As part of Mohawk College IDEAWORKS, the Additive Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) provides designers and manufacturers with a collaborative applied research environment to explore metal additive manufacturing technology on an industrial scale. AMIC supports industrial adoption of advanced manufacturing, digital transformation, and Industry 4.0 technologies for increased efficiency and better product design.

Ample Insight helps B2B SaaS companies add AI capabilities to their products through its proprietary platform, Rein. Rein enables teams to integrate AI into their platform or product quickly, without rebuilding systems or migrating data.

Ample Insight also supports innovators with expertise in AI strategy, data science, machine learning engineering, data engineering, and product development. The company helps organizations design, build, and scale practical AI solutions that fit real-world workflows and deliver measurable business value.

Ample Insight is led by founder and CEO Garry Ma, an AI and data strategy leader with experience across startups, enterprises, and large-scale technology platforms. He serves on the AI Council of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and was previously among the first ten data scientists at Meta.

We are BDC, the Business Development Bank of Canada and the financial institution devoted to Canadian entrepreneurs. BDC has served over 72,000 clients, providing over $41.2B in funding to small and medium-sized businesses. BDC helps create and develop strong Canadian businesses through financing, advisory services, and capital, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises.

1. We support entrepreneurs in all industries and at all stages of development from business centres across Canada and online at bdc.ca.
2. We’re committed to the long-term success of Canadian entrepreneurs, and we understand that a business is more than just dollars and cents.
3. We complement the role played by private-sector financial institutions and have been serving Canadian entrepreneurs since 1944.
4. We are a financially sustainable Crown corporation, and we operate at arm’s length from our sole shareholder, the Government of Canada.

The Burlington Economic Development team works to attract high-value companies to Burlington, support the expansion of existing businesses and encourage the start-up and growth of new companies.

Whether you’re considering Burlington for your relocation or expansion, or are already established locally and looking for support in your next stage of growth, Burlington Economic Development offers a range of services to help you achieve your goals.

As a world class research and development within McMaster’s Faculty of Engineering, CMHT focuses on advanced automotive technology and utilizes a state-of-the-art research facility to explore Autonomous driving, Connected vehicles, Electrification, and Shared (ACES) mobility solutions in the automotive world.

The City of Hamilton provides businesses with a wide range of opportunities for trade, transportation, and talent recruitment. Recently named a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) by the federal government, