Program Metrics

High-level metrics showcasing ecosystem participation in Parkdale Centre by the numbers.

• 292+
  # of Workshops Delivered
  Across all of Parkdale Centre’s programs.

• 540+
  # of People Supported
  Support provided via Parkdale Centre programs.

• 1
  Active Programs
  Intake, Startup, Women Founders, Future Skills, and Media Lab

• $1.0M
  Startup Grants
  Disbursed directly to entrepreneurs & startup founders.

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2026 Schedule

Multi-phase programs are delivered fully online to participate and complete at your own pace.

• Online Registrations
  • Intake
    Register online and create a profile for review.
    Year Round
• Set Goals
  • Roadmaps
    Setup a Roadmap with clear business goals, challenges & metrics.
    6-12 weeks
• Do The Work
  • Programs
    Execute on your Roadmap, join program sessions, hit your metrics.
    Year Round
• Fall Intake & Retrospect
  • Retrospect
    Review Roadmap & metrics, plan for 2026.
    6-8 Weeks

FAQs

1. Our History & Goal
   Est. 2017, Parkdale Innovates is an early stage startup incubator providing accessible & equitable programs to entrepreneurs across Ontario and Canada.
2. Parkdale Centre's Mandate
   Our mandate is to support underrepresented entrepreneurs to start and grow their business, with a focus on business growth vs. funding.
3. Where are you located?
   We operate online, supporting participants from the GTA, Ontario, and across Canada.
4. How do Programs work?
   We focus on data driven, socially aware, scalable business models. We support founders at their own pace to scale solid businesses via programs, frameworks, and ecosystem support.
5. What kind of programs run at Parkdale Centre?
   Early stage startup, Women Founders, Media Lab, and Future Skills. Visit other pages on this site to learn more.
6. Is Parkdale Centre right for me?
   We look for self-driven, resourceful founders with a high energy drive, focused on solving problems using data and direct to business or consumer approaches. We look for projects bringing value to the people and communities your services and products support. If you're ready to take a critical lens, are self-motivated, and want proactive support to shape your startup, Parkdale Centre is the right place for you.
7. Why did you start Parkdale Centre?
   We come from under-estimated communities and backgrounds and have overcome barriers in the innovation space for over a decade. This is an opportunity for us to make space for future generations of entrepreneurs through non-biased, innovative programs and initiatives.
8. How can I join as an ecosystem partner?
   If you'd like to join our Ecosystem as a partner organization or team member, please email contact@parkdaleinnovates.org .

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