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“Spark" Mentorships & Grants Program

​2022 Guelph “Spark" Program Winners:

Joanne O’Meara & The Great Orbax, Royal City Science
TOURISM IDEA: Annual STEM-themed Event: The Curiosity Carnival
Mentor: Science North

Oliver Maynard-Langedijk & Meredith Sweeney, MYLKSHAKE Inc
TOURISM IDEA: 2SLGBTQIA+BIPOC+ Music & Culture Festival
Mentor: Lisa La Rocca, Director of Operations, Sonic Unyon Records and Supercrawl Productions

Rachel Footman
TOURISM IDEA: Adaptive Paddling & Mountain Biking Programs
Mentors: Michael Dawthorne, Michelle Teirney & Gwen Willmott, Board Members, Abilities in Motion

Each will receive $3000, mentorship and additional partner support to help them take their tourism initiatives to the next level.

Virtual Pitch Session November 2022

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

See other past winners of the "Spark" Program in Ontario​

​Learn more about the Tourism Innovation Lab