Istuary Innovation Group

Company Overview

Istuary Innovation Group is pioneering a true engine of innovation to transform ideas into robust tech startups that can scale globally. Istuary spurs startup success by integrating technological research, venture capital and business consulting into a unified platform.

As Canada’s largest technology incubation platform, Istuary provides business and marketing support to commercialize promising innovation. Istuary’s expanding network in North America and Asia gives entrepreneurs access to international talent, innovation, research and global market reach.

Istuary’s principles are partnership, innovation and globalization. The company name Istuary suggests both innovation and the fluid movement of an estuary – the meeting point where streams and rivers flow into the sea. Istuary provides the same fluidity. Istuary engages deeply with the startup community to foster disruptive ideas and timely support to bring new discoveries to market.

Fittingly, Istuary is headquartered in Vancouver – an international city with a large pool of talented tech innovators and venture capitalists. Istuary’s other North American locations include Toronto and Los Angeles. In China, Istuary is located in Beijing, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Ningbo, Shanghai and Shenzen.

How Istuary Creates Value

Istuary is strengthening Canada’s innovation economy to create wealth, jobs and global opportunities.

Through Istuary’s integrated incubation platform, entrepreneurs gain the tools, knowledge, mentorship and resources to advance technology innovations and commercial products for both domestic and international markets.

Istuary offers startup founders proven business expertise and mentorship to refine and accelerate development at key stages of:

 Product development and design
 Marketing and product distribution
 Network building and client management
 Company building and fundraising

With its international network, Istuary frees entrepreneurs from geographic constraints. A Canadian startup, for instance, can consult with the Istuary development team in Vancouver, secure investment from China and apply sophisticated market analysis generated in China and the U.S.

Throughout their learning process, entrepreneurs receive hands-on guidance and support from Istuary’s internal and external experts and mentors. Istuary’s team includes award-winning scientists and seasoned business executives with previous experience from globally recognized companies as Google, IBM, SAP, Nokia and Huawei.

Istuary Investment Forum invites accredited investors to share knowledge and learn about new investment opportunities. These monthly half-day events are by invitation only and will feature project pitches and demos or keynote speakers.

Held twice a year, the Istuary China Mission aims to foster connections and business opportunities between Canadian and Chinese entrepreneurs. Istuary will introduce mission participants to major innovation hubs, host information sessions and facilitate Canadian exchange with key stakeholders in China.

Competitive Advantages

Istuary has built a powerful engine to transform tech innovations into robust and viable businesses.

All-in-one incubation platform

Unlike typical tech incubators, Istuary provides entrepreneurs fully integrated support and resources. Founders enjoy access to a unified platform of R&D, venture capital, mentorship, business guidance and expert support at each critical stage of their startup journey.

International network

Istuary has built an expanding network of incubation and acceleration hubs in North America and China. Entrepreneurs benefit from a global talent pool, world-class research; international capital, marketing analysis and business expertise from both sides of the Pacific.

Flexible options

Istuary provides startup founders an array of choices in how they want to set up their incubation agreements. For example, entrepreneurs may want to incubate their venture as a joint venture with Istuary, or in full partnership giving the Istuary an equity stake. Or they may simply prefer to welcome Istuary’s support as an investor.

Synergies

Istuary’s creative and financial synergies give startups more traction and lower cost barriers for product development and international market testing. Entrepreneurs can quickly clarify the unique value proposition of their idea and position their product to ensure commercial viability and high profits in targeted markets. Istuary equips startups with in-depth business tools and data to analyze market demand and navigate local marketing protocols.

Expert guidance

Throughout the incubation and acceleration process, Istuary provides oversight and project management. Startups work with skilled practitioners to manage business and legal risks, intellectual property rights, accounting and finances, regulatory compliance and stakeholder relations including investors.