Growth Development Program (GDP) Registration

The Growth Development Program (GDP) is a 6-month executive initiative for C-suite leaders of Ontario’s small and medium-sized businesses. Through a mix of in-person workshops and virtual mentoring, participants develop an implementation-ready AI roadmap, validate use cases aligned to growth goals, and build the business case to capture ROI.

We are now accepting applications for our next cohort launching October 30, 2025 in Toronto. Space is limited to 15 leaders.

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A series of upcoming Growth Development cohorts, designed for small- and mid-sized businesses in Southern Ontario, will guide C-suite executives through exploring, testing, and implementing AI use cases that drive smarter decision-making and sustainable growth. These cohorts are offered through the AI Business Catalyst (AIBC) and are supported by the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)

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