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May-2017
It’s been an exciting year so far for the GoWrench Auto team: they’ve launched a new app, continue to grow their business, and recently won notable pitch competitions. In May, they received $41,000 in cash and in-kind services as a winner of the Hamilton 1Awards. GoWrench Auto is a mobile auto repair company brings mechanics […]

May-2017
Last thu, May 11, Innovation Factory hosted our annual Open House and Client Showcase, The Big DiF. We were pleased to welcome members of our ecosystem and beyond to celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship in Hamilton. Attendees at The Big DiF were able to network with 11 of our client companies and learn more about their […]
The City of Hamilton has announced a partnership with McMaster University, Mohawk College and Redeemer University College to launch CityLAB, an innovation hub where students, city staff and community stakeholders will co-create solutions that support the city’s strategic priorities. Following on a worldwide movement to create more meaningful learning experiences to engage young people, CityLAB […]

May-2017
We are excited to welcome our new Director of Operations, Karen Linseman-Brown! Karen moved to the Hamilton region from Waterloo just three years ago and most recently led SURGE, Mohawk College’s Entrepreneurship Connection. Karen completed her undergraduate degree in Business Administration at Wilfrid Laurier University. She then went on to work at a local Waterloo […]

May-2017
Enhanced Medical Nutrition is a life sciences start-up focused on clinical nutrition, especially as it relates to surgery. Preparing for high risk cancer surgery is similar to preparing for a marathon or a title fight. It is a very risky, lengthy, and dangerous undertaking. In order to give patients the best chance of success, they […]