What is CABI?
The Canadian Association of Business Incubation, (CABI) is a vital national organization of member organizations whose members are dedicated to creating employment and economic activity through the development of enterprises supported by the business incubation industry. Members of the Association operate small business incubators and Associate members are interested in encouraging the incubation of enterprises. The mission of CABI is to advance the business incubation industry and the success of small business incubators and their clients, foster the interchange of ideas and educational experience, enhance the management activities and career growth of incubator managers and others employed in the field, improve the business climate for the incubator industry and client firms and remove the barriers to incubator and business growth.
Our Objectives
- To provide information networking technologies and resources to assist CABI members in creating and managing productive incubation programs.
- To keep abreast of developments in industry, technology, trends, business practices, etc. and to then inform members and clients of the latest advancements.
- To make leaders, supporters, stakeholders and general public aware of the many advantages of incubation.
- To constantly improve the variety of resources available to CABI members, by establishing new partnerships in the community.
- To involve all segments of the private and public sectors.
Our Activities
CABI educates the community leaders, corporations, investors and established entrepreneurs regarding the benefits of the incubation programs. It creates partnerships with leaders in both the public and private sector to promote the interests of the industry and its members. CABI also provides specific training and specialized development activities to aid business assistance professionals establish and provide effective programs to be incorporated in business incubation. The Association researches, provides statistics, keeps abreast of the latest legislative initiatives and publishes information allowing for innovative, hands-on approaches to create and employ effective programs.