Bring your business to Canada
Canada’s Start-up Visa Program offers Permanent Residence to immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build a business in Canada. Our Runway Accelerator program aims to assess, select, and support start-ups as they work through the Start-up Visa Program. Companies accepted into this program receive customized services and resources that help them set their business up for success in Canada, along with a Letter of Support.
Dedicated resources
Gain access to mentorship and resources through a designated Executive Advisor and Client Service Manager.
Grow your network
Leverage our connections to the Advanced Health and Smart Transportation industries as well as our ecosystem of partners.
Physical workspace
We help participants acquire the physical workspace they need once they have landed their business in Hamilton.
Letter of Support
Innovation Factory issues a Letter of Support to high-potential companies that are accepted into the Accelerator.
We're here to help!
We understand that you have a business to run. We’re here to help your business succeed in Canada – not take you to school. Companies accepted into the Runway Accelerator program work with our team to build a plan that works for your schedule.
Program features
The Runway Accelerator offers high-potential companies support throughout the Start-up Visa Program as well as access to specialized services and resources.
- Access to expert advisors for coaching and mentoring
- Client Services Manager to assist in navigating our resources
- Virtual webinars and workshops
- Partner introductions and networking opportunities
- Up to six months of office space in Hamilton, Ontario
Innovation Factory's
Runway Accelerator
Innovation Factory is a non-profit Regional Innovation Centre funded by the Government of Ontario to help Ontario-based entrepreneurs succeed globally and create high quality job opportunities in our province. The fees associated with the Runway Accelerator are used to secure the services and resources for the participating company and set their business up for success in Canada.