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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