Supporting Growth.
Empowering Communities.
Leading regional economic development growth through Business Growth and Workforce Development.
Our Impact
At Ignite, we help entrepreneurs at every stage, whether you're starting a business, growing it, or sustaining long-term success. Our programs, resources, and expert advice make it easier to navigate the changing business world and find success. Check out our testimonials below; for more success stories go to our In the News Page.
Samson Saater Awuapila - Ignite Success Story
“I can call on the people in Ignite if I do need them at any point. So if you are not a part of Ignite programs, then you are really missing out.”
- Samson Saater Awuapila, Account Manager at the New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC)
Big Fiddle Still
“To me Ignite has been extremely helpful. They have that experience and expertise and connections and that is, well, priceless. This would not be where it’s at without Ignite.”
-Trent Jewett, Owner Big Fiddle Still
ASETS-CA
“The Planet Hatch team has been an incredible contributor in helping ASETS, giving all the right information... There are so many other aspects of creating a company. Ignite as a whole is a really interesting concept. It just solves all the problems in terms of ‘how do I establish a company?’”
-Ashwini Oke CEO, ASETS-CA
Bhargavi Vijayaraghavan - Ignite Success Story
"The Connector Program was absolutely amazing. My Connector introduced me to even more Ignite Programs"
-Bhargavi Vijayaraghavan, Project Coordinator at Xplore
Journey Fitness Studio
“If I stayed at our current location most likely our doors would have closed. The Impact Loan gave me the opportunity to come here… Without the team at Ignite the opportunities that I’m now stepping into would have never been possible.”
-Jamie Murdock, Owner, Journey Fitness Studio
2025 so far…
189
Jobs Created
13
Programs with 224 participants
275
Businesses Supported + 15 New Business Startups
346
Newcomers Supported
Our Performance Indicators are based on our quarterly reports and annual report card. For more detailed information, please visit our In the News page.
Meet Planet Hatch, our incubator, co-working space and entrepreneurial hub located in Fredericton, New Brunswick. With support from Ignite, Planet Hatch provides a physical space, networking opportunities, and resources for entrepreneurs and start-ups in all sectors to start, connect, and thrive.
Meet the Capital Region Integration Network (CRIN). Facilitated through Ignite, the Capital Region Integration Network engages stakeholders and community partners to increase awareness, strengthen capacity, and foster collaboration to better meet the needs of newcomers.
