Unlock new opportunities with IDEA Mississauga’s Step-Up Program, a tailored program designed to accelerate business growth.
Business and innovation | September 27, 2024
IDEA Mississauga is excited to announce that applications for the Step-Up Program are now open. The Step-Up Program is a six-month initiative designed to help innovative and inclusive businesses overcome barriers to their growth, reach new levels of success, and drive meaningful social and environmental change.
The IDEA Step-Up Program offers a wide range of opportunities for scaling companies. Successful applicants will benefit from:
The Step-Up Program is aimed at companies that are in Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing or Information & Communications Technology. To be eligible for the program, businesses must be located in, or be planning to relocate to, Mississauga. Applicants should also have annual revenues between $100,000 and $2 million with patented innovations or pre-seed funding. Priority will be given to businesses owned or led by individuals from underrepresented communities.
Participating in the IDEA Step-Up Program also means driving positive social and environmental change. IDEA is committed to supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs, with a focus on sustainability and inclusivity. The program is designed to help businesses expand while addressing the needs of all community members to actively overcome systemic barriers, ensuring everyone benefits from Mississauga’s thriving economy.
The IDEA Step-Up Program is a great opportunity for emerging businesses ready to make a significant impact.
Applicants are encouraged to attend an upcoming information session to learn more about the IDEA Step-Up Program.
For more details, including application deadlines, please visit IDEA Mississauga’s website or contact stepup@mississauga.ca
“The Step-Up Program, powered by IDEA Square One, fosters growth and innovation for scaling companies while driving meaningful change in our community. As part of Invest Mississauga, IDEA brings industry, government and educational leaders together to help local businesses accelerate their ideas and bring innovative solutions to Mississauga’s economy. The Step-Up program is just one of the many ways the City is committed to transforming ideas into reality and supporting the growth of the next generation of business leaders.” – Christina Kakaflikas, Director, Invest Mississauga
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