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The Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility (CITM) Innovation Challenge program brings together industry and technology partners to solve the most pressing real-world transportation problems. Challenge winners will have access to pilots, in-kind and/or monetary funding, rich tech talent, resources, and other game-changing opportunities.

CITM’s Innovation Challenge program opens the door to new partners, ideas and other benefits for your business.

Apply to an open challenge and access partner resources, products, and platforms to strengthen your business. Collaborate with R&D teams and customers to pilot and refine your technology or even identify alternative paths to market for efficient product delivery.

Learn more about our recent challenges and partners, and stay tuned for our next round of challenges.

Scale your transportation tech with CITM's Innovation Challenges

Innovation Challenge

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Quick Facts

  • Open to registered businesses
  • There is no cost to apply to participate
  • Application and judging process to be selected
  • Access pilots & partnerships
  • Smart sustainable transportation sector
  • Free to participate in the program 

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