Who We Are

The Eastern Ontario Innovation Corridor (EOIC) connects startups and SMEs to business resources, support and learning networks across Eastern Ontario in one all-inclusive system.

The EOIC was created in 2020 to establish Eastern Ontario as a leading, forward-thinking innovation district within Canada, attracting homegrown and global talent.

Today, the EOIC is a collective of high-impact business resources, support and education spanning Eastern Ontario that offers a one-stop support system for SMEs looking to launch, scale or break into international markets.

What Makes the EOIC so Unique?

While other parts of Ontario concentrate their support within their respective regions, the EOIC combines the strengths of select communities across all of Eastern Ontario to create a stronger, more robust, more collaborative network of support for entrepreneurs and companies.

The EOIC has created an open forum in Eastern Ontario for communities to discuss ways to enhance individual innovation ecosystems, cross-promote each other’s success stories and support each other in attracting and growing innovation.

What We Do

Drive Innovation Forward

Foster Collaboration

Promote Key Sectors

Introduce Welcoming Communities

Partners

Our partners are the keys to driving innovation forward, providing startups and SMEs with access to talent, industry leaders, community connections and education, research and development and funding opportunities.