Our Work
CAIN’s research, frameworks, and tools shaping Canada’s innovation support system — from understanding the four types of BAIs to building the data infrastructure that proves what the ecosystem delivers.
BAI Typology
A framework for understanding the four types of BAIs in Canada — Foundations, Finesse, Precision, and Massive Growth — with an interactive matrix and Matt Mayer's 35-page formal report.
- Categorizing Business Accelerators and Incubators (PDF)
BAI Performance Measurement Framework
An ISED-funded framework examining program structures, outcomes for supported startups, and the conditions that distinguish high-performing BAIs from the rest.
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CAIN's 2026 ISED-funded report — 27 expert interviews across 7 countries identifying seven themes for how Canada's BAIs must evolve.
- Full report (English, PDF)
- Rapport complet (Français, PDF)
Startup Tracker
A shared performance-measurement dashboard for Canadian accelerators and incubators — replacing manual spreadsheets with a connected platform that reduces reporting overhead and reveals ecosystem-wide patterns.
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Research, recommendations, and advocacy on Canada's Start-Up Visa program — the immigration pathway that has brought 7,000+ entrepreneurs to Canada through CAIN-member designated organizations.
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