Programs
Investor Readiness
Are you an entrepreneur preparing for a successful fundraising journey? The Investor Readiness Tech Accelerator returns in February 2025, ready to help tech-focused startups with scalable ideas secure private investments.
Through a tailored curriculum, you’ll develop the technical and soft skills needed to navigate today’s fundraising challenges. Collaborate with seasoned Entrepreneurs-in-Residence and industry experts, and benefit from business coaching to refine your strategy, perfect your pitch, and attract investors.
Powered by the Niagara Falls Innovation Hub, The City of Niagara Falls, Meridian Credit Union, and Niagara Region Economic Development, this program is open to businesses across the Niagara Region.
Magnificent Women's Market (MWM)
MWM is a seasonal program and artisan boutique located in downtown Niagara Falls, ON, designed exclusively for small businesses looking to experience a storefront venture. The market serves as a retail incubator allowing woman-identifying entrepreneurs the opportunity to sell their products and services collectively as a 4 month cohort experience and is accessible to business owners throughout the Niagara Region.
This powerful opportunity is a holistic journey of mentorship, resources, and community support. The market space is open to the public for shopping on Thursdays & Fridays 11 am – 6pm, and Saturdays & Sundays 12 pm – 4pm.
Business Basics
The Business Basics Program is designed specifically for Niagara Falls’ emerging entrepreneurs who are in the early stages of their business journey. Whether you’re refining a business idea or taking the first steps to establish your venture, this program equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to succeed.
Led by seasoned entrepreneur Rahi Tajzadeh, the program features eight comprehensive modules covering key areas such as business planning, legal compliance, market research, marketing strategies, sales fundamentals, and financial management. Participants benefit from hands-on learning, personalized coaching from experienced mentors David, Lou, Marina and Rahi, and access to drop-in office hours for ongoing support. In-person attendance is a requirement for program completion.
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Startup Visa
The Niagara Falls Innovation Hub, in partnership with the Niagara Business and Innovation Fund, introduces the Startup Visa program, aiding immigrant entrepreneurs in establishing businesses in the region. Designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the program offers permanent residency to entrepreneurs with promising ideas.
Led by Fred Davies, the Fund provides essential guidance and expertise, while the Hub offers support infrastructure. Startup Visa has the potential to attract, mentor, and commercialize startups, fostering economic growth. Services include business planning, mentorship, and access to funding.
The program, offering temporary work visas and a pathway to permanent residency, enriches Niagara’s entrepreneurial landscape. Fred Davies, active at the Hub, mentors young companies, highlighting the partnership’s value in fostering innovation and investment in the region.
