Early-stage founders face a steep learning curve, and legal questions can quickly turn into overwhelming barriers.

Navigating early-stage legal requirements without a clear roadmap can create risks that hinder your venture later on. Having one-on-one access to legal counsel allows you to proactively safeguard your ideas, structure agreements properly, and focus on product-market fit with total confidence.

Get 1:1 mentorship with legal experts from Robinson Banwatt Law to help you build a solid foundation for your venture. Designed exclusively for clients in Innovation Factory’s Concept Catalyst program, this tailored office hours session gives you direct access to experienced legal professionals who understand startup growth.

Whether you need help navigating incorporation, protecting intellectual property, or reviewing founder agreements, this interactive session offers personalized, actionable advice tailored to your company’s current stage.

What you’ll learn

• Personalized, one-on-one legal guidance focused directly on your startup’s immediate needs.
• Clarity on early-stage priorities, including incorporation, founder agreements, and contract basics.
• Strategies to protect your intellectual property and avoid costly legal pitfalls as you commercialize.
• Expert advice from Paul and Lura at Robinson Banwatt Law to help set up your business for long-term scalability.

Registration details & available time slots

To secure your preferred 30-minute time slot, please email jessica.porciello@innovationfactory.ca or greta.black@innovationfactory.ca.

• 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
• 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
• 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
• 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Accessibility and accommodation requests

We are committed to providing inclusive, accessible event spaces. Please review the Accessibility Statement on our website for details regarding our Hamilton and Halton office locations. https://innovationfactory.ca/accessibility/

Meet the legal experts

Paul & Laura — Robinson Banwatt Law

Paul and Laura bring extensive experience working alongside emerging ventures and growing companies. They specialize in guiding early-stage startups through essential legal frameworks, covering incorporation, founder dynamic structures, intellectual property protection, contracts, and regulatory basics. Their practical approach helps entrepreneurs identify key priorities early so they can grow securely.

About Concept Catalyst

Concept Catalyst supports early-stage entrepreneurs in validating ideas, refining business models, and laying strong foundations for future growth. Through expert-led workshops, and self-paced learning, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to navigate key areas like customer discovery, developing your value proposition, building a proof of concept and more. Plus, with dedicated office hours, you’ll have access to one-on-one guidance to help you solve your unique challenges.