• Start

  • Grow

  • Succeed

FROM STARTUP TO SUCCESSION

Business Growth

We offer end-to-end business support services to ensure you receive the support needed to start, grow, and thrive.

We offer on-going and collaborative business support services to help you navigate it all, regardless of your company’s stage.

Start Your Business

Start your business with support from Ignite and gain access to a network of support, skills development, funding opportunities, and more.

With one-on-one business counselling, our hands-on approach will help you turn your business idea into a thriving business venture.

Programs

From start-up to succession, Ignite supports entrepreneurs find success in every part of your journey.

Our tailored programming offers opportunities for skills development, business growth, and entrepreneurial support.

Check out our Programs page to find the support you need to start, grow, and succeed with your business.

Mentoring/Coaching

We offer one-on-one, confidential business counselling to help you start, grow, and transition your business.

Gain access to expert support from our Business Growth team and our network of mentors, subject matter experts and partners. Get advice about your business model, strategy, market, and more.

Start-Up Visa

The Start-up Visa Program is for talented immigrant entrepreneurs wanting to launch their innovative business in Canada while gaining permanent residency for up to five co-founders and their families. 

Planet Hatch's Start-up Visa gets you to Fredericton (Canada's Startup Capital City) and working on building your business faster than any other entrepreneur-visa program, combining an expedited visa process with three months of intense business acceleration inside our incubation centre.

Funding

Are you dreaming of becoming an entreprenuer but need some capital to get started? Let our Business Startup Specialist help navigate you through the process with our hands on approach and consultation support.

Funding options include personal loans, non-repayable grants, and micro loans. Limited funding is available on an annual basis. Visit our Funding page to assess your eligibility.

Support Your Business

Ignite helps small-to-medium-sized businesses navigate problems, identify the best fit for you and map out a plan that will help you move forward with your idea, your vision and your business.

Gain access to one-on-one business support to help you staff your business, upskill your team, and make meaningful connections in our business community.

Skills Development

Are you looking to develop your business skills? Ignite offers tailored programming to support you in every stage of your business.

Upskill your team and stay up-to-date on best business practices and standards.

Check out our Programs page to find the support you need to start, grow, and succeed with your business.

Local Business Support

Connect with our Business Growth Team for customized consulting services to support your business. Gain access to support for marketing and community outreach, workforce, upskilling, funding, and more.

With tailored one-on-one meetings, our team can help you define the next steps for your business no matter what stage you’re in.

Planet Hatch

Planet Hatch is a co-working facility that enables soft landing for new businesses and investment attraction clients.

This bright and innovative space is a place for the business community to make connections, leverage shared office space, and access our network of business support services.

Learn more about the Planet Hatch community.

Staff your business

Ignite supports the workforce by connecting skilled workers with local businesses seeking talent.

Are you looking to staff your business? Connect with us to learn about our Active Job Page, upcoming Job Fairs & Events, and other Resources for Employers.

Leverage our newcomer and international student talent pipeline and gain access to highly skilled up-and-coming talent from our region’s universities and training colleges.

Transition Your Business

Your established business has potential. Prepare for the future of your business and make a plan for success.

Gain access to the business community and explore your options for the future of your business from opening an office in a new location to preparing for succession and selling your business.

Succession Planning

41% of Canadian businesses expect to sell their business in the next five years. The same can be said for New Brunswick business owners that are nearing retirement and many have yet to begin preparing for selling their business.

Prepare for the future of your business with our Succession Planning Workshop. This tailored content is designed to support small & medium-sized enterprises (SME’s) prepare for succession and selling their business.

Grow your Network

Expand your professional network and leverage Ignite’s unique ecosystem of community partners, business support organizations, and investors.

Stay up-to-date on community events and activities through our Events Page and make connections in the business community.

Connect with our Business Growth Team to learn more about our business ecosystem, partners, and mentorship opportunities.

Locate Your Business

Are you looking to relocate your business? Leverage our newcomer and international student talent pipeline and gain access to highly skilled up-and-coming talent from our region’s universities and training colleges.

Connect with our expert team to find the perfect place for your business to grow. Access our talent pipeline and find connections in the business community.

Contact

How we can help:

  • Start your business

  • Business counselling

  • Access funding

  • Acquire skilled resources

  • Form meaningful connections

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