The Black Entrepreneurship Alliance is a non-profit incubator supporting Black entrepreneurs and professionals in agri-food, tech, and skill development.

Description

The Black Entrepreneurship Alliance (BEA) is a dynamic organization committed to empowering Black entrepreneurs, innovators, and professionals. As a business incubator established by Black Creek Community Health Centre in collaboration with York University, the BEA provides tailored support to help Black founders scale their companies.

It offers a wide range of incubator programming, mentorship, and investor-founder networking opportunities to foster growth and sustainability. The BEA connects entrepreneurs with industry leaders, talent, and impactful networks through its wide range of programs, creating business development and success pathways.

Focused on addressing systemic barriers, the BEA is dedicated to promoting inclusive innovation, economic empowerment, and community wealth-building, ensuring Black innovators have the resources and connections they need to thrive.

Contact the team at Innovation Factory and CITM to get connected with Black Entrepreneurship Alliance.

Get connected with Black Entrepreneurship Alliance

Black Entrepreneurship Alliance

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Quick Facts

  • Supporting companies in the tech, agri-food (CPG) sectors
  • Provides investment readiness services
  • Provides micro-credential courses
  • Offers programming, mentorship and networking opportunities

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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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