawa, Whitby, Ontario

Helping innovative companies launch, scale and succeed. Spark Centre provides world-class innovation services like educational programming, advisory from industry experts, co-working space, access to funding and more for early-stage tech and innovation startups in the Durham and Northumberland Regions. It also acts as a gateway for global tech and innovation entrepreneurs relocating their businesses to Eastern Ontario. Spark Centre works with clients to develop individualized plans for success. We connect start-ups to business and research networks, learning tools, business coaching, mentorship, and access to funding and investment.

Industries

General/industry agnostic

Focus Areas

Advanced ManufacturingMaterialsAgricultureFood DevelopmentEnvironmentEnergyEngineeringMedtechHealthLife SciencesInformation TechnologyDigital MediaClean EnergyAutomotive

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Stages Supported

DiscoveryEfficiencyIdeaMatureScaleValidation

Services Offered

Mentorship and access to advisorsFree educational events or programmingDiscounted and/or free professional servicesOffice space, co-working environmentFinancing opportunities and connections with investor groupsNetworking opportunities and community eventsAccess to free or discounted licenses for products or devkitsTrade and export supportRegulatory assistanceIntellectual property education and assistance

Programs

Structured Programs

incubator

Tailored support depending on stage of growth to help founders build, launch, and scale successful ventures

Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program

other

Spark Centre is a Start-Up Visa Designate providing support for technology and innovation entrepreneurs

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Company Revenue Stages

Start ($0-1M)Grow ($1-5M)Scale ($5-25M)Enterprise ($25M+)

Known as the Clean Energy Capital of Canada with strength in the automotive sector. Provides customized marketing services, one-on-one advisory with industry experts, access to funding, and co-working space. Serves Durham, Northumberland, and the emerging Eastern Ontario innovation corridor.

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BAI Type

Finesse

Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).

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Entity Type

Not-for-Profit

Operating Regions

Ontario (ON)

Leadership

  • Peter Crouse

    Franchising

  • Dave Miller

    Software Technology

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Notable Alumni

Kavodax, Optimus AI, Ecosystem Informatics Inc.

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Founded 2010
Startup Visa Designated