Incubator16
Fast track your innovative business solution to market in the age of COVID-19
RIC’s Incubator program is designed for high-potential tech startups looking to grow their presence in the market. Clients get access to top-tier mentors and advisors, expert-led workshops, founder peer-to-peer networking and an invitation to join us at our newly renovated workspace in Brampton – one of Ontario’s next biggest innovation ecosystems.
Applications for our 16th cohort are now open! Incubator 16 will run from August 2, 2021 to January 31st 2022. The program will cost $299 CAD + HST/month with the opportunity to rent office space.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE:
- A fully developed technology (at least MVP that is ready to sell)
- At least one team member working full-time on the business with a focus on sales
- Validated product demand- your target customer is well-defined and already engaged
- An innovative technological solution to a compelling problem
- A collaborative and coachable leadership team, committed to the end goal of success
- Some funding in the form of early revenue, investment from the founding team or friends & family, seed or angel investment, and/or government grants
WHAT YOU GET
MENTORSHIP & GUIDANCE
- Biweekly virtual lunches with industry experts to help you understand and scale your sales cycle
- Monthly expert-led coaching calls focused on making sure your meet your milestone objectives
- Monthly deep dives to guide you through implementing and executing the strategies you set
FUNDING & PARTNERS
- Exposure to funding opportunities through our Champion Series Pitch Panels and extensive investor network
- Access to 100+ industry advisors and expert service providers to help you stay on track
- When ready, introductions to public and private funders to help you scale
COMMUNITY & CONNECTIONS
- CEO peer-to-peer learning sessions where you can share best practices, learn from each other and network
- Opportunities to network with strategic partners, investors and potential customers
- Regular coaching from one of our Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, plus dedicated 1:1 office hours with members of our team to help you solve the challenges you are facing
MEET OUR ENTREPRENEURS IN RESIDENCE
JAMES SBROLLA
Cleantech Domain Expert
James is an entrepreneur and veteran of the financial and environmental industries, bringing to the table over 25 years of experience from these sectors.
PAUL BARTER
AI & Exponential Technologies
Paul is an innovation and entrepreneurship executive with over 30 years of experience helping tech-based businesses outperform and achieve market success.
ANGELA BOURNE
Marketing & PR Expert
Angela is a marketing and PR professional with 15+ years of experience implementing cross-functional strategies for renowned brands across tech sectors.
GEOFF SIMONETT
Finance & Strategy
Geoff is an accomplished entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in starting, growing, and exiting successful startups.
MEET OUR CURRENT COHORT
A GLIMPSE AT OUR GRADUATES
