"Limits to innovation have less to do with technology or creativity than organizational agility."

Ontario Centre of Excellence                                                                                                                       The Ontario Centre of Excellence facilitates growth through support for industrially relevant R&D, the opening of new market opportunities and the commercialization of leading edge discovery.

National Council on Welfare
The National Council of Welfare (NCW) is an arm's length advisory body to the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development on matters of concern to low-income Canadians.

MaRS Discovery District
MaRSdd, is a non-profit innovation centre which connects science, technology and social entrepreneurs with business skills, networks and capital.  The objective of MaRSdd is to create an area which stimulates innovation and accelerates the creation and growth of Canadian enterprises.

Communitech
Communitech is Waterloo Region technology hub for the commercialization of innovation, creating economic prosperity by removing barriers to the creation and growth of technology companies.  Communitech leads on critical issues, connects people, ideas and resources, and promotes opportunities which help tech companies start, grow and succeed.

Innovation Night
Innovation Night is an informal event, which provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to showcase ideas to a captive audience.  It provides access to thought leaders in start-up strategy, providing invaluable input and support on those critical first steps in transitioning an idea into a business.

Golden Horseshoe Venture Forum (GHVF)
The GHVF supports the development of emerging growth companies by creating an environment to provide access to financial, professional and technological resources.

BitNet (Business Information Technology Network)
BitNet operates as an association of individuals, businesses and organizations with a common interest in the practical and innovative use and development of technology, to the benefit and prosperity of the Golden Horseshoe community.