Back to directory
IF

Innovation Factory

Southern Ontario's business accelerator for tech innovation

Hamilton, Ontario

Innovation Factory is Hamilton's Catalyst for Tech Innovation. Access the business services, training, mentorship and strategic connections you need to help bring your disruptive technologies to market.

Industries

General/industry agnostic

Focus Areas

Strategic planningFundraisingCustomer acquisitionBusiness model developmentPitch trainingIntellectual propertyTalent acquisitionCommercialization

Sourced from website

Stages Supported

DiscoveryEfficiencyIdeaMatureScaleValidation

Programs

Early Stage Programming

accelerator

Turn your innovation into a scalable business. Access tools, mentorship, and resources to validate your idea and build your MVP at your own pace.

Workshops

course

Training covering marketing, sales, business planning and more.

Funding Investment

other

Help understanding what type of investment is right for you and preparation needed.

IP Programming

course

Legal strategies and intellectual property guidance to protect your business and scale.

Pitch Competitions

event

Training, expert advice, and opportunity to win cash and prizes through signature pitch competitions.

Academy at iF

course

On-demand and online training across key topics for growing businesses.

and 2 more programs

Sourced from website

Free services with no equity taken. Offers one-on-one mentorship with growth and industry experts. Based in Hamilton with locations in Burlington. Provides exclusive access to funding opportunities, business development tools, and commercialization support. Partner organization includes BLAZE IP and Marks & Clerk for IP mentorship.

Sourced from website

WebsiteLinkedIn

BAI Type

Finesse

Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).

medium confidence
Learn about BAI types →

This classification is inferred from available data. Organizations can self-classify using the typology framework.

3,800+ Ontario businesses

Notable Alumni

Mile1, AdMass, Acuity Insights, Ecosystem Informatics Inc., MedStack, Fotaflo

Sourced from website

Founded 2010
Startup Visa Designated