About US

We Don’t Just Support Businesses -We Launch Them.

At Innovation Launchpad, we exist to ignite the potential of entrepreneurs, startups, and small-to-medium enterprises across Ontario. Backed by Katapult Consulting and powered by Bright Workspaces, we’re not just another accelerator — we’re your unfair advantage.

Whether you’re an early-stage founder with a bold idea or an SME ready to scale, we provide the resources, community, and momentum to turn your vision into a thriving, investment-ready venture.

Our Mission

To build a more inclusive, innovation-driven economy by equipping founders with the tools, skills, and networks they need to launch, grow, and scale — fearlessly and globally.

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Why Us

What Sets Us Apart

Expert-Led Coaching & Mentorship

Learn from those who’ve built and scaled.

Global Innovation Networks

NFTE, MIT Solve, UN SDGs, Keiretsu, and more.

Workspaces in 5 Ontario Cities

Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Grimsby, Hamilton, Burlington.

Micro-Credentials

AI, entrepreneurship, digital marketing, leadership, and more.

Grant Navigation

Get access to provincial and federal funding with our support.

Pitch Days, Hackathons & Demo Events

Real exposure to real investors.

DEI Strategy

We combine Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with productivity which isn't just a moral imperative, it's a strategic advantage.

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Who We Serve.

We serve founders and teams who are ready to build boldly, including:

  • Startups in early or growth stages

  • Women-led and BIPOC-led businesses

  • Newcomer and 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs

  • Corporate innovation teams

  • Nonprofits with scalable tech solutions

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Terry Mactaggot Founder & CEO of Summus Hearing Technologies

“Innovation Launchpad gave me the structure, mentorship, and confidence to turn my tech prototype into a funded startup. Within 6 months, I landed my first investor and doubled my user base.”

Peggy Miele Founder & CEO of KCS

“As a woman founder, I’ve often felt left out of traditional accelerators. This program was different—it empowered me, introduced me to an inclusive network, and helped me scale with real guidance and grant support.”

Adrian Dcosta Founder & CEO of SKILLFUSION

“From pitch nights to workspace access, every step of the Rise Program was built for founders like me. I walked in with an idea and walked out with a viable, revenue-generating business.”

Natasha Lobo Founder & CEO of Volt Amp Logic Controls

“Being new to Canada, I didn’t know where to start. Innovation Launchpad not only helped me build my business plan but also gave me a community that believed in me.”

We Don’t Just Launch Ideas. We Launch Legacies.

Innovation Launchpad is where Ontario’s boldest entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses come to grow, scale, and lead globally.

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Amazing Team

Adrian Dcosta

Head of Operations

Natasha Lobo

Marketing Manager

Dino Miele

Chief Operations Officer

Peggy Miele

Chief Executive Officer

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Our Business Statistics

Countless lives and communities transformed.

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Are you ready to launch?

Because the future of business in Ontario is already being built — and it needs you in it. The world doesn’t wait for a perfect timing. It rewards those who move, build, and innovate now.

So the only question left is...

ARE YOU READY?

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