Join the Movement. Shape the Future

IDEA START Innovate is more than a digital platform. It’s a collaborative engine driving Manitoba’s innovation ecosystem forward. As a partner, you become part of a dynamic network that connects startups, researchers, funders, mentors, and institutions across the province and beyond.


Whether you are an incubator, accelerator, government agency, industry association, non-profit, or service provider, IDEA START Innovate offers you the tools and connections to amplify your impact.
 

Why Partner with IDEA START Innovate?

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    Amplify Your Reach

    Connect with a province-wide network of innovators, entrepreneurs, and institutions. Expand your visibility and engage with high-potential startups and ideas.

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    Streamline Collaboration

    Use dedicated modules for mentorship, funding, market access, and more. Collaborate seamlessly with other stakeholders through a unified digital infrastructure.

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    Access Data-Driven Insights

    Monitor ecosystem trends, track startup progress, and evaluate impact through powerful analytics and reporting tools.

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    Support Inclusive Innovation

    Contribute to IDEA START’s mission to foster Indigenous, rural, and inclusive entrepreneurship. Help build a more equitable and diverse innovation landscape.

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    Drive Regional Growth

    Be part of a strategic initiative that’s accelerating commercialization, job creation, and economic development across Manitoba and Western Canada.

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    Connect with Emerging Innovators

    Engage with the next generation of changemakers across Manitoba. Contribute your expertise, provide mentorship, and help shape solutions that will define the future of innovation.

What you Get as a Partner?

  • A dedicated digital interface tailored to your organization.
  • Access to UM’s Innovators through the Innovation Hubs Network and Venture & Innovation Community (I-VIC).
  • Opportunities to co-host events, workshops, and mentorship programs.
  • Visibility in UM’s strategic innovation ecosystem.
  • Tools to manage your offerings including funding, mentorship, applications, and more.
     

Ready to Make an Impact?

IDEA START Innovate is actively onboarding partners who are passionate about shaping the future of innovation in Manitoba.

Become a Partner Today

Join us in building a smarter, more connected, and inclusive innovation ecosystem.

 

Become a Partner