Roadmap to MVP

Understand, define, and develop - empowering women entrepreneurs to build their MVP

Innovation Factory’s Roadmap to MVP is a 10-week workshop that supports women-identifying entrepreneurs to understand, define, and develop their minimum viable product (MVP).

This workshop will guide you through the fundamental steps, key strategies, tools and resources to help you efficiently build your MVP.

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Why join Roadmap to MVP?

Participate in this hands-on training cohort and bring your vision to life. With Roadmap to MVP, you will learn about the product development lifecycle and craft your minimum viable product through expert guidance.

Harnessing the latest low and no-code solutions, you will define essential features and functions of your product or service, while feeling supported in a collaborative and dynamic group setting.

Designed for women-identifying entrepreneurs ready to create and validate their minimum viable product, Roadmap to MVP equips you with the tools and expertise to

10 week program schedule

Weeks 1 + 2 – Understanding the Product Development Lifecycle: Workshop & Office Hours 

Weeks 3 + 4 – Defining your MVP Product Features and Functions: Workshop & Office Hours 

Weeks 5 + 6 – Developing your MVP with Low/No-Code Applications Pt. 1: Workshop & Office Hours 

Weeks 7 + 8 – Developing your MVP with Low/No-Code Applications Pt. 2: Workshop & Office Hours

Weeks 9 + 10 – Developing your MVP with External HelpWorkshop & Office Hours 

Who should enroll in Roadmap to MVP

You should enroll in Roadmap to MVP if your business:

  • Is founded or co-founded by women-identifying individuals
  • Is in the start-up stage of business
  • Is in need of expert guidance to build your MVP
  • Is looking for a community of women founders in similar stages with common objectives
  • Is ready to engage with our training sessions and expert mentors
  • Is able to participate and engage with us at our Hamilton office location

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Synapse Life Science Pitch Competition March 26, 2025 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Get tickets for the 2025 Synapse Competition!

Innovation Factory’s Synapse Competition is Ontario’s premier life science pitch competition, dedicated to fostering innovation in the life science sector.

Why you should attend:

  • Meet the finalists at the 12th annual Synapse Competition showcase!
  • Discover emerging life science innovations
  • Network with industry leaders and Ontario’s thriving life science ecosystem.

March 26, 2025 | 4:00pm – 8:00pm EDT