All-in-One Mentoring Programs That Members Value and Leaders Can Measure
With Pollinate, Mentoring Programs are Built to Match Better and Run Smoother
Pollinate combines intelligent matching, purpose-built mentoring technology, and hands-on program support to help associations, incubators, and networks design, launch, manage, and measure mentoring programs with confidence.
Trusted by associations, incubators and networks building scalable mentoring programs that strengthen engagement, relationships, and measurable impact.
Organizations that trust Pollinate
Why Organizations Choose Pollinate
Most mentoring tools focus on pairing people. Pollinate supports the full program. We bring together intelligent matching, program management technology, and hands-on support so associations, incubators, and networks can run mentoring across regions, cohorts, and stakeholders with less manual work and stronger visibility.
Intelligent Matching
Pollinate uses KTI and Cross-Pollinate AI to create more intentional, explainable matches based on how people learn, communicate, collaborate, and align with program goals.
Purpose-Built Technology
Pollinate gives your team the tools to manage intake, matching, workflows, communications, participant activity, cohorts, and reporting in one structured platform.
Hands-On Support
Pollinate supports your team with program design, implementation guidance, participant support, reporting support, and continuous improvement so your program runs smoothly from day one
Mentoring Works.
Running and Measuring It Should Be Easier.
Mentoring programs create value, but they can become difficult to manage when teams rely on manual processes, disconnected tools, and unclear matching criteria.
Common Challenges Include:
- Manual administration that overwhelms small teams
- Matches that are difficult to explain or defend
- Inconsistent participant communication and follow-up
- Reporting that takes too long to prepare
- Programs that lose momentum after launch
- Pressure to prove engagement, retention and ROI
Pollinate Delivers what traditional platforms can't
✔️ Multi-Program, Multi-cohort and multi-region capacity
✔️ Clear workflows, communications, timelines and support points
✔️ Explainable and confident matching using KTI and Cross-Pollinate AI
✔️ User friendly platform so you can manage the program in one place with tools that reduce routine administration
✔️ Expert support for admin and participants throughout the experience with guidance, resources and touchpoints
✔️ Measured outcomes and reporting that leadership, board members and stakeholders can trust
A Platform for Managing Mentoring Programs.
Not just Matching People
Pollinate Networks brings the structure, matching, technology and support together so your team can run your mentoring programs with more confidence, greater impact and less administrative burden.
How We Do It
Step 1: Design the Program
Define your audience, goals, cohorts, timelines, eligibility, communications, and success measures with support from the Pollinate team
Step 2: Match with Confidence:
Use the KTI and Cross-Pollinate AI, participant goals and program criteria to create thoughtful, explainable mentoring connections.
Step 3: Manage, Support & Measure
Use Pollinates technology and support model to reduce manual work, guide participants, monitor engagement and report on outcomes
See how Pollinate helps associations, sector networks, and incubators deliver high-impact mentoring programs without overwhelming staff.
Case Studies
Real Results for Association and Organizations
The program has connected with more than 100 entrepreneurs and delivered structured support to more than 75 participants while reducing administrative workload.
“The support we have received has had a positive and effective impact on ADM Dairy, helping us think strategically in different ways for success. I am especially grateful for help with our business model and marketing.”
— ADM Dairy Inc.
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) sought to enhance its mentoring program to better support connections and collaboration among its industry members.
The collaboration led to the successful implementation of a comprehensive mentor matching algorithm, optimizing collaboration within the fresh produce and floral industry.
“A key part of the Women’s Fresh Perspectives mission to cultivate women’s potential is to foster valuable relationships and strong networks for our members. We all want and need connection to each other to exchange knowledge, gain exposure, generate ideas, and stay inspired. This mentoring program allows us to do just that. We’re very excited to bring this career-building mentoring program to our members."
— Megan Nash, Director, Education and Talent, International Fresh Produce Association
A global science-based company with 30,000 team members worldwide identified a need to support career building and promotion readiness for new roles.
The program expanded from 10 North American pairs in 2012 to over 800 global pairs in 2024, with over 98% of mentees matched to their top capability preference and an average net promoter score of 90%.
“I had a great experience with this program, and I am so thankful that I chose to sign up. It has been an extremely helpful experience.”
— Mentee, 2012 Program
Following a recent merger, MUFG faced challenges at the front-line manager level, including global personnel issues, culture and climate alignment, and the need for enhanced accountability and employee engagement.
The program led to 100% of front-line managers reporting high learning effectiveness, with significant improvements in productivity, accountability, and employee engagement.
“The use of cohorts to create supportive community and ownership is often untapped and overlooked. Cohorts helped move learners from passive participants to active participants, it shifted the ownership from the instructor to the learner.”
— John Reid, President, JMReid Group
The Regional Innovation Centre aimed to support a diverse group of entrepreneurs across small business, social enterprise, and scalable business streams, necessitating an effective mentorship program to address their varied needs.
The initiative successfully matched 240 entrepreneur organizations across three streams—small business, social enterprise, and scalable business—enhancing their development and growth.
“My mentor was a dream. She was always available and responsive. Our quality of meetings reflected / responded to precisely where my business was at during that moment. She was also able to assist in planning for both short and long term goals, and offered ideas that reflected the trajectory of my company that I hadn't even considered.”
-Mentee, 2017 Program
Insights to help you Strengthen your Mentoring Programs!
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What Clients Say About Working With Pollinate!
"Pollinate helped ensure our mentor matches had the right insights for a successful mentorship at the DMD event."
Jaime Burton
Chief Business Development Officer, CCRW
"The simple act of matching people sparks meaningful and supportive discussions."
Suzie Custerson
Head of Global Leadership Development Programs, Talent Management at Manulife
Alan Grebinski
Director, Business & Educational Development, Dairy Farmers of Ontario
“Pollinate’s matching algorithm is pure magic. It’s been a great experience with excellent results.”
Janet Bax
Women for Nature Co-Chair and Mentorships Project Lead
Megan Nash
Director of Education and Talent, IFPA
Jennifer Pickett
Mary Thornley
Deb Adams
Registrar and CEO
Discover Your KTI and Power Every Connection
Our Knowledge Transfer Index (KTI) looks at how people learn and communicate. Paired with our Cross-Pollinate AI™, it helps match mentors and mentees who click, so every connection feels natural and productive. This data-driven approach fosters personalized connections, enhancing knowledge sharing and achieving meaningful results.