Benefits

Benefits for Location of a Company in Cleantech Commons

• Proximity to Trent’s leading-edge environmental research facilities and talent 
  • Over 70 faculty are conducting research related to the environment and bio-sciences 
  • The Environment & Life Sciences graduate program is one of the largest of its kind in Canada with over 175 grad students 
  • Access to over $75 million in modern laboratories and research equipment 
  • Access to creative and knowledgeable young talent as interns and employees 
     
• Access to the services of the Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster 
  • Professional services for technology start-ups (IP Protection, Business Planning, Marketing, Government Grants) 
  • Access to investment capital—Liaison with the Peterborough Region Angel Network 
     
• Located in geographic “Cluster” of like-minded companies and organizations —suppliers, customers, advisors 
   
• Rapid integration into the Peterborough Innovation Ecosystem 
  • Support from the City of Peterborough and key affiliates—Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development and Peterborough Utilities group 
  • Immediate and constant connections with Trent University and Fleming College 
  • Entry into key political circles—links to our MP, MPP, Mayor, City Councilors, County Warden & Council 
  • Links to market and operations development enablers—the Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures Development and the Business Development Bank 
     
• Employees can take advantage of our great Community attributes 
  • Surrounded by nature and lakes  
  • A high quality place to raise a family 
  • Multiple recreation, dining and entertainment options 
  • Short commute times to work, cottage and recreation