I have a product or service ready to sell This is for you if you have identified a problem in the marketplace and built a first version, prototype or minimum viable product solution. RIC helps with your validation of product-market fit, strategy for a pilot customer and to start selling. RIC works with technology-based entrepreneurs like you a lot. Most are in our areas of core expertise: Advanced Manufacturing, Internet of Things, Hardware & Software, Cleantech and Life Sciences. For companies like yours we offer many resources. Some are free. Many are available for a low annual registration fee. Some are offered to companies needing more intensive support through our Business Incubator program for a minimal monthly charge. This can include office and wet lab space. Get started with RIC Register for support Mentorship Mentorship with a Lead Advisor Priority access to mentorship and advisory services from RIC’s pools of Entrepreneurs-in-Residence and Volunteer Advisors. Learn more “RIC Centre has provided us with many connections, including one of our pressing needs of finding a patent lawyer, has provided many opportunities for pitch competitions and showcases to raise funding and get our product out there.” Riya Karumanchi, Founder SmartCane Training Expert Speaker Seminars RIC regularly brings in subject matter experts from industry, government and academia who share cutting edge information with a select group of participants. Learn more Growing Your Business Seminars An ongoing series of special seminars that give you the skills you need to meet your business goals. Learn more Champion Series Pitch Panels Priority access to sessions where you get to practice your business or sales pitch with industry experts, advisors and RIC Centre partners. Learn more One on One Pitch Practice Fine tune your pitch one-on-one with our mentors and advisors. Register for support Funding Investment Readiness Training Workshops Learn how to prepare yourself and your business for the investment you need. Register for support Government Grant and Funding Guidance RIC knows the government grant and funding programs at all levels of government. We help you identify the programs for which you are most likely to qualify and can connect you to the experts who can help you apply. Register for support Access to Investor Networks RIC partners include most of the private investor networks in the region. Learn more about what they are and what they need. When you are ready we can arrange an introduction. Register for support Sales and Marketing Sales and Marketing Workshops Learn the techniques of effective sales and marketing from the experts and get selling faster. Register for support Public Relations Promotion RIC public relations efforts reach thousands in the startup ecosystem. When you are ready we can promote your growth-ready company. Register for support Business Services Professional Services One to one time with lawyers, accountants and funding experts provides preliminary guidance. Register for support Market Intelligence Free access to industry specific market intelligence reports. Learn more Google Cloud Services Free access to a broad range of Google business tools. Learn more Meeting Rooms Need a place to hold that important meeting? We have the space you need. Register for support Corporate Address For companies without a permanent home RIC can provide a corporate address. Register for support Special Events Priority registration to multi-day conferences, networking events and more. These events offer a chance to meet and mingle with colleagues, future partners and the influencers who can help your young business grow. Learn more For a low monthly fee, select companies can enroll in the RIC Incubator program for access to dedicated office space. This includes telephone, internet, corporate address and access to wet labs. Learn more “Working with RIC was invaluable to strengthen our weaknesses and help guide us towards a clear, compelling vision for the future of our analytics platform.” Richard Obuhovich, President & Founder 3Terra Executive Services Private CEO Peer-to-Peer Meetings Often it is who you know not what you know that makes the difference. RIC has a deep well of executive relationships in many technology sectors. We can get you one-on-one with the right people when you are ready. Register for support Industry and Customer Connections RIC can introduce you to the industry connections that can help you improve your product or service and the customers who want to buy it. Register for support Get started with RIC Register for Support Not the right fit? Find a plan that works for you I have an idea I want to scale I am a corporate innovator
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