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About us

Helpful Places helps organizations, and the communities they serve, harness the power of technology in ways that are transparent, inclusive, participatory, and in alignment with community goals.

One of the ways we do this is by advancing the adoption and stewardship of Digital Trust for Places and Routines (DTPR), an open-source communication standard designed to increase transparency, legibility and accountability for digital technology in public places.

We believe the ways places are designed and operated – and the technologies within them – should be helpful and empowering for people and their communities.

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Helpful Places

Leadership

Jacqueline Lu

President, Co-founder

Status

Fundraising

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Subsector

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

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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Attend HERhalton Women in Business Breakfast

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