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?

  • Become Global-Ready

    Gain the tools, knowledge, and network to achieve rapid, high-impact growth.

  • Accelerate Your Growth

    Gain the tools, knowledge, and network to achieve rapid, high-impact growth.

  • Become Investor ready

    Refine your pitch and solidify your business model to attract and impress investors.

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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:

  • Elite Executive Coaching & EIR Support!

  • Premium Co-working Space at LAUFT!

  • Access to World-Class Chem Lab with Myant

  • Accelerated Technical Development Tracks with Node!

  • Strategic Intellectual Property Partnership with IPON!

  • Next-Gen Artificial Intelligence Insights!

  • Exclusive Google for Startups Partnership!

  • High-Impact Demo Day & National Recognition!

  • Powerful PR and Media Training with Beta-kit!

  • Expert Procurement Canada - RFP Training!

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 USD in annual sales revenue, or

  • Own intellectual property (IP) plus company valuation is over $3 million USD

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

  • Minimum viable product (MVP) launched or early revenue must be demonstrated

  • An executive team or active senior advisor must be in place

  • Clear investment and scalability potential

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