INNOVATOR PROGRAM
- 2026 GROWTH
Have you already developed a prototype or MVP and are ready to bring your STEM innovation to market? Our Growth Stream is designed for devoted innovators who are prepared to launch and scale their ventures.
About The Growth Program
The Nobellum Innovator Program is a flagship initiative supporting the development and scaling of Black-led ventures in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). As of 2025, Nobellum has successfully supported over 100 Black-owned businesses in STEM, fulfilling its founding mandate. Building on this milestone, the 2026 Growth Stream continues to accelerate ventures through its six-month accelerator designed for high growth potential, revenue-generating startups that are actively preparing to raise external capital.
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Why join The Growth Stream?
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Become Global-Ready
Gain the tools, knowledge, and network to achieve rapid, high-impact growth.
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Accelerate Your Growth
Gain the tools, knowledge, and network to achieve rapid, high-impact growth.
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Become Investor ready
Refine your pitch and solidify your business model to attract and impress investors.
Program Timeline
Our Impact Statistics
Our Program Benefits
For founders ready to scale, the 2026 Growth Stream is a high-impact experience meticulously designed to accelerate both your business trajectory and leadership evolution. Beyond traditional workshops and coaching, the program offers curated pathways that directly equip founders to build lasting infrastructure, secure vital visibility, and access exclusive opportunities through Nobellum's expanding partner network.
You'll gain invaluable advantages, including:
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Executive in Residence Coaching Support (EiR)
One-on-one mentorship from experienced executives, investors, and domain experts to help refine strategy and navigate growth.
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Co-working Space (LAUFT)
Access to professional co-working spaces across the GTA, fostering collaboration, productivity, and community.
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Partnered STEM Facility
Access to a 178,000 sq. ft. facility and ~100 scientists supporting advanced manufacturing, biotech, textile computing, advanced materials, and more.
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Scale Up Program
Hands-on support from top universities and colleges in strategic planning, financial modeling, market research, and scaling operations.
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Technical Development Tracks (Node)
Access to partners and toolkits that strengthen product development, financial planning, and go-to-market execution.
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Powerful PR and Media Training with CityTv News!
Tools and media opportunities to elevate founder brands, with features across Nobellum platforms and media partners.
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Demo Day & National Recognition
A professionally produced Demo Day attended by ecosystem leaders, investors, and corporate partners for high-level visibility.
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Pathway to the Black Innovation Zone (BIZ)
As a founding member, Nobellum connects founders to a national coalition of 20+ Black-led investors and accelerators representing 80% of the Black innovation community.
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Expert Procurement Canada - RFP Training!
Tailored training on finding, bidding, and complying with government contracts and procurement processes.
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Pathway Partnership: Intellectual Property (IPON)
Gain support from IP partners to protect and commercialize founders’ innovations.
Eligibility criteria
To be admitted into the Growth Stream, ventures must:
Black-led, with at least one Black founder
Operate in a STEM-related industry
Have a company that is incorporated either federally or provincially in Canada
In addition, ventures must meet one or more of the following financial thresholds:
Generate over $100,000 CAD in annual sales revenue, or
Own intellectual property (IP) plus company valuation is over $3 million CAD
Optional Bonus: Strengthen Your Application
While the 2026 Growth Stream is designed to support a range of founders, demonstrating any of the following can significantly strengthen your application
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Minimum viable product (MVP) launched or early revenue must be demonstrated
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An executive team or active senior advisor must be in place
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Clear investment and scalability potential
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Testimonials
Foobric
Founder: Syddonna Brown
Startup: Foobric
Industry: Fashion
Stream Idea
Graduation: 2023
Funding Awards: >$ 4,000
Kiwi-Charge
Founder: Abdel Ali
Startup: Kiwi-Charge
Industry: Solar Power Energy
Stream: Growth
Graduation: 2023
Funding Awards: >$ 8,000
MedMelanin
Founder: Yvonne Osagie
Startup: MedMelanin
Industry: Skin Care Services
Stream: Idea
Graduation: 2023
Funding Awards: >$ 2,000
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A Recap of Demo Day 2024
Missed the live event? Don't worry. here is a detailed look at the innovative startups that presented, their groundbreaking ideas, and the highlights from this year's Demo Day.
