Niagara Falls Innovation Hub

Investor Readiness Program (IRP)

The Investor Readiness Tech Accelerator returns in February 2025, ready to help tech-focused startups with scalable ideas secure private investments.

Through a tailored curriculum, businesses develop the technical and soft skills needed to navigate today’s fundraising challenges. Collaborate with seasoned Entrepreneurs-in-Residence and industry experts, and benefit from business coaching to refine your strategy, perfect your pitch, and attract investors.

Powered by the Niagara Falls Innovation Hub, The City of Niagara Falls, Meridian Credit Union, and Niagara Region Economic Development, this program is open to businesses across the Niagara Region.

Here is what you will learn in this 3-month accelerators design to prepare entrepreneurs for investment and sustainable growth.

• Identify Your Problem Space
  • Understand your target users' needs and validate your business solution.
• Craft Solutions
  • Develop market-ready minimum viable products (MVPs) or Beta projects.
• Marketing & Selling
  • Master go-to-market strategies and sales techniques.
• Pitching & Metrics
  • Refine your investor pitch and learn financial metrics that matter.

More information on the program is available here

Collaborative Workspaces

Located in downtown Niagara Falls, the Niagara Falls Innovation Hub provides accessible and modern co-working spaces with amenities such as the makerspace, podcast studio, full-service kitchen, gated parking and so much more.

The Makerspace

Full prototyping capability bringing your innovative ideas to life. This Makerspace is fully equipped with 3D printers, workbenches, VR technology and CNC machinery.

Programs

The Niagara Falls Innovation Hub offers an accelerator for startups, and programs open to the community. From informative workshops to business-oriented events, everyone is welcome to participate in the hub.