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Manitoba Invests
Manitoba Innovates (non-profit; formed from the merger of two Winnipeg tech hubs, supported by North Forge)
Maximum Funding
Not published. Manitoba Innovates does not state an amount...
Applications are currently closed; no reopening date announced
Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Varies
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
—
Co-Funding
Varies
Manitoba Invests provides up to Not published. Manitoba Innovates does not state an amount anywhere on its site — it describes the program only as non-dilutive, early-stage capital. Independent reporting suggests $25,000 to $250,000; treat that as unverified. A Manitoba program providing non-dilutive startup funding, mentorship, and community support to early-stage companies, particularly in tech, health, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing. Applications are currently closed; no reopening date announced.
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Program Description
A Manitoba program providing non-dilutive startup funding, mentorship, and community support to early-stage companies, particularly in tech, health, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing. Independent reporting suggests cheques of $25,000 to $250,000, but official amounts are not stated.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be an early-stage Manitoba startup.
- Operate in tech, health, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, or a related sector.
- Be seeking capital to prepare for venture capital or angel investment.
- Be interested in non-dilutive funding, expert mentorship, and founder community support.
- Hold a Manitoba Connect Community membership — Manitoba Innovates lists "Eligibility to apply for Manitoba Invests" as a standard benefit of that tier, priced at $1,000/year or $100/month.
- Complete the free ScaleReady 1:1 commercialization readiness assessment first — Manitoba Innovates requires anyone "seeking direct loans/financing through Manitoba Innovates" to complete it so eligibility and the best next step can be determined.
- Be able to provide a pitch deck or business plan for the ScaleReady assessment, plus required supporting documentation with the funding request.
- Apply only during an open application period — funding is provided at certain intervals during the year, not on a rolling basis.
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Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
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Funding Details
- Amount
- Not published. Manitoba Innovates does not state an amount anywhere on its site — it describes the program only as non-dilutive, early-stage capital. Independent reporting suggests $25,000 to $250,000; treat that as unverified.
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Private
- Deadline
- Applications are currently closed; no reopening date announced
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Application Steps
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Join Manitoba Connect — this is the gate nobody mentions Eligibility to apply is a membership benefit, not an open door. Manitoba Innovates lists "Eligibility to apply for Manitoba Invests" among the standard benefits of the Manitoba Connect Community tier, which is priced at $1,000/year or $100/month and also includes a business discovery session, desk space and meeting-room use at 423 Main Street, talent referrals and access to fractional experts.
Required Documents 4
✓ Pitch deck or business plan
✓ Proof of Manitoba-based early-stage company
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Can I apply right now?
No. The Manitoba Invests Program application page states "Program applications are currently closed" and offers an inquiry form instead. No reopening date is published.
How much funding does the program provide?
Manitoba Innovates does not publish an amount anywhere on its site. It describes the program only as delivering "non-dilutive, early-stage capital" wrapped with mentorship and founder community. Treat any dollar range you have seen elsewhere as unverified.
Do I need a paid membership to be eligible?
Yes. Manitoba Innovates lists "Eligibility to apply for Manitoba Invests" among the standard benefits of its Manitoba Connect Community tier, priced at $1,000/year or $100/month.
What is the actual first step?
ScaleReady — a free, one-on-one commercialization readiness assessment. Manitoba Innovates requires anyone seeking direct financing to complete it first so eligibility and the next step can be determined.
How will I know when applications reopen?
Manitoba Innovates announces funding opportunities on its website, and states that participating in ScaleReady adds your company to the notification list.
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