As we progress toward a new modern world, there’s been a plethora of progress in Mississauga’s business community.
2022 was a remarkable year for IDEA Mississauga as they’ve continued supporting local businesses in various ways.

IDEA Mississauga has the essential building blocks that entrepreneurs and innovators need to solve society’s greatest challenges. A network of mentorship, partners, talent and connections to test, scale and commercialize solutions to global challenges.

They’re Mississauga’s collaborative lead for entrepreneurship & innovation, a distinctive community that supports and connects local and globally minded entrepreneurs and businesses, generating international recognition for the City.

Their vision is elevating Mississauga’s entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem by collaboratively supporting businesses to launch and grow, striving for inclusivity, diversity, sustainability and global engagement.

The 2022 six-month IDEA Step-Up Program was especially successful.
The program supports innovative and inclusive companies to grow and overcome barriers.
Six local businesses had the opportunity to attend workshops and seminars that address common challenges faced by C-suite leaders of scaling companies, connect with experienced mentors, speakers, and peers, and present to investors, industry partners and City of Mississauga representatives towards their next round of funding, sales and partnerships. 

With a focus on sustainability and inclusivity, innovative businesses receive a tailored program to help them grow their company while simultaneously contributing to social and environmental change.

2022’s six business participants are:

ABA Hughes
ACTN (Always Connected Treatment Network)
Anatomiz3D Healthcare Limited
HDAX Therapeutics
Rewardly
Scooty Mobility Inc. (SCOOTY)

Here’s what two of the companies had to say about the IDEA Step-Up Program:

HDAX Therapeutics
As a Mississauga-based company our goal for this program is to connect with our local ecosystem and leverage the network and resources available to us within our city and we have been able to do just that. In particular, the mentor/networking sessions have been very insightful and we have received valuable advice from experts in our field.

Always Connected Treatment Network (ACTN)
The IDEA Step-Up Program has provided us with insight into how we operate as an organization and helpful ways to be creative. It has been inspiring being in a room full of incredible entrepreneurs and mentors that allow you to think outside the box.  

Their impressive and productive year is reflected by the following figures:

Number of applicants: 16
Number of collective years all the businesses have been in operation for: 26
Number of hours of training/learning: 81
Number of training sessions collectively: 6 
Number of networking events held: 3 
Total dollar amount of resources invested in participants: over $65,000

To learn more about IDEA Mississauga’s Step-Up Program, connect with them here.