Community Futures Peterborough
At Community Futures Peterborough, we’re more than a lender, we’re a long-term partner for your business. Our mission is to empower local entrepreneurs with the tools, support, and confidence they need to grow their business and shape a stronger future for our community.
Frontenac Business Services
Frontenac Business Services (formerly Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation) is funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. This is a community-driven, economic development initiative designed to assist communities in Canada’s rural areas to develop and implement strategies for dealing with a changing economic environment.
ACC Futures
Our non-profit social enterprise extends comprehensive support and smart solutions to entrepreneurs. Our decision-making is courageous, conscientious, and steadfastly spurs economic progress in Akwesasne, Cornwall, and SDG Counties.
BACD
We are one of 54 Small Business Centres in Ontario who provide FREE (conditions apply) business support for individuals wanting to start a business, or grow their existing business.
Most of our services are free to you because we are funded by the governments of Ontario and the Region of Durham to encourage economic development and success in Durham Region.
Kingston Economic Development Corporation
Kingston Economic Development Corporation delivers a wide range of business programs that advance sustainable growth and strengthen Kingston’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. These initiatives help businesses launch, expand, and adapt by providing essential resources, connections, and expertise. Serving both early-stage start-ups and established SMEs, our programs are tailored to meet the evolving needs of the local economy. By offering tools, guidance, and strategic networking opportunities, Kingston Economic Development ensures businesses have the support they need to remain competitive, foster innovation, and contribute meaningfully to Kingston’s long-term economic vitality and resilience.
Movement51
The story of Movement51 (M51) begins with our sister company, The51: a Financial Feminist™ platform and venture capital firm where current and aspiring investors (particularly women and gender-diverse individuals), come together to democratize access to capital.
AECO Innovation Lab
AECO Innovation Lab is a digital transformation partner dedicated to tackling complex challenges in the AEC and government sectors. By bringing together experts from industry, academia, and government, AECO creates a collaborative environment to develop research-driven, innovative solutions that address real industry needs.
Startup Women
Dedicated to showing up for women year-round, Startup Women is an annual program offering support to early-stage women-identifying entrepreneurs across Canada. We know that when you support women, you support a nation. Scroll to see what we got up to in 2025!
Scale AI
Scale delivers proven data, evaluations, and outcomes to AI labs, governments, and the Fortune 500.
MedTeq
The MEDTEQ+ industrial consortium for research and innovation in healthcare technologies has been supporting Quebec and Canadian innovators for over a decade. As a key player in the positioning and commercialization of healthcare technologies, both locally and internationally, its objective has always been to accompany local entrepreneurs through the innovation cycle, from concept to commercialization, for the greater benefit of the population.
Startup Canada
With vast entrepreneurial expertise, our knowledgeable and talented team is dedicated to serving Canada’s early-stage founders. We know that Canada’s aspiring entrepreneurs have the talent, passion, and drive to succeed in today’s economy. We want entrepreneurs to manifest their own vision, faster.
FemTech Canada
Are you a femtech company ready to make an impact? Join Canada’s leading femtech network and let’s build the future of inclusive healthcare together.
