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Are you trying to grow your business? Have an innovative idea? Let Innovation Factory help you along the way. 

Join our business accelerator and you will receive business advice and mentorship, build strategic connections, and access training, sector-specific resources and funding support that will help you take your business to the next level.

Apply for free — Our services are provided to Ontario-based businesses at no cost and no company equity is taken.

Not in Ontario?

That’s okay! We can still support your business through our online learning platform, Academy at Innovation Factory, featuring commercialization insights on everything from sales, and marketing to operations, human resources, and much more. 

Need help with your intellectual property (IP)? Apply to OwnershIP for guidance to support you to develop and protect your IP.  

Or if you have a life science innovation, check out HEALTHI and, prepare to undertake a clinical trial.

Moving your business to Canada?

iF’s Runway Accelerator supports your business as you navigate the Government of Canada’s Start-up Visa Program. 

Companies receive tailored assistance and valuable resources to establish a thriving business in Canada, as well as a Letter of Support. Learn more and apply to Runway by Innovation Factory.

Case studies you can relate to

Your business is unique but the path to market can often have one thing in common… it’s full of challenges. Check out these inspiring and relatable case studies.

Apply now to become a client

Celebrate BIG ideas that make a bigger impact at The Big DiF, Innovation Factory’s annual open house and client showcase. Join 250+ people from the Hamilton-Halton community to celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation.

Join Innovation Factory's Annual Open House - The Big DiF!

Network with 250+ industry professionals, discover emerging solutions from our innovators, and celebrate entrepreneurship within the Hamilton-Halton ecosystem.

May 9, 2024 | 4:00pm – 8:00pm | Hamilton, Ontario
A 6-week training & mentorship program that offers startups and growing businesses opportunities to build strategic connections, and prepare to secure investment capital.

Ready to accelerate your business growth?

Founders Fast Track is 6 week mentorship program that provides your startup with access to industry expertise, resources, networking opportunities, and skills to help you secure investment capital.

Applications are open until April 14, 2024