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About Innovation Canada

The Innovation Canada Accelerated Growth Service (AGS) helps entrepreneurs and businesses access the support they need to grow and scale. If you’re established and growing fast, or a startup with a lot of potential – Innovation Advisors can help you find, and take advantage of, everything that government can do for you – from research support to financing to foreign market expertise.

About John Gerum

With a diverse background in teaching, entrepreneurship and international trade, John Gerum, Senior Innovation Advisor, Innovation Canada has helped countless businesses in all sectors to hit their goals.

As a member of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce and the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, John has developed and managed Edmonton’s Trade Accelerator Program (TAP), an initiative that has already helped more than 80 local businesses reach their global potential.

With his proven experience and passion for teaching and mentoring, John can help you advance your strategic development, expand into international markets and accelerate your growth goals.

In this session, you will learn about government support programs that help with:

• Grants
• Funding
• Wage subsidies,
• Advisory
• Research & Development
• Export supports
• Tax credits for your business

and more