Discover key intellectual property tools and strategies for start-ups entering North America. Learn how to protect patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
Learn how to leverage non-dilutive funding by taking advantage of SR&ED and government grants to unlock crucial financial support.
Learn how life sciences companies can leverage the Ontario Health Innovation Pathway program to support market adoption of critical solutions.
How can Canada translate creativity into global impact? Learn lessons from Elevate Festival on combining bold ideas with the courage to scale and lead globally.
Learn more about the impressive growth and advancements in Hamilton’s life sciences ecosystem in the 2024 Synapse Cluster Report.
Learn from founders on how they navigated the challenges of getting their companies from start-up to acquisition.
Unlock keys to navigating early-stage entrepreneurship with successful innovators from the Founders Fast Track: Founders Unplugged panel.
Learn how start-ups can leverage CDD Vault’s Research Data Management solution to organize their research and data.
Learn about PathtoCareer and gain insights into the common mistakes entrepreneurs make while building their businesses.
Discover the impressive investments and research advancements in Hamilton’s life sciences ecosystem in the 2023 Synapse Cluster Report.
Discover key intellectual property tools and strategies for start-ups entering North America. Learn how to protect patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
Learn how to leverage non-dilutive funding by taking advantage of SR&ED and government grants to unlock crucial financial support.
Learn how life sciences companies can leverage the Ontario Health Innovation Pathway program to support market adoption of critical solutions.
How can Canada translate creativity into global impact? Learn lessons from Elevate Festival on combining bold ideas with the courage to scale and lead globally.
Learn more about the impressive growth and advancements in Hamilton’s life sciences ecosystem in the 2024 Synapse Cluster Report.
Learn from founders on how they navigated the challenges of getting their companies from start-up to acquisition.
Unlock keys to navigating early-stage entrepreneurship with successful innovators from the Founders Fast Track: Founders Unplugged panel.
Learn how start-ups can leverage CDD Vault’s Research Data Management solution to organize their research and data.
Learn about PathtoCareer and gain insights into the common mistakes entrepreneurs make while building their businesses.
Discover the impressive investments and research advancements in Hamilton’s life sciences ecosystem in the 2023 Synapse Cluster Report.
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Network with 300+ industry professionals, discover emerging solutions from our innovators, and celebrate entrepreneurship within the Hamilton-Halton ecosystem.
May 14, 2026 | 4:00pm – 8:00pm | Hamilton, Ontario
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Support and celebrate the achievements of women in business and entrepreneurship. HERhalton by Innovation Factory is the region’s go-to networking event for advocates of women entrepreneurs and features engaging guest speakers to inspire and drive engaging conversation.
Expand your network and connect with the region’s influencers and innovators in the world of women in business
June 4, 2026 | 8:00am – 12:00pm EDT
Since 2011, we’ve helped over 170 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 24, 2026 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Oakville Banquet & Conference Centre |
2515 Wyecroft Rd, Oakville, ON L6L 6P8