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This Wednesday Innovation Factory hosted an Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs (ONE) meeting, featuring all 17 Regional Innovation Centres (RICs) from across Ontario! Funded by the Government of Ontario, the Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs is Ontario’s innovation system. The ONE is made up of regional and sector focused organizations (including all Ontario RICs) designed to help Ontario-based […]
Jan-2015
One often overlooked and misunderstood aspect of law is the distinction between a business name and trade-mark. The fact that a business name has been registered does not mean that you have the same rights and protections as you do with a trade-mark. Many companies are dismayed to know that business name registration will not […]
Ever stumbled across a funny video you wanted to share with a friend who’s on the other side of town? Or been to a gathering where everyone huddles around the one phone playing the latest viral sensation? iF client WeMesh has developed a new app that addresses both scenarios; it synchronizes iPhone and tablet video […]
Jan-2015
There’s no better person than Karen Grant to give startups pointers on how to approach an angel investor. Not only is she the founder and Executive Director of the distinguished Angel One Investor Network, she’s an angel investor herself and knows exactly what it’s like to be pitched for investment. We were lucky to have […]
Innovation Factory is thrilled to share that The Hamilton Spectator has included six of our fantastic clients in their 15 To Watch in 2015 list! Congratulations to Advanced Theranostics, Apollonia Health, BlueOrchid Care, Hamilton Tool Library, Sound Options Tinnitus Treatments & The Greenlid! See the 15 to Watch profiles for each client below: Advanced Theranostics Apollonia Health BlueOrchid Care […]
Jan-2015
Hello & Happy New Year to our innovation ecosystem! Looking back, we’ve had quite an action-packed 2014 here at Innovation Factory. From a number of exceptional new clients, to successful signature events like our LiON’S LAIR gala and Big DiF, to the launch of a new campus-linked accelerator called The Forge, we’re thrilled with last […]
Henry Beckett and Geordie Stewart have joined the Innovation Factory team as our new Client Services Manager and Client Services Analyst/MBA Co-op. Client Services Manager, Henry, graduated Cum Laude from Harvard University and has spent much of his life as a serial entrepreneur. He has founded and managed businesses in the music, art, and entertainment […]
If you’re a budding entrepreneur or involved with us here at Innovation Factory, then you may have heard about the MaRS-run Entrepreneur’s Toolkit program we offer. The set of workshops is run three times a year as an Intensive Program, and it’s a great opportunity for highly motivated entrepreneurs to take their startups or […]
