BUSINESS SERVICES

WHat we do

Our goal is to help innovative businesses grow and scale concepts faster. We do this by providing clients with access to key supports, necessary resources, and expertise to help entrepreneurs become market-ready.

who we help

Our team of business advisors work with businesses across the Algoma-Manitoulin Region to help them succeed.



  • Entrepreneurs with an idea
  • Budding start-ups
  • Mature companies

How we help

Mentorship

  • 1-on-1 meeting and sessions
  • Identifying funding opportunities
  • Network building opportunities
  • Digital adoption and advancement

Business Planning

  • Business model canvas sessions
  • Defining unique value proposition
  • Customer segmentation
  • Pitching and angel investment
  • Financial projections

MaRS Market Intelligence

  • Capital insights
  • Lead generation support
  • Market sizing and technology trends
  • Competitive landscape

Knowledge Transfer

  • Workshops
  • Cybersecurity and technology courses
  • Entrepreneurship courses

Request for Proposal (RFP)

Training Vendor for Building AI Adoption Program

Submission deadline is April 25, 2025.

SUCCESS STORIES

"SSMIC has been a tremendous supporter of our business. From access to funding programs, to providing us with encouragement and motivation, we have truly enjoyed our working relationship with them."

Village Media

"The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre has been an integral part of Maker North's growth. They have connected us with clients and given us funding opportunities for local innovation across the Algoma region. We appreciate their services."

Maker North

"Having inventory online means people in your city are able to browse while they have their morning coffee and plan their shopping around what they find. We are also able to bring our store across the country instead of only relying on selling to customers in the city. Orders have been placed across Canada that would not have happened if we did not have an e-commerce site capable of selling the items. It was a great experience to be able to bring my business to the electronic age. I suggest anyone who is committed to propelling their business forward to look into the BEAM Program to see where their help can guide you."

HR Lash

"Through their work with SSMIC and in the community, they were also awarded a SSMART Innovation Award for Innovation Startup of the Year in 2017."

Black Fox Fishing

Insightworks
"The Sault Ste Marie Innovation Center has been a tremendous source of information and support for Insightworks during each stage of our evolution. The team is quite knowledgeable and always available to answer questions or provide support. They have helped Insightworks to correctly navigate our way through the various government related funding and information sources. This saves us a great deal of time, it helps us to take the correct steps. I would refer any new business to the Innovation Center because they add great value to an organization and the community."

Insightworks

CONNECT WITH A TEAM MEMBER

Fill out the form below to be connected with a team member to discuss how our programs can help you reach your goals.

Business Service Team Contact Request