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Innovate Niagara Innovate Niagara helps entrepreneurs with leading-edge ideas to start, grow and succeed.

10/21/2026

You don’t have to follow the traditional startup playbook to build something successful. Intuitive Shipping has spent nearly a decade proving there’s another way.

Founded in Niagara, the e-commerce tech company has grown profitably while staying bootstrapped and 100% founder-owned.

On October 27, Innovate Niagara is opening the doors to that story.
Join us for the Innovate Niagara Tech Tour Series: Intuitive Shipping and hear founders Sharon and Joel talk candidly about turning down investment, navigating competition and major life changes, building a local team and choosing what growth looks like on their own terms.

You’ll also have the chance to connect with entrepreneurs, founders, business leaders, students, and ecosystem partners from across Niagara.

📅 October 27
🕔 Doors open at 5:00 PM | Talk begins at 5:45 PM | Event ends at 7:30 PM
📍 Intuitive Shipping

Come hear the story. Ask your questions. Make new connections.

Shipping

Being on the right path is only the beginning.Progress requires action.What's one step you can take today?
10/19/2026

Being on the right path is only the beginning.
Progress requires action.
What's one step you can take today?

You have an innovative idea and the drive to bring it to life. Now it’s time to present it to potential investors, and a...
10/16/2026

You have an innovative idea and the drive to bring it to life. Now it’s time to present it to potential investors, and a compelling pitch deck will be your greatest ally. An effective pitch deck not only explains what your startup is about but also generates enthusiasm, trust, and confidence in your vision.

If you’re prepared to craft a pitch deck that captivates and secures funding, check out our article:

https://na3.hubs.ly/y0CbGH0

What happens when a tech company decides not to follow the traditional startup playbook?On October 27, Innovate Niagara ...
10/16/2026

What happens when a tech company decides not to follow the traditional startup playbook?
On October 27, Innovate Niagara is taking you inside the story of Intuitive Shipping, a Niagara-founded e-commerce tech company that has grown profitably while remaining 100% founder-owned.

Join us for a candid conversation with founders Sharon and Joel about nearly a decade of building a company on their own terms.
We will explore:
• Starting a company while starting a family
• Becoming profitable early and staying bootstrapped
• Turning down outside investment
• Staying ahead as competitors entered the market
• Building a local team and creating the kind of workplace they wanted
• Navigating major personal and business changes
• Balancing growth, profitability, culture, and independence
• What they’ve learned along the way & what comes next

This is more than a company story. It is an opportunity to learn from the experiences behind the growth.

📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
🕔 Doors open at 5:00 PM | Talk begins at 5:45 PM | Event ends at 7:30 PM
📍 Intuitive Shipping

Register today: https://na3.hubs.ly/y0GtXj0

Growth isn't found at the finish line.It's found in the process.What are you learning on your journey right now?
10/14/2026

Growth isn't found at the finish line.
It's found in the process.
What are you learning on your journey right now?

📣 Important Update: AI P2P Session Moved OnlineAt the request of facilitator Christian Betancourt, tomorrow's AI P2P: AI...
10/13/2026

📣 Important Update: AI P2P Session Moved Online

At the request of facilitator Christian Betancourt, tomorrow's AI P2P: AI for Lead Generation – Automate Your Sales Process session will now be delivered online via Zoom.

We apologize for the change and appreciate everyone's flexibility.
📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM

Registered attendees have been emailed the Zoom details.
If you are planning to attend, please note that there will be no in-person session at Innovate Niagara.

We look forward to seeing everyone online tomorrow as Christian shares practical strategies for using AI to automate lead generation, qualification, follow-up, and sales processes.

Tomorrow: AI for Lead GenerationJoin Innovate Niagara for an interactive AI Peer-to-Peer session featuring Christian Bet...
10/13/2026

Tomorrow: AI for Lead Generation

Join Innovate Niagara for an interactive AI Peer-to-Peer session featuring Christian Betancourt.

Learn how AI can help:
✅ Automate lead qualification
✅ Improve follow-up consistency
✅ Support content creation
✅ Streamline sales processes
✅ Save time and increase efficiency

If you are looking for practical ways to incorporate AI into your business, this session is for you.
📅 October 14
🕘 9:00 AM

Limited spots remaining: https://na3.hubs.ly/y0DL3c0

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving, Canada!Today, we are grateful for the people who make Niagara’s innovation community what it is: t...
10/12/2026

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving, Canada!

Today, we are grateful for the people who make Niagara’s innovation community what it is: the entrepreneurs bringing ideas to life, the innovators trying new things, and the partners showing up for one another.

Thank you for all you bring to our community. However you are spending the day, we hope you find time to rest and connect with the people who matter to you. Wishing you a warm and happy Thanksgiving!

See AI in action. This session goes beyond theory.During our upcoming AI Peer-to-Peer event, Christian Betancourt will p...
10/09/2026

See AI in action. This session goes beyond theory.

During our upcoming AI Peer-to-Peer event, Christian Betancourt will provide a live demonstration of an AI-powered system designed to:
✅ Generate advertising content
✅ Plan marketing content
✅ Qualify prospects
✅ Follow up with leads
✅ Support pipeline management

The goal is simple:
Show business owners practical ways to use AI to create more efficient sales and marketing processes.
📅 October 14 🕘 9:00 AM

Register today: https://na3.hubs.ly/y0DL2B0

Congratulations to the recipients of the Niagara Technology Grants Fund!Venture Niagara and Innovate Niagara are pleased...
10/08/2026

Congratulations to the recipients of the Niagara Technology Grants Fund!

Venture Niagara and Innovate Niagara are pleased to support these Niagara businesses and not-for-profit organizations as they adopt technology to strengthen their operations, improve efficiency and enhance the services they provide:

• The Apiary
• Community Crew
• Gather Tasting Room
• Giant Shoe Creative
• Habitat for Humanity
• Vineland Physiotherapy
• iMVR
• Kamps Greenhouses Inc.
• MZE Architects
• Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village
• Waysights

With grants of up to $5,000 per project matched by the recipient, this pilot program helps local organizations put practical technology solutions to work.
Thank you to all 39 organizations that applied.

Address

386 St. Paul Street
Saint Catharines, ON
L2R3N2

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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905.685.3460

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