• Altus Assessments scales from local start up to award winning, national growth!
    Altus Assessments scales from local start up to award winning, national growth!
    Find out how Altus Assessments, McMaster University grown startup has scaled nationally in only 5 years, has over 100 employees spanning across Canada, Australia, and the United States, and gained their first acquisition in 2021!
    Read More
  • SOPHIE Commercialization Projects
    SOPHIE Commercialization Projects
    Access up to $100,000 in matching funds to work on a collaborative commercialization project with a world-class research hospital or academic institution in Hamilton’s health ecosystem.
    Read More
  • Are You Trying to Grow your Business? Let us Help!
    Are You Trying to Grow your Business? Let us Help!
    Whether you have a startup, an existing small-medium sized business, or the seeds of an innovative idea, we can help!
    Read More
  • Dynamic programming & events
    Dynamic programming & events
    We host a range of events and workshops, and provide valuable programming for entrepreneurs at various stages of growth.
    Read More
  • ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP
    ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP
    Our expert network of mentors provides coaching to help take your business to the next level.
    Read More
Apply to Become a Client
Apply to Become a Client
How we can help
How we can help
Join our mailing list
Join our mailing list
Apply to Become a Client
How we can help
Join our mailing list
Innovation Factory

Your Catalyst for Tech Innovation.  Access the business services, training, mentorship and strategic connections you need, when you need them to help bring your disruptive technologies to market.

Upcoming Events

Public Relations: Getting the Right Attention for Your Business

Learn how to build your reputation and achieve your business goals! You know all about your business [..]

January 27

SALES BOOTCAMP SESSION 1: SALES PLANNING

Note: This session is by invitation only. If you would like to register for this session please co [..]

February 8

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Female Entrepreneurs in Turbulent Times

Join other women entrepreneurs to share, talk and connect about perseverance! Women have unique cons [..]

February 11

What's Up @ IF

FemTech Industry Leader Hyivy Health Secures $1.1 Million in Pre-Seed Funding to Raise the Bar on Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation for Women

Press Release: HyIvy Health  Hyivy Health’s innovative pelvic health rehabilitation system looks [..]

First look: Here are the 7 Canadian startups backed by ODX, On Deck’s $100M accelerator fund (so far)

ORIGINAL ARTICLE, William Johnson, vantechjournal.com, January 10, 2022 7,500 startups applied. Meet [..]

Top 100 Tech Companies to Watch for in 2022 – iF Clients: Able Innovations, DirtMarket, Tamvoes and MoxyPatch

ORIGINAL ARTICLE, foundersbeta.com, 2022 We are beyond excited to announce the top 100 Tech Companie [..]

On the Grow

#iFInnovator @altusinc is hiring a Digital Marketing Specialist - check out the description here: https://apply.workable.com/altus-assessments/j/72E20B40FA/ #iFInnovatorJobs

#iFInnovator @ImaginAbleSlns is looking for a Business Development Intern. Check out the job posting here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2822406648/?refId=fxqzl55nQ%2F29jc054weCFg%3D%3D #iFInnovatorJobs

#iFInnovator @WebilityCA is hiring!! Check out their opportunities here: https://webility.ca/careers
#iFInnovatorJobs

#iFInnovator @NERvTech is hiring a Junior Controller. Read the description and apply here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2790386036/?refId=8xKsMy2jR7SFWcNI1L%2B3gw%3D%3D #iFInnovatorjobs

#iFInnovator @LonganVision is hiring a Cloud Developer. Learn more and apply here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2768810931/?refId=G5FI3v2ii%2Fus81CpTZKeVw%3D%3D&trackingId=6AaiwEJF%2BryDtp%2BEacxNZA%3D%3D #IfInnovatorjobs