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The PowerUp Ready program is a free, and flexible 10-week business training program for women entrepreneurs ready to start or grow their ventures. Businesses accepted into the program will recieve weekly one-to-one learning and attend interactive lessons provided by a trained business coach. Upon program completion, graduates will have a professionally developed business plan ready to take to financial institutions. 

The PowerUp Explore program aims to bridge gaps in accessible services and training by providing women with “discovery” training. Ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs, the interactive assessments and training sessions with Business Advisors will help kickstart their entrepreneurial journey.

Contact the team at Innovation Factory and CITM to get connected with YWCA Hamilton.

Get connected with YWCA Hamilton

YWCA Hamilton – PowerUp Program

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Quick Facts

  • Open to a range of business types
  • Develop skills to build a business plan
  • Develop an understanding of entrepreneurship
  • PowerUp Ready runs 10 weeks long
  • PowerUp Explore runs 4 weeks long

 

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