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.

ContractWell Corp

ContractWell Corp offers accessible, lawyer-grade contracts and cheat sheets to protect their intellectual property.

ContractWell Corp offers accessible, lawyer-grade contracts and cheat sheets to protect their intellectual property.

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.

BLAZE IP

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

Smart & Biggar

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Smart & Biggar is an intellectual property law firm working with clients from a variety of industries.

SimpsonWigle Law LLP

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SimpsonWigle LAW LLP provides an array of legal services to all types of businesses.

Ownr

OWNR

Ownr is the leading automated legal platform.

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