Program
From Zero to Invention
No idea yet? Learn to find real problems and turn them into inventions.
- No idea yet
- Idea creation
- Invention
Programs
Programs for every stage of the journey
Whether you have no idea yet or a technology ready for market, there’s a program for where you are, and one for where you’re going next.
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Start
For people at the very beginning.
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Youth & University Innovation
Chapters, workshops and challenges that reach students before they have an idea.
- No idea yet
- Idea creation
- Invention
Build
Turn an invention into something protectable and marketable.
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Innovation to Commercialization
Mentorship and connections to move a working invention toward market.
- Prototype & IP
- Commercialization
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Research & Technology Commercialization
Help taking research and technology beyond the lab and into real applications.
- Invention
- Prototype & IP
- Commercialization
Grow
Reach partners, investors and markets.
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Startup & SME Innovation Support
Strategy, matchmaking and introductions for innovation-led companies ready to grow.
- Commercialization
- Entrepreneurship
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Domestic Market & Partnership Access
Connections to Canadian corporations, universities, municipalities and pilot partners.
- Commercialization
- Entrepreneurship
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International Market Access
Use IFIA's global network to meet partners, buyers and investors abroad.
- International exposure
- Commercialization
Represent & include
Canada on the world stage, and innovation open to everyone.
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Inclusive Innovators
Removing barriers so more people can enter, and lead, Canadian innovation.
- Idea creation
- Invention
- Prototype & IP
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Social Innovation & Community Development
Innovation that tackles social, economic and community challenges.
- No idea yet
- Idea creation
- Invention
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