Your Smart and Effective Business Partner
The NOBLE Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Small Business in Canada (NIEIC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening Canada’s productivity, innovation capacity, and global competitiveness.
We work at the intersection of business, government, and academia to deliver practical, expert-led programs that help Canadian businesses grow, innovate, and expand into global markets—while advancing youth entrepreneurship, clean and digital innovation, inclusive economic participation, and regional development across Canada.
Who We Are
NIEIC exists to bridge the gap between ideas and execution. We believe innovation must be practical, productivity must be measurable, and growth must be sustainable.
Our role is to support businesses, innovators, and communities—including youth-led ventures, Indigenous entrepreneurs, and regional enterprises—through applied programs, collaborative platforms, and real-world solutions that translate ambition into results.
Our Purpose
Vision
A more productive, innovative, inclusive, and globally competitive Canada.
Mission
To strengthen productivity, raise Canada’s GDP, and support export-driven growth—while empowering youth entrepreneurs, advancing clean and digital technologies, supporting Indigenous innovation, and strengthening regional economies through impactful, outcomes-focused programs.
Our Values
01
Collaboration
Connecting entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and institutions
02
Accountability
Focusing on measurable outcomes and real economic impact
03
Integrity
Transparent governance and evidence-based decision-making
04
Excellence
Prioritizing results over activity for its own sake
05
Innovation
Accelerating technology adoption and commercialization
06
Inclusivity
Supporting diverse communities across Canada and beyond
What We Do
Build networks between entrepreneurs, investors, and institutions
Help firms adopt technology and improve productivity
Support commercialization of research and innovation
Enable export readiness and international market expansion
Develop leadership, talent, and future-ready skills
Measure and report economic impact through public KPIs
Programs & Initiatives
All NIEIC programs are delivered under the N.O.B.L.E. Framework, ensuring alignment, consistency, and measurable impact.
Our Impact Focus
Measurable outcomes that drive economic growth and business success
SMEs Supported
Economic Value Created
Productivity Improvements
Jobs Created/Retained
International Partnerships
Participant Satisfaction
Members
Professionals Team
Policy, Education & Global Engagement
Policy & Research
Evidence-based policy research and system alignment
Education & Training
Executive education, training programs, and industry events
Global Partnerships
International collaboration and innovation partnerships
Innovation Ecosystem
Public-benefit initiatives that strengthen Canada’s innovation ecosystem
Building Canada's Entrepreneurial Future
NIEIC exists to serve the public good—advancing entrepreneurship as a driver of economic prosperity, innovation as a source of competitive advantage, and small business success as a foundation for inclusive growth. We invite you to join us in this mission, whether as a program participant, strategic partner, policy collaborator, or supporter of Canada’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.