Calling all Innisfil and Simcoe County startup founders! Are you working on your next big idea? We can help! The Town of Innisfil has partnered with Toronto Metropolitan University's DMZ to launch DMZ Innisfil, a program focused on providing startups with accelerator support right here in Innisfil.

Applications for the 2025 fall intake of the DMZ Innisfil Startup Incubator program are now open! This is the perfect program for any early-stage entrepreneur looking to grow their business, make vital local connections, and learn from business experts. Whether you have a store-front business, small contracting company, early-stage tech startup, or anything in between, you'll be sure to gain a great deal of knowledge from this program.

Program Details

Founders will join a customized 3.5 month program with a mix of virtual and in-person learning focused on strategies to help you grow your business. 

During the program, you will work 1:1 with your coach and expert mentors to set goals, sharpen your value proposition, fine tune your busines model, and build and execute a go to market strategy that drives results.

Program includes:

The Fall 2025 program runs from September 4 until 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 Startup Incubator

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Requirements

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

  • 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.
  • Startup must be growth focused and in operations for no more than 3 years. 
  • Scalable business models and technology enabled are preferred.
  • 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 startup? Leave us a message and a member from our team will do their 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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