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description:Stiletto is a market research and strategic planning firm, specializing in strategies that help our clients become more focused, resilient, and competitive.
We will help you build and take yourresearch and technology park|innovation district|community|institution|organization|companyto the next level.Drive impact and results from the immediate to the long-term. Research parks and innovation districts
We offer an unmatched 50+ combined years of deep practical experience in working with research and technology parks and innovation districts. From pre-development conceptual projects to well-established ecosystems – we have the expertise to help you map out the optimal strategy – and execute it.
Economic development ">We’ll help you make your next big plan a success.
Whether you are a research park, innovation district, economic development group, academic institution, business, or industry association, we can help you with your growth initiative.
Our services are designed to support the growth of new and existing business enterprises, new sector clusters and strategic economic initiatives.
Each service includes research, analysis, strategy, representation and execution support so that you have access to all of the tools and resources needed to make evidence-based decisions and take your project over the finish line – getting you tangible results faster.
Strategy Winston Churchill
Are you validating a concept but do not know where to begin? Is your business focused in the right areas and the right markets? We can help.
You have a limited amount of time, money and human resources . If you use those resources on a specific area of focus, you will make more of an impact than if you apply them to many different areas. We build strategies that will help to focus your efforts and position you to get results. We’ll hone in on the right opportunities, messaging, and tactical solutions so you can maximize your outcomes.
Having a good strategy allows you to say no even to the good ideas – ideas that may lead you away from your overall goal.
We’ll help you focus and develop strategies in the following areas:
Feasibility review and analysis Opportunity analysis Marketing and business development Short- and long-term strategic planning Government relations Focus and positioning statements Value proposition development Market validation Competitor analysis
This suite of services is designed for start-up ventures, SMEs, industry associations, community organizations, and academia.
Does your community have unique sector strengths and capabilities that have the potential for national and international leadership? We can help.
Sector strengths and capabilities have the potential for the creation of focused clusters that can drive economic prosperity. Clusters are groups of interconnected businesses and institutions in close proximity that benefit from their mutual connections. Clusters stimulate innovation and new business formation in a key industry sector.
Stiletto supports the growth of clusters and niche sectors because we understand the impact their success has on the national economy.
This suite of services is designed for regional and national industry associations, and all levels of government.
We support cluster growth through:
Reviews of sector ecosystemsStakeholder consultationsEcosystem mappingGap analysisOpportunity identificationStrategy, execution and implementation assistance
Are you ready to enter a new market, but do not know where to begin? We can help.
Exporting is a key driver of national economic growth and provides companies with a strategic way to expand their markets beyond the borders of your local market.
An export plan is an extension of your business plan. It allows you to evaluate the potential benefits and risks for your company and details the approach to achieve your international sales objectives. Capturing this information in a logical plan can provide you with credibility when dealing with lenders.
We have worked extensively in international markets, particularly the United States, Canada, Europe, Brazil and China and we have considerable experience with federal, state, and provincial programs for both investment and trade opportunities. We’ll support your enterprise through one or a combination of the following services:
Market researchTrend analysisCompetitor profilingCompetitor positioningCorporate positionTarget market analysisExport market strategyNational and international business development
This suite of services is designed to help SMEs companies get to market or expand their domestic and international presence. It is also designed for economic development organizations, provincial governments and industry associations to mobilize foreign direct investment strategies.
Are you wasting hours writing proposals that are not resulting in sales? Are you unsure how to navigate government programs? We can help.
Proposal and grant writing is time consuming and requires specialized expertise. Experience in writing grant applications and proposals has been proven to increase the odds of success.
Stiletto will help you clarify your message and find the right projects and programs to pursue. We’ll show you how to maximize your output and minimize your investments of time and money.
This service is designed for industry associations, startup ventures, and SMEs.
We’ll support you through:
Reviews of your existing materialsGuidance and/or preparation of presentationsCoaching on “perfecting your pitch”Strategic reviews of appropriate grants for your organizationUndertaking government relations on your behalf – helping to shepherd your proposals through the government approval process to ensure the right information is presented to the right audience.OurCase Studiesbwtech@UMBCCyber Security and Information Technology, Life ScienceUniversity of Toronto Scarborough and Centennial CollegeCleantech, Agri-FoodNortheast Community CollegeCentennial CollegeCleantech, Agri-FoodTrent University, City of Peterborough, and Peterborough Economic DevelopmentCleantech, Water technologiesUniversity of New BrunswickAdvanced Manufacturing, 3D PrintingNew Brunswick Community CollegeNational Indigenous organizationVenn InnovationKingston Economic Development Corporation and Queen’s UniversityCleantech, Digital TechnologiesIgnite FrederictonCybersecurity, Smart GridGovernment of New BrunswickSmart Grid, Natural Resources, ICT, Engineering ServicesPump House BreweryFood and BeverageOurTeam
We will tailor our team of professionals to your specific needs and project demands. Our associates are experts in their field, from seasoned consultants to up and coming talent. We have a passion for our work – and we deliver.
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We have worked with more than 200 communities, technology parks, innovation district, departments, academic institutions, centres of entrepreneurship and innovations, and companies since 2010. We have closed more than $350 million in deals, revenue, and grants on behalf of our clients.
Here are some examples of the great organizations weve had the pleasure of working with.
Because of Stiletto’s work, we now have a more refined foreign direct investment strategy with a sector focus. We certainly have more focus and more direct sight of the opportunities. Stiletto reduced our time-to-market by at least a year, which subsequently reduces our time to signing and winning a project related to this work.Larry Shaw | CEO | Ignite Fredericton | Project: FDI StrategyWith Stiletto, we had excellent results and got exactly what we needed on time and on budget. We found them to be exceptionally professional, and the work of a very, very high level. The research was solid, well backed up by references and surveys, which is allowing us to move forward with this initiative.Alissa Lee | Executive Director | Stan Cassidy Foundation | Project: Commercialization Feasibility StudyThe conversations that Stiletto has been able to get us in Ottawa have been invaluable. Because of Stiletto, we are now part of the national conversation with policy makers and with government officials about what we want for support of the research park network. The federal government now reaches out to us looking for solutions.Carol Stewart | Past-President | Canadian Association of University Research Parks (AURP Canada) | Project: Government Relations and Various Special ProjectsThe biggest value Stiletto offered was Laura and Austin’s incredibly deep knowledge in all aspects of launching and managing a research park. Beyond a strategic plan, they gave us practical advice. The groundwork laid by the strategic plan has been invaluable for guiding how we develop the governance of the park. It will help us respond more quickly when prospective tenants come along.Neil Emery, Ph.D. | Vice President, Research ">Get the guidance and tools you need to confidently move forward.
You’re faced with a big opportunity, but you may lack the resources, expertise, or capacity to seize it and make the most of it. Other consulting firms don’t offer the specific expertise you need to get the results you desire.
That’s where we come in. Our expert team operates where science and technology meet business opportunity on the national and international stages. We use evidence-based research and strategy to identify new markets, validate concepts and fine tune value propositions so you can make the best-informed decisions for your organization.
We’ll help you focus your business, position your offering and bring clarity to your message in order to captivate investors, clients and partners.
Specializing in knowledge industries, commercialization, technology transfer and innovation, we bring a team of professionals to the table as problem solvers to help you dig deeper into complex issues and industries.
With Stiletto, you get a partner that is invested in your success. We go beyond delivering plans and materials, giving you personal guidance and advice on how to confidently move forward. We keep engaged with our clients even after the project is complete to ensure that they have what they need to continue the momentum.
Stiletto is a market research and strategic planning firm, specializing in strategies that help our clients become more focused, resilient, and competitive.