Grow your business in Caledon
We’ve partnered with Toronto Metropolitan University’s DMZ — one of Canada’s top startup incubators — to bring their proven model right here to Caledon through the Humber River Centre Business Incubator Program.
If you're a local entrepreneur, start-up, or small business ready to scale, this program gives you what you actually need:
✅ Workshops that get to the point — real tools, not fluff
✅ One-on-one coaching tailored to your goals
✅ Access to 40+ industry experts — from marketing and sales to hiring and fundraising
✅ Support to secure funding — including non-dilutive options
If you're serious about growing your business in Caledon, this is your launchpad.
| When does registration open/close |
| The applications for the first cohort opened on June 11 and closed on July 10th. Stay tuned for updated on the 2026 cohort. |
| What is the time commitment |
| The program runs from September until December with approx. 2 -3 hours a week of programming. |
| Is there a cost associated |
| No, there is no cost to join the Incubator Program. This initiative is funded by the Town of Caledon. |
We're changing entrepreneurs' lives by connecting them with customers, capital, experts and a community of entrepreneurs and influencers.
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Humber River Centre: A Launchpad for Business Success
This state-of-the-art facility is designed to support entrepreneurs and startups — learn more about what the HRC has to offer:
Get in touch with us
If you have any questions or would like to connect directly, email Darren Shivraj, Program Lead at darren@torontomu.ca to get started.
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