Discover key intellectual property tools and strategies for start-ups entering North America. Learn how to protect patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
Launchit Solutions and Privacy Horizon announced a strategic partnership that gives Canadian health tech startups and scale-ups coordinated access to healthcare software development, Canadian cloud infrastructure, data governance, privacy and security readiness, and responsible AI governance.
Learn how to leverage non-dilutive funding by taking advantage of SR&ED and government grants to unlock crucial financial support.
The Government of Ontario announced its investment in wHealth Ignite program to support women’s health innovation
The University of Toronto, McMaster University and Venture Ontario announced they are joining with veteran investor Genesys Capital to create a new life sciences venture capital fund.
Node AI, a Hamilton-based medical AI company, has developed a real-time decision-support platform designed to assist clinicians performing lung cancer biopsies.
Join us in celebrating the 2026 LiONS LAIR finalists as they pitch innovative solutions to a panel of experts and the audience.
Every founder has an origin story. There’s one kind that may resonate with many Canadian femtech founders: interacting with a healthcare and benefits system that’s not designed to serve her at all.
Learn how Moonrise Medical is leveraging the CAMEDA program to scale its AI vascular imaging platform and accelerate its path to market.
Discover how the HEALTHI program connects SMEs with expertise to accelerate their healthcare innovations and market readiness.
Stay up to date on what’s happening at Innovation Factory and across the Hamilton and Halton innovation ecosystem with program announcements, new funding opportunities and highlights from our signature events.
Get inspired by our iF innovators who are consistently in the spotlight and making waves across various industries. Discover how these entrepreneurs are turning their ideas into game-changing solutions with support from Innovation Factory and the broader Hamilton innovation ecosystem.
Looking for more insights on how to scale your business or stand out in highly competitive markets? Leverage actionable guidance from industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs to empower and guide your business journey to success.
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
