Rob McCann receives the Mark Chamberlain DiFizen of the Year Award at Innovation Factory’s Big DiF for his contributions to the ecosystem.
This year’s Big DiF showcased 15 years of innovation across the Hamilton-Halton region, celebrating Mitch Wilson as the DiFizen of the Year.
The 2024 Big DiF Open House welcomed over 300 attendees to celebrate achievements of Innovation Factory’s partners, clients and mentors.
On Thursday, May 4, 2023, Hamilton’s Innovation Factory held its annual networking event, The Big DiF, to celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation in the community. After
Last Thursday, May 11, Innovation Factory hosted our annual Open House and Client Showcase, The Big DiF. We were pleased to welcome members of our
On May 12, Tammy Hwang took the stage at our Big DiF event to accept the fifth annual Mark Chamberlain DiFizen of the Year Award in front
On May 7, Jay Rosenblatt took the stage at The Big DiF to accept the fourth annual Mark Chamberlain DiFizen of the Year Award in
Hopefully you were one of the 250 people who gathered at McMaster Innovation Park last Thursday night (May 8) for our third annual Big DiF
Rob McCann receives the Mark Chamberlain DiFizen of the Year Award at Innovation Factory’s Big DiF for his contributions to the ecosystem.
This year’s Big DiF showcased 15 years of innovation across the Hamilton-Halton region, celebrating Mitch Wilson as the DiFizen of the Year.
The 2024 Big DiF Open House welcomed over 300 attendees to celebrate achievements of Innovation Factory’s partners, clients and mentors.
On Thursday, May 4, 2023, Hamilton’s Innovation Factory held its annual networking event, The Big DiF, to celebrate entrepreneurship and
Last Thursday, May 11, Innovation Factory hosted our annual Open House and Client Showcase, The Big DiF. We were pleased
On May 12, Tammy Hwang took the stage at our Big DiF event to accept the fifth annual Mark Chamberlain DiFizen
On May 7, Jay Rosenblatt took the stage at The Big DiF to accept the fourth annual Mark Chamberlain DiFizen
Hopefully you were one of the 250 people who gathered at McMaster Innovation Park last Thursday night (May 8) for
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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
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2515 Wyecroft Rd, Oakville, ON L6L 6P8