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Community of Choice... for Business

Spark Centre

A choice of technology commercialization services

Spark Centre is an industry-led non-profit organization providing technology commercialization services contributing to the growth of both the Durham Region and Northumberland County.

Spark Centre has three locations:

  • Durham College Whitby Campus

  • University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) in Oshawa

  • The Northumberland Manufacturers Association (NMA) offices in Cobourg

Spark Centre's clients include:

  • Innovators

  • Technology-based businesses

  • Entrepreneurs

  • Researchers

Spark Centre's services include:

Educational Programs

  • Introductory and Advanced Business Workshops
  • Online business training tools
  • Peer-to-peer networking

Business Advisory Services

  • Business Analyst - one-on-one assistance analyzing and developing your business
  • Business Mentoring - one-on-one guidance from experienced entrepreneurs
  • Market Intelligence - tap into valuable market research data

Industry & Academic Partnerships

  • Collaborative Research & Development projects - College and University levels
  • Student Internships & Hiring Programs - access to highly skilled workers and funding assistance
  • Market Readiness & Technical Problem Solving Assistance - leverage resources at local Colleges and Universities

Contact
Spark Centre
1610 Champlain Ave., Room 1-8B
Whitby, ON L1N 6A7
Tel: 905.432.3999
Website: http://www.sparkcentre.org/
Twitter: spark_centre