Nobellum Innovator Program 2026 – Growth Stream – YOA

Deadline: May 31, 2026

Applications are open for the Nobellum Innovator Program 2026 – Growth Stream. Have you already developed a prototype or MVP and are able to carry your STEM innovation to market? The Growth Stream is designed for devoted innovators who’re ready to launch and scale their ventures.

The Nobellum Innovator Program is a flagship initiative supporting the event and scaling of Black-led ventures in science, know-how, engineering, and arithmetic (STEM). As of 2025, Nobellum has efficiently supported over 100 Black-owned companies in STEM, fulfilling its founding mandate. Building on this milestone, the 2026 Growth Stream continues to speed up ventures by its six-month accelerator designed for top development potential, income-producing startups which are actively making ready to lift exterior capital.

Benefits

You’ll acquire invaluable benefits, together with:

• Executive in Residence Coaching Support (EiR): One-on-one mentorship from skilled executives, traders, and area specialists to assist refine technique and navigate development.
• Co-working Space (LAUFT): Access to skilled co-working areas throughout the GTA, fostering collaboration, productiveness, and group.
• Partnered STEM Facility: Access to a 178,000 sq. ft. facility and ~100 scientists supporting superior manufacturing, biotech, textile computing, superior supplies, and extra.
• Scale Up Program: Hands-on assist from high universities and faculties in strategic planning, monetary modeling, market analysis, and scaling operations.
• Technical Development Tracks (Node): Access to companions and toolkits that strengthen product growth, monetary planning, and go-to-market execution.
• Powerful PR and Media Training with CityTv News: Tools and media alternatives to raise founder manufacturers, with options throughout Nobellum platforms and media companions.
• Demo Day & National Recognition: A professionally produced Demo Day attended by ecosystem leaders, traders, and company companions for top-degree visibility.
• Pathway to the Black Innovation Zone (BIZ): As a founding member, Nobellum connects founders to a nationwide coalition of 20+ Black-led traders and accelerators representing 80% of the Black innovation group.
• Expert Procurement Canada – RFP Training: Tailored coaching on discovering, bidding, and complying with authorities contracts and procurement processes.
• Pathway Partnership: Intellectual Property (IPON): Gain assist from IP companions to guard and commercialize founders’ improvements.

Eligibility

To be admitted into the Growth Stream, ventures should:

• Black-led, with not less than one Black founder
• Operate in a STEM-associated business
• Have an organization that’s included both federally or provincially in Canada

In addition, ventures should meet a number of of the next monetary thresholds:

• Generate over $100,000 CAD in annual gross sales income, or
• Own mental property (IP) plus firm valuation is over $3 million CAD

Application

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For extra info, go to Nobellum Innovator Program.