NORCAT
Our Partners
Our programs, services, and facilities are designed and integrated in a way that demonstrates our belief that the only way we as a country can compete on the global stage and truly drive sustained economic and social prosperity for Canada - is by working together and sharing ideas.
To deliver on our mandate and demonstrate our commitment to forming meaningful relationships, we have partnered with a select group of high performing private and public sector organizations that embrace, embody, and align to our goals and objectives.
ONE - ONTARIO NETWORK OF ENTREPRENEURS
NORCAT is a member of the Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs (ONE), a collaborative network of organizations across Ontario, designed to help you commercialize your ideas. Whether you are an innovator, a technology-based business, entrepreneur, or researcher, ONE will connect you with services and programs to help you innovate and gain a competitive advantage.
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NRC INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
NORCAT works with NRC-IRAP on identifying and providing technology assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises at all stages in the innovation process..
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CANADIAN DIGITAL MEDIA NETWORK
NORCAT serves as one of the regional nodes in the Canadian Digital Media Network, a national network designed to accelerate the development and commercialization of digital media ventures in Canada.
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MARS
The MaRS Discovery District, one of the world’s pre-eminent innovation centres, works with NORCAT on the development and provision of market research services and entrepreneurship educational resources.
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STARTUP CANADA
Startup Canada is Canada’s first-ever, entrepreneur-led, national movement to enhance the nation’s competitiveness and prosperity by supporting and celebrating Canadian entrepreneurship.
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NOHFC
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation works with NORCAT to build strong, prosperous northern communities.
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FEDNOR
FedNor works with NORCAT to identify initiatives and opportunities that support community economic development, business growth and competitiveness, and innovation.
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NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO INNOVATION CENTRE
Located in Thunder Bay, The Northwestern Ontario innovation Centre offers support to innovative entrepreneurs, businesses, and community projects in the region of Northwestern Ontario.
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SAULT STE. MARIE INNOVATION CENTRE
The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) was established in 1999 to function as a catalyst for economic development and diversification in the information technology and knowledge-based sectors.
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INNOVATION INITIATIVES ONTARIO NORTH
Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION), located in North Bay, leverages synergies with the existing expertise at both Nipissing University and Canadore College campuses. IION is leading a local/regional resource alliance serving clients within the Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs.
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