GIP in Canada: Advanced manufacturing
Opportunity for advanced manufacturing businesses to scale globally
Innovate UK is accepting applications for up to eight innovative businesses in the advanced manufacturing sector to join their Global Incubator Programme (GIP) with MaRS Discovery District in Toronto, Canada.
The programme is open to applications from businesses developing technology in the following focus areas:
- materials for the future economy
- smart design
- resilient supply chains
- world-class production
- longer in use and reuse
Successful applicants will get:
- advisory support
- connections to capital and talent
- market data and insights
- access to webinars, information sessions, peer-to-peer guidance and expertise
- introductions to North American-based customers and partners
- access to PR and creative services to help build your brand presence in North America
- one-to-one support from an Innovate UK innovation and growth specialist
This initiative will be delivered virtually from October 2024 to April 2025, with two visits to Toronto built into the programme.
Why Canada?
Canada is ranked among the top four startup ecosystems globally and is the number one destination for entrepreneurs.
MaRS is North America's largest urban innovation hub. A registered non-profit, MaRS supports high-growth start-ups and scale-ups tackling key issues in health, cleantech, and other sectors. In addition, MaRS convenes all members of the tech ecosystem to drive breakthrough discoveries, grow the economy and make an impact by solving real problems for real people.
From high-growth start-ups to scaleups, MaRS tech founders grow their companies and create meaningful innovation. MaRS works with 1,400 companies across Canada, turning breakthrough ideas into products and services with global impact. In 2020 alone, MaRS supported ventures to raise $2.4 billion collectively, while generating $1.5 billion in revenue.
Read more about this advanced manufacturing GIB in Canada.
How to apply
You can apply online through the Innovate UK Business Growth website.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on 28 June 2024.
Potential applicants can register to join an online briefing on Tuesday 23 April 2024 to find out more.
For additional advice on the programme, local businesses can contact Innovate UK Business Growth Project Manager in Northern Ireland, Alayne Kinver - Alayne.Kinver@innovateukedge.ukri.org.
First published 11 April 2024