Brendan Skiffington
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Startups Supported
My goal is simple: make Greater Sudbury a hotspot for tech innovation. I oversee NORCAT Innovation, the Sudbury Catalyst Fund and Core5, where it’s all about giving startups the boost they need. It’s not all tech though; keeping my family business thriving adds a different kind of fulfillment. Here on my site, I dive into how we can build a tech community that’s both vibrant and deeply connected.
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In Greater Sudbury, we’re creating a new narrative for tech, one that’s rooted in our unique community and collective ambition. Together, we’re empowering local founders, setting the stage for Sudbury to emerge as a vibrant hub of innovation and community.
Invested Locally
Countries Visited
Coffees Drank
About Me
How I Can Help
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Meet founders, find resources, and grow your venture.
Experience
Community Builder. Startup Investor. Family Business Supporter.
Currently, I'm up to a few things. At the core of it - my work focuses on helping startups scale, and to grow Greater Sudbury as a global tech hub.
NORCAT
Head of Innovation
2020 - present
OVIN NRTDS
Head of Core5
2022 - present
Sudbury Catalyst Fund
Investment Manager
2020 - present
Pioneer spirit Candles
Family Tech Support
2022 - present
AXION Fund
Northern Ontario Advisor
2022 - present
Memorial University of Newfoundland
2020
Memorial University of Newfoundland, also known as MUN, is a public research university in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, based in St. John’s, with satellite campuses in Corner Brook, Labrador, Saint Pierre, and Harlow, England
EM Strasbourg Business School
2019
EM Strasbourg Business School, formerly the Institut d’Etudes Supérieures Spécialisées is a French business school created in 1919 in Strasbourg, Alsace.
Lockerby Composite School
2016
Lockerby Composite School is a high school located in the Lockerby neighbourhood of Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, a short distance from Science North and James Jerome Sports Complex.
Education
International Bachelor of Business Administration
Examined business through multiple lenses via internationally-focused core courses, regionally-focused electives, the study of a second language, and a mandatory exchange term at one of MUN's leading business school partners in Alsace, France.
2024
Investment Conference
Student Pitch Competition
Keynote Speakers
Up to $1 Million in Prizes
2024
Underground Tech Exhibition
First in the World
50+ Startups
Attendees from 6 Continents
Testimonials
Founder, LoopX
NORCAT's role in accelerating our technology development is invaluable, especially at the OVIN RTDS. NORCAT's expertise in mining operations and technology offers essential guidance, helping developers refine their products for optimal performance. Their facilities also play a critical role in ensuring safety and compliance testing, meeting industry standards. Furthermore, NORCAT acts as a hub for networking, connecting developers with industry experts, potential clients, and other stakeholders, fostering valuable collaborations and knowledge exchange.
Founder of CircuitIQ
The unwavering support we have received from the Sudbury Catalyst Fund and NORCAT has been instrumental in our decision to relocate our team to Sudbury, a region with immense potential for growth and innovation. We are excited to be part of the thriving entrepreneurial community in Northern Ontario, and look forward to building our brand not only in Canada, but globally.
Founder of IRegained Inc.
We are grateful for the support and confidence that the Sudbury Catalyst Fund Investment Committee has placed in IRegained. The investment from the Sudbury Catalyst Fund, combined with matching funds from local angel investors, will be instrumental in providing IRegained with the fuel to accelerate the commercialization of our MyHand technology to help stroke survivors reclaim their lives.
