porch 💚

It's hard out there, and It's exponentially harder for an immigrant. PORCH has two support systems: PORCH Club – an exclusive community for international entrepreneurs to help you have a greater chance of success by providing a curated, engaging and safe place to build relationships, learn, and help each other grow. Come for the events, learning, and support – stay for the people. PORCH Foundation – a Not-For-Profit organization to help level the playing field and support immigrant entrepreneurs and the companies that support them. We provide micro-grants and loans to help immigrant entrepreneurs build their companies and get through tough times. Learn more at https://www.porchcommunity.ca/

Tinkers & Thinkers Inc.

Tinkers and Thinkers was founded with the ideals of developing products and services that contribute to a better global society. Like many companies today, Tinkers and Thinkers started from humble beginnings. We're continually transforming into a dynamic, customer-driven, idea-powered company focused on giving everyone a fair opportunity. We are committed to growth and innovation. Civilization requires constant innovations, new ideas, and improved processes. We strive to assist our customers and work together to provide a unique service not offered by anyone else.

Synectics Open Solutions

A team of experienced and talented business experts who produce innovative solutions for your business problems. Like a team of doctors, we examine and re-define your problem, then suggest customized solutions.Group of diversified experts that come together to work on opportunities. We are not just another consulting agency. Consultants write reports. We deliver results. Our team of business experts hail from a variety of Fortune 500 companies as C-Level executives or are successful entrepreneurs and business people in their own right. Each expert was hand selected because of their experience and innovative problem solving skills. These are stars in their field and now they can be your brain-trust to help solve your business woes. Together these experts will consult on your business problems and then form a team specific to your issue. They are not assigned to your project. They chose your project of their own free will and interest, so you have a business expert that is fully engaged in your process and finding the correct solution. Sometimes looking within your organization for a solution may not be the answer. Internal solution providers are often significantly impeded by their inherent limitations — information is solely exchanged among their peers, often making it too easy for team members to misinterpret or even miss critical information. Our think tank has no preconceived limitations, political or management restrictions, job security, and management bias. This is a rare opportunity for you to obtain the insights from innovation experts and strategic business leaders that have hands-on experience in real world situations.

Klosters Innovation Partners

Klosters Innovation Partners is a New York based think-tank that fosters collaboration among organizations addressing global humanitarian challenges. We aggregate, curate and convene to foster collaboration, increase efficiency and improve performance. Our mission is to help scale the best humanitarian ideas and projects. We provide philanthropists and impact investors insight on the most effective uses of capital and a platform for the best ideas to gain exposure.

ICIT (Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology)

The Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT) is a modern, non-partisan think tank working to create a world where thriving local communities meet society's basic needs like food, water, energy, healthcare, transportation, communications, and financial services. By applying a people-centric lens to critical infrastructure research and decision-making, our work ensures that modernization and security investments have a lasting, positive impact on society.