Launch Kawartha.

PROGRAMS

A local initiative that supports entrepreneurs in Kawartha Lakes with space to launch their businesses.

Designed by Kawartha Lakes CFDC and internally funded by the Kawartha Lakes Business Community Development Corporation (now known as Invest Kawartha), Launch Kawartha is a dynamic innovation and entrepreneurship centre with an ecosystem of service providers, mentors, and supports for business growth.

Established in November 2022, Launch Kawartha in downtown Lindsay offers free services and fully furnished workspaces for up to twenty entrepreneurs. This centralized hub provides access to innovative programming, mentorship, and professional services, including government funding, finance, marketing, accounting, legal, IP, and mental health and wellness support.

AT THE INNOVATION HUB:

LAUNCH KAWARTHA

Make the Launch Kawartha Innovation Hub your business home by joining our roster of in-house entrepreneurs or join the team as an Entrepreneur In Residence with an office space.

OFFICE SPACE.

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Access the services provided by our Entrepreneurs in Residence to help you establish, launch, or grow your business. Join our ecosystem of business owners and watch your ideas come to life!

PARTNERSHIPS.

INCUBATION.

Take advantage of the free flexible dedicated workspaces, designed to help entrepreneurs focus their energies on achieving their vision without having to worry about the overhead costs of office space.

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Snapshots from Launch Kawartha

Modern conference room with a long wooden table, surrounded by white office chairs. A small canoe is suspended from the ceiling. Artwork and banners decorate the walls. The room has a glass door and wood flooring.

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Interior of a modern office lounge with a circular rug, four beige armchairs around a glass coffee table, wooden paddles mounted on the wall, a display screen with the phrase 'Innovate. Incubate. Inspire.', and a banner with a technology theme, all set against large windows with city view.

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Designed to help you grow or launch your innovative business idea. Whether you need access to funding, marketing, technology, or mentorship, you will find it at Launch Kawartha.

INNOVATE.

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Secure your free fully-furnished incubation workspace or hot desk for occasional use, including access to essential resources like meeting rooms, lounges, and kitchen spaces to meet with clients and grow your business.

INCUBATE.

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INSPIRE.

Be a part of something BIG! Launch Kawartha hosts business development and information events, including fireside chats, virtual and in-person training sessions, workshops, seminars and more.