Amount:

No fixed amount

Type:

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.

Deadline:

Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake announcements.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be businesses that:
1. Is past proof of concept
2. Is in start-up to SME stages of business
3. Is an innovative and scalable technology
4. Falls within one of the following sectors: Life science, ICT, advanced manufacturing, smart transportation, cleantech, and social innovation
5. Is ready to engage with our training sessions and expert mentors
6. Is able to participate and engage with us at our Hamilton office location

Application Steps:

Applicants must complete Innovation Factory’s Founders Fast Track program, and be selected as one of the top 10 companies culminating from the Investor Speed Pitch day.

Documentation Needed:

No specific documentation has been identified.

Other Things to Note:

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Maurice

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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