About

Our collective of R&D centers, testing facilities, academic institutions, and municipalities provide unparalleled resources for testing, prototyping, and commercializing technologies. From cutting-edge equipment to expert services, CORE5 is your go-to destination for BEV and EV technology development and validation.

Startups, SMEs, and Industry Partners

Unlock the full potential of your business with Core5. Whether you’re a startup or SME looking to develop and commercialize new electric and connected technologies or an established player seeking opportunities to demo pilot projects, we have the resources and expertise to help you succeed.

As a collective of innovation centers, R&D and testing facilities, academia, and municipalities across Northern Ontario, we offer unparalleled support for businesses of all sizes and stages. 

Core Partners

As Sudbury’s Regional Innovation Centre, NORCAT Innovation is focused on supporting early-stage tech startups and the people founding them. We help by providing access to key resources and connections to the networks they need to start, grow and scale their ventures.

Located in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Cambrian R&D helps you access funding, support, and skilled workers to facilitate research & development to help grow your business. Cambrian R&D is your catalyst for growth.

With Cambrian R&D, you gain access to all of the facilities and more than 80 programs at Cambrian College.

Canadore College is a college of applied arts and technology located in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. Combining cutting-edge manufacturing technologies with highly knowledgeable technical personnel and flexible service offerings, ICAMP at Canadore College is a critical resource for manufacturing businesses in nearly every industrial sector. 

As North Bay’s Regional Innovation Centre, Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION) works with high-potential innovative entrepreneurs and established businesses at all stages of innovation; from idea through to commercialization and scale. By connecting clients with experts and resources, IION helps entrepreneurs and companies accelerate their growth as they develop and market new or refined products, processes or services

The Timmins Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) facilitates economic and social activity that supports job creation, diversifies the economy and improves quality of life. The organization has two main areas of focus being: Business Development and Retention (BD&R), and Community Economic Development (CED). The TEDC is co-located with the Business Enterprise Centre and Link North. Together, they act as a central contact for all business and community needs.

Economic Development Sault Ste. Marie offers extensive business support and startup resources. You can count on multiple organizations to provide your business with the best service and solutions. Sault Ste. Marie is also home to a Regional Innovation Centre and the Millworks Centre for Entrepreneurship.

Industry Partners

Community Partners