Spark Centre

Spark Centre Spark Centre helps tech and innovation companies in Durham Region, Northumberland County and across Eastern Ontario to launch, grow and scale.

Spark Centre is renowned for its dedication to economic growth and sustainability in Durham Region and Northumberland County. It serves technology and innovation entrepreneurs — both local and those moving their operations to Canada — with knowledge, support and resources to launch, develop and grow. Through collaboration with funders, stakeholders and organizations and its wide range of services

— from educational programming, advisory and access to funding to co-working space and more — Spark Centre has built an unparalleled, globally recognized technology and innovation ecosystem that develops competitive, world-class businesses.

We were proud to support and attend TEDxOshawa 2026, an inspiring event that brought together some of the region’s most ...
05/05/2026

We were proud to support and attend TEDxOshawa 2026, an inspiring event that brought together some of the region’s most innovative thinkers, creators, and change-makers, hosted at the historic Biltmore Theatre. Events like TEDxOshawa play a vital role in amplifying local voices and showcasing Durham Region's thought leadership.

We were especially excited to have Melody Purification in attendance, representing Spark Centre and engaging with the incredible ideas and conversations that unfolded throughout the afternoon. There she saw Spark Centre client, Brenden MacDonald of Ekstera, speaking at the event.

A big thank you to the organizers, speakers, and volunteers who made this event possible. Together, we continue to build a stronger, more connected local ecosystem.

Spark Centre was proud to host NexScale's Fitness & Wellness Studio Owners Roundtable last night. It was an evening desi...
05/01/2026

Spark Centre was proud to host NexScale's Fitness & Wellness Studio Owners Roundtable last night. It was an evening designed to bring together studio owners for a curated, small-group conversation focused on member retention, sustainable growth, and community building.

This wasn’t a sales-driven event — it was a space for honest, peer-to-peer dialogue, where founders could share real challenges, exchange insights, and learn from others on similar paths.

This is what a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem looks like:
• Founders supporting founders
• Ideas flowing openly
• Growth fueled by collaboration

At Spark Centre, we see every day how meaningful connections can accelerate progress. When entrepreneurs come together, they don’t just build better businesses, they build a stronger, more resilient community.

NexScale’s emerging technology is helping businesses deepen client relationships and improve retention through smarter, data-driven insights. In today’s landscape, tools that strengthen client engagement can make all the difference.

Looking forward to continuing to support conversations, and connections, hat help our entrepreneurial community thrive.





Hosted by the Ontario Centre of Innovation, DiscoveryX is Canada’s premier innovation event — bringing together entrepre...
04/30/2026

Hosted by the Ontario Centre of Innovation, DiscoveryX is Canada’s premier innovation event — bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, government, and industry leaders to showcase the strength of Ontario’s innovation ecosystem and turn bold ideas into real-world impact.

As part of Ontario's Regional Innovation Centre booth, we were proud to have Spark Centre's Executive Director, Martin Yuill along with Gurmeet Tanwar, and Melody Purification on-site, building relationships and championing the entrepreneurs driving the knowledge economy forward. Seeing Spark Centre client Joel Nascimento of Kevares there, as part of the Toronto Zoo booth, was a special highlight!

Events like DiscoveryX highlight what’s possible when collaboration fuels commercialization — connecting startups with the people, capital, and expertise they need to grow and scale.

That’s why this conference matters so much to Spark Centre. It aligns directly with our mission to support founders, accelerate innovation, and help build the innovation economy of tomorrow.






The clock is ticking! The next cohort of the Landing Pad Accelerator Program (LPAP) is starting soon and spots are limit...
04/30/2026

The clock is ticking! The next cohort of the Landing Pad Accelerator Program (LPAP) is starting soon and spots are limited. If you’ve been thinking about scaling your business, this is your moment to act before you miss out on funding, expert support, and a powerful network designed to move you forward.

Whether you’re focused on R&D, hiring, market expansion, customer acquisition, or strategic partnerships, you don’t have to figure it out alone — but you do need to apply before the window closes.

LPAP supports founders with up to $10,000 in non-dilutive funding, plus hands-on advisory support to help you grow with clarity and momentum.

