What's New IN THE LAb
​FEBRUARY 2020

Updates

Bay of Quinte "Spark" Application Deadline Is February 28
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Are you based in the Bay of Quinte Region? Have a new tourism idea? We want to hear from you!

For this round we have three categories: Water-based tourism ideas (eg. kayak tours, waterfront events), Food & Beverage tourism ideas (eg. culinary experiences, craft beer tours), and Open (any new tourism idea for the region).

Submit an application by February 28th and you could be selected to receive a $3,000 grant and a tourism mentorship. Individuals, small businesses, non-profits, and community groups are all eligible to apply.
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Chatham-Kent "Spark" Winners Announced!
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The top 5 "Spark" finalists from Chatham-Kent pitched their new tourism ideas at our Dragon's Den-style event on January 8th at SOAR Innovation. Three were selected by our panel of judges to receive a $3,000 grant and a tourism mentorship to help them further develop their new tourism ideas. Thanks to VIA Rail Canada and SOAR Innovation for providing additional support vouchers.

The 2020 Chatham-Kent "Spark" winners are (left to right in photo):
- Ann Wright (Forest Therapy Experiences)
- Terry Jenkins, TJ Stables (Spirit Horse Tourism Initiative)
- Thomas Waite, Tabitha Hastings & Susanne Spence Wilkins (The Fresh Connection)

Stay tuned to our social media channels for updates on their progress.

New Regions Coming Soon in 2020!

The "Spark" Mentorships & Grants Program will be expanding to new regions across Ontario in 2020! Stay tuned for announcements. 

Welcome To Our Newest Program Partners
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Building Mentorship In Ontario's Tourism Sector

Are you a recognized tourism innovator, successful entrepreneur, experienced operator, and/or industry leader?


​Join our "Spark" Mentor Network and support up-and-coming and early stage tourism innovators in Ontario by providing advice and guidance to help them take their new tourism ideas to the next level of development. Contact us at [email protected]​ for more information on the program and how you can be a mentor.
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