ORIGINAL ARTICLE, The Hamilton Spectator, thespec.com, June 8, 2022 Hamilton’s annual Lions Lair competition is set to return as an…
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This New Children’s Book Encourages Black Girls To Celebrate Their Natural Hair – Featuring Anita Grant of Fleeky
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Janice Gassam Asare, forbes.com, June 6, 2022 Earlier this year, H.R. 2116, also known as the Creating a Respectful…
Sixteen local companies will battle it out in a pitch showdown as LiONS LAIR returns to its signature gala event….
Able Innovations announces $7.5 million to take the pain out of patient transfer
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Josh Scott, betakit.com, May 30, 2022 Amid staffing shortages, Able aims to enable healthcare workers to “do more…
Innovation Factory Now Accepting Second Cohort to Engage with Hamilton’s Research Hospitals
HAMILTON, ON, May 31, 2022 — As part of its ongoing commitment to support economic recovery, promote product commercialization, and…
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Rory Greener, xrtoday.com, May 26, 2022 The time has come to celebrate the winners of XR Today’s very…
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Rebekah Carter, xrtoday.com, May 16, 2022 Currently growing at a phenomenal rate of around 40.9% CAGR, the global Augmented…
Haloo Raises $2.9M CAD to offer IP Verification Tech as Solution for NFT Theft, Fraud
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Charlize Alcaraz, betakit.com, May 19, 2022 Toronto-based startup Haloo (formerly Heirlume) has raised $2.9 million CAD ($2.3 million…
Unlocking the Potential of Human Longevity with Cole Kirschner of Age Rate
The Bacon Bits ‘n’ Bytes Podcast – May 15, 2022 In this episode I chat with the CEO and co-founder,…
How to test would-be doctors for empathy, compassion and moral fortitude
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Danielle Groen, marsdd.com, May 5, 2022 Toronto tech company Altus Assessments goes beyond the C.V., helping schools select…
Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster Spurs $76 Million in Zero-Emission Vehicle Investments
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Robbie MacLeod, ngen.ca, May 3, 2022 NGen Canada has announced a series of new innovation projects to support…
MedStack Recognized for Healthcare Security Innovation in 2022 MedTech Breakthrough Awards Program
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE, Nina Lalkovic, medstack.com, May 5, 2022 Prestigious Annual Awards Program Honors Outstanding Health & Medical Technology…
Tending the Lions: The college is a key enabler of the success of participants in Innovation Factory’s annual pitch competition, LiONS LAIR
Mohawk College is a key enabler of success for LiONS LAIR pitch competition participants through applied research support and as…
Innovation Factory Partners with Innovation Guelph to Fund Green Initiatives
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, bayobserver.ca, May 2, 2022 Southwestern Ontario has a rich and diverse hub of early-stage technology companies with innovative…
On April 29, Innovation Factory announced a partnership with Innovation Guelph to deliver the Government of Canada-supported i.d.e.a. Fund in…
Government of Canada invests $10 million to support green innovators across southwestern Ontario
The development and growth of Canada’s green technology sector is a priority for the Government of Canada. The diverse network…
SWTCH Raises $13 Million to Provide Equitable Access to Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Communities Across North America
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, businesswire.com, April 27, 2022 TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SWTCH Energy Inc. has closed $13 million USD in new financing to expand…
McMaster Seed Fund supports two startups in first round of funding
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Lori Dillon, brighterworld.mcmaster.ca, April 20, 2022 Two McMaster startups — Synmedix and Insight Medbotics — have received a…
Arthritis Society awards $200,000 in first-ever Arthritis Ideator Awards
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, financialpost.com, April 22, 2022 From l-r Michelle Laflamme and Alex Fuentes of KneeKG, Matthew Rosato of PROVA Innovations,…
Hamilton pitch competition returns for up-and-coming entrepreneurs
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, Anthony Urciuoli, insauga.com, April 12, 2022 Hamilton pitch competition, Lions Lair is back, and organizers are looking for up-and-coming entrepreneurs…