Through LPAP, you’ll gain:
• Guidance on IP protection, product development, and R&D
• Hiring and workforce planning support
• Access to experienced advisors and a trusted innovation network
• Expert support to strengthen pitches and funding applications
• Brand, marketing, and design support aligned to revenue growth
• Investor-readiness coaching and commercialization planning
• Customer acquisition, sales pipeline, and go-to-market strategy

This isn’t just another program, it’s an opportunity to accelerate your business and secure up to $10,000 to fuel your growth.

Applications are closing soon. If you’re ready to move from potential to performance, now is the time to apply.

Take the eligibility quiz today: https://sparkcentre.org/landing-pad-accelerator-program-questionnaire/

TEDxOshawa returns to Oshawa on Saturday, May 2, 2026, bringing together 16 speakers from the local community for an aft...
04/22/2026

TEDxOshawa returns to Oshawa on Saturday, May 2, 2026, bringing together 16 speakers from the local community for an afternoon of ideas and innovation under the theme, “The Future Decoded.”

Just like Spark Centre, which is the go-to organization for innovation in the region, this event will help to showcase local voices on a global stage.

Spark Centre is Durham Region’s technology and innovation business incubator.

We offer accessible entrepreneurship support to early-stage and growing technology and innovation ventures through advisory services, mentorship, funding connections, co-working space, educational programs, and ecosystem-building activities.

According to Martin Yuill, Spark Centre's Executive Director, “Our goal at Spark is to ignite innovation, drive economic growth, create jobs, and help local entrepreneurs scale ideas into successful businesses in Durham-Northumberland and beyond. That’s why our partnership with TEDxOshawa makes such good sense.”

Yuill states that…

Click the link to read more:
https://sparkcentre.org/news/spark-centre-confirmed-as-a-sponsor-of-tedxoshawa-2026/





A not-to-be-missed webinar on April 21 at 10:00am.Electronic Product Development: From Concept to ManufacturingBringing ...
04/17/2026

A not-to-be-missed webinar on April 21 at 10:00am.

Electronic Product Development: From Concept to Manufacturing

Bringing an electronic product to market requires more than great ideas — it demands a structured, end-to-end development approach. This webinar will cover the complete product development lifecycle, from initial concept and system architecture to prototyping, validation, and full-scale manufacturing.

Using a clear process framework, the presenter will break down each stage of development and highlight how early decisions impact cost, performance, and time-to-market. Also highlighted will be the Design for Excellence (DfX) principles including design for manufacturability, testability, reliability, and compliance to help build robust, scalable products from day one.

Whether you are developing a new product or optimizing an existing design, this session will provide practical insights to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and accelerate your path to production.

Presenter: Titu Botos, CEO and Founder, NeuronicWorks Inc.

Webinar Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2142285196088?p=cyeEuo0kQwal4RtiYs

Logan Vision was created in 2018 by three University students from China. Their Fusion Vision System (FVS) is an augment...
04/13/2026

Logan Vision was created in 2018 by three University students from China. Their Fusion Vision System (FVS) is an augmented reality smart visor that attaches to a firefighter’s helmet and combines heads-up display tech, thermal imaging, sensors, signal transmission and augmented reality to provide hands-free visibility in dense smoke and share real-time information.

Longan Vision had the beginnings of an innovative product but needed a way to continue their venture in Canada with resources to support the growth of their business in Canada. Spark Centre supported Longan Vision with a letter of support and also connected the startup with its advisors in sales, marketing, finance and investment and with partners who provided industry feedback on their product. With Spark Centre’s help, Longan Vision also made valuable connections with its target customers in the region.

A lot has happened for Longan Vision since. The Longan Vision team, which has significantly grown in size, launched pilot projects in both North America and Asia, including a pilot program with Durham College’s firefighting school.

Congrats on your continued success!

NeuronicWorks Inc. is hosting a half-day workshop during Toronto Tech Week — May 28, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM — des...
04/07/2026

NeuronicWorks Inc. is hosting a half-day workshop during Toronto Tech Week — May 28, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM — designed for founders and innovators building hardware and connected products. This session offers a practical look at what it takes to move from early concept to manufacturable, scalable products in a Canadian context.

Attendees will gain insights into:
• Concept-to-manufacturing decision-making
• Non-dilutive government funding pathways for hardware startups
• Intellectual property strategies for physical products

The event also features a candid founder panel on real-world challenges, a guided tour of our manufacturing facility, and complimentary 1:1 consultations with experts across hardware, firmware, software, industrial and mechanical design.

