Innovation Factory

04/09/2026

🙌LiONS LAIR is an Impact Award finalist!

We are thrilled and excited to share that LiONS LAIR has been nominated for ‘Outstanding Community Event Coverage’ at this year’s Cable14 Impact Awards.

🎤A massive thank you to the entire Cable 14 team. As our long-time storytelling partner, you help us shine a spotlight on the innovators making a difference in Hamilton, Halton, and beyond. We’re proud to share this recognition with you!

Tune in on June 17 to celebrate the impact of our local community together!

04/09/2026

Join us as the finalists of the New Venture Pitch Challenge step up to pitch their innovations and receive feedback from seasoned judges at the Live Pitch and Business Networking Night, sponsored by Macers!

📅 April 22, 2026 | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT
📍 Innovation Factory | 175 Longwood Rd. S, Hamilton

🔗 Limited spaces available! Secure your spot: https://loom.ly/zwQ-ITA

04/09/2026

Set your business up for success with the right human resource practices!

Our friends at Devreve Inc. are here to help, in collaboration with Academy by Innovation Factory, they are here to bring you a free educational course on an overview of the best practices concerning:

➡️Finding new talent for your team
➡️Onboarding new team members, and;
➡️Managing your team’s performance

Start growing your business in three easy steps: Login, Learn, Grow.
🎓 Learn more: https://loom.ly/7wFH17I

04/08/2026

It's that time of the year again: 16 years of BIG ideas that make a BIGGER impact. One BIG night to celebrate. 🎉

Join us on May 14th for , our open house and showcase! Meet up-and-coming innovators, connect with 200+ community and business leaders, and celebrate the impact of entrepreneurship across our ecosystem.

🌟 Featuring the Mark Chamberlain DiFizen of the Year Award, recognizing the efforts of an exceptional individual in our community who has gone above and beyond to support entrepreneurship and innovation.

📍 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT | Hamilton, Ontario

🔗 Tickets now available: https://innovationfactory.ca/events/the-big-dif/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=thebigdif26

04/06/2026

🔈Our Hamilton and Halton offices are closed for maintenance TODAY, but our team is still here to support you virtually.

While the doors are locked, our digital doors are wide open. Our team is working remotely and remains available to help you or discuss upcoming program applications.

We appreciate your patience, and the spaces will be open on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.🙏

04/02/2026

Only a few days left to apply for the Program, a comprehensive 8-week training & mentorship cohort that supports with access to industry expertise, networking events, and opportunities to secure investment capital.

👉Apply now and get on the fast track to success! Applications close April 5, 2026: https://loom.ly/N8Uvoo4

04/02/2026

👉Join us for an evening of big ideas, bold entrepreneurs, and meaningful connections at the New Venture Pitch Challenge: Live Pitch and Business Networking Night, sponsored by Macers!

Meet all the early-stage founders as they pitch their innovative business ideas and receive live feedback from expert judges, all while networking with fellow entrepreneurs, partners, and innovators.

📅 April 22, 2026 | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET
📍 Innovation Factory Hamilton

🔗 Register now: https://loom.ly/zwQ-ITA

04/01/2026

👉Choosing between bootstrapping, debt, or equity isn't just a financial decision; it’s a legal one that defines who owns and controls your company tomorrow.

Join us alongside experts from Gilbert's LLP on April 23 for the "Funding Your Startup: Legal Fundamentals for Smart Capital Decisions." We’re taking away the jargon to help you build a solid foundation.

🗓️ April 23 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Virtual
🔗 https://loom.ly/2vdgpQo

03/26/2026

We're thrilled to share the winners of our 2026 !

Congratulations to:
🏆 Grand prize winner: NovaSonix Healthcare Inc.
🏆 2nd place winner: Epiloid Biotechnology
🏆 3rd place winner: Better Bionics
🏆 Quick Pitch winner: Sensible Vascular
🏆 Medstack Prize by Launchit Solutions winner: Synod Intellicare

With over 200 attendees, the Synapse Life Science Competition celebrated 13 years of innovation with 13 early-stage life science startups.

After months of intensive training, the finalists presented their commercialization plans to a panel of judges for over $85,000 in cash and in-kind prizes.

💡Read the full press release to find out more: https://loom.ly/9k-KOgk

Innovation Factory announced the 2026 Synapse Life Science Pitch Competition Winners, taking home $85,000+ in Cash and Prizes.

03/24/2026

📣The 13th Annual Synapse Life Science Pitch Competition Showcase is TOMORROW! Join us from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT to celebrate the up-and-coming innovators of our life sciences ecosystem.

🧬Here's a look at the five finalists pitching to compete for up to $50,000 cash and in-kind prizes:
🔹 Digits Health: Digits Health uses AI and standard smartphone cameras to provide precise, real-time data on hand and wrist health, setting a new global standard for digital orthopedic assessment.
🔹NeuroMod: Neuro-Mod’s ARISE platform uses augmented reality and AI-driven feedback to transform traditional neck rehabilitation into an engaging, personalized, and gamified recovery experience.
🔹Better Bionics: Better Bionics utilizes AI-guided generative design and multi-material 3D printing to create high-performance, prosthetics that improve patient comfort and function while drastically reducing manual fabrication time.
🔹Epiloid: Epiloid de-risks neurological drug development by combining human brain organoids with machine learning to predict clinical success.
🔹Novasonix Healthcare Inc.: NovaSonix Healthcare’s MSKNovaVue™ uses AI and a compact hardware attachment to convert standard ultrasound probes into real-time 3D scanners, bringing MRI-like diagnostic insights directly to the point of care.

Show your support for all the innovators and their game-changing solutions, and meet leaders from globally-acclaimed businesses & institutions.

💡Don’t miss out on hearing from the finalists live at the event and save your spot today! https://loom.ly/2KW-gDE

03/24/2026

Calling all ! Starting a business can be overwhelming, especially when you're doing it on your own.

The program is a 8-week training cohort that provides scaling business with access to industry expertise, networking opportunities, and resources to help your business succeed.

Pitch your solutions to potential investors, refine your business strategy and take your startup to the next level

🚀 Ready to accelerate your business? Apply by April 5, 2026 : https://loom.ly/k86x2tc

03/19/2026

🚀Ready to accelerate your business growth? 🚀

is a 6-week intensive program designed to help early-stage companies access industry expertise, networking opportunities, and prepare for investment capital.

Additionally, companies who complete may be eligible to participate in Innovation Factory’s premier pitch competition, for a grand cash prize, and exclusive networking opportunities with the region’s broader innovation community.

👉Apply by April 5, 2026: https://loom.ly/k86x2tc