Thank you to Trenval for their financial support and to RTO9 for their program partnership.

​BAY OF QUINTE
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“Spark" Mentorships & Grants Program

Whether you are an individual, a start-up or an established small business or non-profit organization, there can be many challenges and barriers to bringing a new tourism idea, experience or partnership to fruition. 

​We want to help. The "Spark" Program will match selected candidates with a tourism mentor and provide a source of financial support to help take your great new tourism idea to the next level of development or implementation.

THE 2020 BAY OF QUINTE APPLICATION INTAKE IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS TO THOSE WHO SUBMITTED THEIR NEW TOURISM IDEAS. STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES!

Our goal is to inspire individuals, entrepreneurs, small businesses and non-profit organizations based in the Bay of Quinte Region to come forward with creative ideas that will generate new tourism opportunities, offerings, experiences and partnerships in the region.

The program includes:

• Call out for applications from individuals, small businesses and non-profits
• Application reviews by a jury including local and provincial tourism leaders and innovators
• Finalists' Pitch Session (our friendly take on a tourism Dragon's Den) 
• Selection of 3 program participants from the Bay of Quinte Region 

Selected applicants will receive:

• 3-month mentorship with a tourism innovator, experienced operator, industry leader and/or sector expert
• $3,000 "Spark" grant to support tourism idea development activities
• Access to a support network of tourism innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders
• ​Ongoing guidance on other resources and support services provided by partners

All program applicants will be invited to join our "Spark" community of tourism innovators, idea makers, partners and supporters for special networking events, one-on-one's, and development workshops.

MEDIA RELEASE (April 21, 2020) 
PROGRAM SPARKS INNOVATIVE TOURISM IDEAS FOR THE BAY OF QUINTE REGION: 
​Five finalists selected to pitch ideas for a chance to receive $3,000 and a tourism mentorship.
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​Learn more about the Ontario Tourism Innovation Lab

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​- Home Base - 
Ontario Tourism Innovation Lab
c/o University of Windsor - EPICentre
​2455 Wyandotte St W, Windsor, ON, Canada N9B 3B3
​​​info@tourisminnovation.ca
1-844-455-0325 toll-free / 416-712-8819