Community Resource Partnership

Are you passionate about supporting the growth of emerging businesses? As a Community Resource Partner you make meaningful contributions to our start-up clients, gaining valuable exposure for your company.

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As a Community Resource Partner, you will...

Showcase your expertise

Share your company’s resources, services and exclusive offers with our diverse portfolio of start-up clients. Your offer will be featured to our clients on the Resources and Opportunities section of our website and provided to them in their Venture Growth onboarding package, ultimately connecting you with a dynamic network of entrepreneurs.

Amplify your brand

Benefit from increased visibility and brand exposure within the start-up community. Strengthen your reputation as an industry leader while forging valuable connections with potential customers and collaborators.

Foster innovation

Contribute to the thriving innovation ecosystem in the Greater Hamilton Area. By supporting our start-up clients, you’ll help fuel their growth and inspire the next wave of groundbreaking ideas, industries and future prospective clients.

Become a Community Resource Partner

Community Resource Partners receive:

  • A listing on the Resources and Opportunities library of our website.
  • A listing as a Community Resource Partner on the Partner page of our website.
  • Included in our Venture Growth onboarding package as a support service available to clients.
  • Community Resource member discounts on to events and programs offered by Innovation Factory.

Starting at

$500/Yr

based on company size

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