PTL Solutions

PTL Solutions

PTL Solutions provides regulatory affairs, QMS, software development, clinical trial, and commercialization services for med device manufacturers.

Generator at Sheridan

Generator at Sheridan offers applied research and innovation resources that help drive real‑world change for industry and community partners.

Generator at Sheridan offers applied research and innovation resources that help drive real‑world change for industry and community partners.

Gilbert’s LLP

Gilbert’s LLP is a law firm offering business-focused IP and legal guidance supporting innovators with protecting their ideas and managing risk.

Gilbert’s LLP is a law firm offering business-focused IP and legal guidance supporting innovators with protecting their ideas and managing risk.

Operatic Agency

Operatic Agency is a strategy-led creative agency delivering brand clarity, digital experiences, and measurable growth for clients across sectors.

Operatic Agency is a strategy-led creative agency delivering brand clarity, digital experiences, and measurable growth for clients across sectors.

Marks & Clerk Canada

Marks & Clerk offers legal services to protect and commercialize IP, including patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, and trade secrets.

Marks & Clerk offers legal services to protect and commercialize IP, including patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, and trade secrets.

Virtualware

Virtualware offers an all-in-one VR solution enabling innovators to collaborate, design, prototype and demonstrate complex technologies.

Virtualware offers an all-in-one VR solution enabling innovators to collaborate, design, prototype and demonstrate complex technologies.

BLAZE IP

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BLAZE IP serves businesses seeking to protect their intellectual property, with services from trademark applications to resolving disputes.

ENGINEVA Research Solutions Inc.

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Engineva Research Solutions helps secure government grants and tax incentives for SMEs and their product and technology development.

FYELABS

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FYELABS simplifies the process of developing new products and technologies for small and medium businesses.

BDC

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BDC is a crown corporation specializing in serving small and medium-sized Canadian businesses with advice and financing solutions.

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