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Scaling Up Together: 2025 Annual Open House

Join us on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 from 4 to 6pm for our Annual Open House — an afternoon to connect, celebrate, and collaborate.

Co-hosted with Innovation Factory and Angel One, this year’s event brings together a vibrant mix of entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, and community partners. Our theme, “Scaling Up Together,” reflects the strength of our growing ecosystem and the value of working together to drive impact.

What to Expect

  • Our Annual Open House is designed to be an interactive and engaging experience, fostering meaningful interactions and tangible growth opportunities. Here’s what awaits you:
  • Extensive Networking: Connect with a diverse array of attendees from across the entire innovation and business community, including fellow founders, industry veterans, and potential partners, all eager to share insights and build impactful relationships.
  • Dynamic Exhibitor Showcase: Explore an exciting showcase featuring high-potential startups and scale-ups from our extensive innovation network. This is your chance to discover groundbreaking innovations, witness live demonstrations, and engage directly with the minds behind the next wave of disruptive technologies.
  • Opportunities for Collaborative Growth: Actively build new connections and explore collaborative pathways that can lead to strategic partnerships, mentorship opportunities, and investment prospects, all aimed at fostering mutual growth within the ecosystem.
  • Light Refreshments, Demos, and Surprises: Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with complimentary refreshments while experiencing interactive demos from some of our featured innovators. Plus, stay tuned for a few delightful surprises designed to enhance your experience and spark new conversations.

Whether you’re already part of our ecosystem or looking to learn more, we invite you to take part in this signature event for our innovation network.

Who Should Attend

This event is essential for anyone deeply embedded in, or aspiring to join, the vibrant innovation landscape of Southern Ontario. We highly encourage entrepreneurs and startup founders at all stages—from nascent ideas to scaling ventures—to attend. Business leaders seeking to engage with innovative companies, investors looking for promising opportunities, and community partners committed to fostering economic growth will find immense value.

Let’s scale up—together!

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Date

Aug 13 2025

Time

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location

TechPlace
5500 North Service Road, #801 Burlington, ON L7L 6W6
Website
https://www.techplace.ca/

Organizer

TechPlace
Website
techplace.ca

Other Organizers

Innovation Factory
Innovation Factory
Phone
905-667-2611
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://innovationfactory.ca
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15th annual LiONS LAIR Pitch Competition

Celebrate the 15th anniversary of the LiONS LAIR pitch competition!

Since 2011, we’ve helped over 160 startups launch and scale their businesses. This fall, network with 350+ entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders at a milestone evening where community, growth & collaboration meet innovation.

Meet the top 10 finalists, and watch as they pitch their innovations live to a panel of investors and experts for cash prizes!

When: September 25, 2025 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm 

Where: Oakville Banquet & Conference Centre |
2515 Wyecroft Rd, Oakville, ON L6L 6P8