Event details & registration: https://luma.com/ij099f2v

Today we had the pleasure of attending the Power of Possibilities – Entrepreneur Panel hosted by the Whitby Chamber of C...
04/02/2026

Today we had the pleasure of attending the Power of Possibilities – Entrepreneur Panel hosted by the Whitby Chamber of Commerce.

The panel brought together seasoned entrepreneurs — including Spark Centre advisor, Nicole Troster — who shared real, practical insights drawn from their own startup journeys, from validating ideas and avoiding common pitfalls, to understanding the fundamentals that truly matter.

A key theme that stood out was scaling with intention. Growing a business isn’t just about doing more — it’s about building better systems, strengthening teams, making smarter decisions, and leading with clarity so your business can grow without becoming overwhelming or unsustainable.

What made this session especially impactful was the honesty and lived experience shared. These are founders who have been in the trenches and are now helping others navigate the path forward.

The most successful businesses are often the most coachable. Being open to learning, adapting, and taking guidance can make all the difference in achieving sustainable growth and long-term success.

Thank you to the Whitby Chamber of Commerce and all of the panelists for an insightful and inspiring event.

A huge thank you to Durham College and our incredible exhibitors for making Fast Track to Funding — the event where visi...
03/31/2026

A huge thank you to Durham College and our incredible exhibitors for making Fast Track to Funding — the event where vision meets capital — such a success. Your expertise, insights, and commitment to supporting innovation created an environment where opportunity truly came to life.

If you missed it, you can still contact our exhibiting funders for more information on available opportunities!
Alterna Savings
Angel Investors Durham
Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD)
Durham College
Spark Centre/Landing-Pad Accelerator Program
Mitacs
Nventure
Ontario Centre of Innovation
PARO Centre For Women's Enterprise Canada
Ryan
Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII)/Community Futures Eastern Ontario (CFEO)

To everyone who attended, thank you for bringing your ideas, energy, and ambition into the room. Events like this are all about connection, and we hope you walked away having made meaningful relationships that will help move your vision forward — and ultimately, secure the funding you need to grow.

Stay tuned for the next Fast Track to Funding as part of Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD)'s Do It In Durham week in November.

It was truly an honour to attend the graduation of the Landing-Pad Accelerator program and celebrate this incredible gro...
03/31/2026

It was truly an honour to attend the graduation of the Landing-Pad Accelerator program and celebrate this incredible group of founders as they reached a major milestone, each receiving a $10,000 grant to help fuel their next stage of growth.

Moments like these are a powerful reminder of the impact entrepreneurs have on our communities. They are problem-solvers, risk-takers, and innovators who turn ideas into real-world solutions. Through their determination and vision, they not only create jobs and drive economic growth, but also build technologies and innovations that shape how we live, work, and connect.

Supporting entrepreneurs means investing in the future. The ideas nurtured today have the potential to transform industries, strengthen communities, and create lasting change on a global scale.

Congratulations to all of the graduating companies — Kavodax™, Yadag, ParentSOS, Solomind.AI, NexScale, Postulift, ProfiVise, Virtual POCT and Vivirion Solutions — your journey is just beginning, and the future you are building is an exciting one to watch.

Is your business ready for its next phase of growth? Whether you’re focusing on Intellectual Property, R&D, hiring, mark...
03/17/2026

Is your business ready for its next phase of growth?

Whether you’re focusing on Intellectual Property, R&D, hiring, market expansion, customer acquisition, or strategic partnerships, you don’t have to do it alone.

The Landing Pad Accelerator Program (LPAP) supports founders with up to $10,000 in non-dilutive funding, plus hands-on advisory support to help you grow with clarity and momentum.

Through LPAP, you’ll gain:
• Guidance on IP protection, product development, and R&D
• Hiring and workforce planning support
• Access to experienced advisors and a trusted innovation network
• Expert support to strengthen pitches and funding applications
-Strategic guidance to protect and strengthen your intellectual property
• Brand, marketing, and design support aligned to revenue growth
• Investor-readiness coaching and commercialization planning
• Customer acquisition, sales pipeline, and go-to-market strategy

If you’re ready to move from potential to performance, LPAP provides the funding, expertise, and ecosystem to help you scale.

Take our eligibility quiz:
https://sparkcentre.org/landing-pad-accelerator-program-questionnaire/

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2 Simcoe Street S Suite 300
Oshawa, ON
L1H8C1

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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