Calling all Innisfil and Simcoe County entrepreneurs and business owners! Are you interested in growing your business? We can help! The Town of Innisfil has partnered with Toronto Metropolitan University's DMZ to launch DMZ Innisfil Business Accelerator, an accelerator program focused on helping local businesses grow.

This is the perfect program for established business owners looking to grow their business, make vital local connections, and learn from business experts. Whether you have a local brick and mortar store, online business, tech startup, or anything in between, this program has the mentorship and coaching to help you grow your business. 

About the program

The DMZ Innisfil Business Accelerator is designed to help business owners navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with growing a business. Whether you are looking to increase your sales outreach, focus on marketing or optimize operations, the accelerator has the resources to help you succeed.

We will work with you to build a custom 3.5-month program focused on helping you achieve your key growth goal.

The program includes:

The 2025 Fall program runs from September 4 to December 9 and includes:

  • Up to 15 hours of coaching and mentorship
  • Access to DMZ All Access workshops and networking events
  • Access to co-working space and meeting rooms at the DMZ Innisfil hub
  • Access to DMZ perks that include over $300,000 in discounts and partner deals

The application deadline is July 22, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Apply to the DMZ Innisfil Business Accelerator

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Requirements

The Town of Innisfil provides the DMZ Innisfil Business Accelerator at no cost to business owners who meet the program requirements. The application process is competitive and there is no upfront guarantee you will get invited to join the program.

  • Founder(s) must live within, or operate their businesses primarily within, the County of Simcoe. We will prioritize founders who live in Innisfil or rent or own commercial / industrial space in Innisfil, or employ Innisfil residents or have otherwise made a significant investment within the Town of Innisfil. Supporting documentation to this effect may be required.
  • Businesses must be growth focused and have signs of traction.
  • Founders must be able to commit to working on growth for a minimum of 10 hours per week during the cohort. 

Interested in learning more about the program to explore if it is a fit for you and your business? Leave a message for our team and we will do our best to respond within 24 hours.

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If you have any questions or would like to connect, contact us to get started. 

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