LiONʼS LAIR
no fixed amount
Competition
Description:
LiONʼS LAIR is an annual competition presented by Innovation Factory in partnership with the City of Hamilton Economic Development office, which brings together the entrepreneurship and innovation community in Hamilton. The competition gives up-and-coming entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their business to a panel of Hamilton’s top business experts for a chance to win cash prizes.
Comments on Funding:
The finalists will pitch and compete for their chance to win big prizes.
Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake announcements.
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
1. be startups who have a product in-market (or close to launch);
2. be working with Innovation Factory and being coached by Innovation Factory mentors;
3. residents and business owners in the greater Hamilton area of Ontario, Canada, and/or Ontario-located business owners with the intent to relocate to Hamilton, Ontario before December 31, 2022;
4. members of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
5. have businesses, which:
a) are past proof of concept;
b) have innovative and scalable technology;
c) fall within one of the following sectors: Life science, ICT, advanced manufacturing, smart transportation, cleantech and social innovation;
d) are ready to engage with our training sessions and expert mentors;
e) are able to participate and engage with Innovation Factory at their Hamilton office.
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. complete and submit an online application;
2. certify that any documentation shared in the application process is their own work;
3. certify that they abide by all guidelines of the Forum; and
4. be limited to submitting only one application per participant.
Documentation Needed:
No specific documentation has been identified.
Other Things to Note:
This year’s gala will took place on September 27, 2023.
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