The Innovation Cluster supports determined, innovative entrepreneurs in the formation and growth of their technology-driven companies. Focusing on four key sectors, cleantech, agtech, healthcare and digital, the Innovation Cluster’s dynamic programming ensures that startups find their best path to market. The Innovation Cluster operates The Cube, Peterborough’s two full service business incubators located at Trent University and in downtown Peterborough.
With a strong focus on clean technology, the Innovation Cluster works closely with Fleming College’s Centre for Alternative Wastewater Treatment (CAWT) and recently launched the Trent Makerspace located at Trent University, a world-class lab facility for clean-tech companies to produce, test and commercialize IP based biotechnology products.
Sustainable Activities
Sustainable Activities Community Partners Non-Editable
UID
PARTNER_ID
Community Partner
Theme Area
Action
Description
Status
Year
2
53
Ark Consulting Services
Transportation
Efficient transportation
Driven smart car from 2006 to present day
Ongoing
Ongoing
3
53
Ark Consulting Services
Energy
Home Energy Audit
Audit resulted in insulation and window replacements saving energy
Complete
2012
4
53
Ark Consulting Services
Energy
Bullfrog Power Member
Records house energy use
Complete
Ongoing
5
53
Ark Consulting Services
Healthy Communities
Coupled Education Program
Partnered with Peterborough Green-Up
Complete
2012
11
36
City of Peterborough
Agriculture & Local Food
Supports Community Garden
Encourages gardens to provide local foods for all
Complete
Ongoing
12
36
City of Peterborough
Agriculture & Local Food
Community Social Network
Health Unit works on food security and preserving natural land
Ongoing
Ongoing
13
36
City of Peterborough
Climate Change
Members with PCP
Actively participates with Partners of Climate Protection
The Innovation Cluster supports determined, innovative entrepreneurs in the formation and growth of their technology-driven companies. Focusing on four key sectors, cleantech, agtech, healthcare and digital, the Innovation Cluster’s dynamic programming ensures that startups find their best path to market. The Innovation Cluster operates The Cube, Peterborough’s two full service business incubators located at Trent University and in downtown Peterborough.