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Women’s Global Health Innovations is a for-profit social enterprise researching, developing, and manufacturing novel period products, including our Bfree Cup, the world’s first and only physically anti-bacterial menstrual cup, the only menstrual cup that does not require boiling and is designed to meet user demands for ease of use, leakproofness and low-environmental impact. We continue to innovate, bringing to market disruptive products to advance the multi-billion dollar feminine hygiene sector that has seen very little real innovation in decades. The Bfree Brand of products is meeting the demands of discerning customers who want better, more comfortable, authentic, positively impactful and purpose-driven products in their lives.

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Women’s Global Health Innovations

Leadership

Leisa Hirtz

Founder and CEO

Robyn Armstrong

Business Development Manager

Asaf Shargall

Managing Director

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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

Meet the top 10 finalists, and watch as they pitch their innovations live to a panel of investors and experts for cash prizes at the 16th LiONS LAIR!

Celebrate the 16th anniversary of the LiONS LAIR pitch competition!

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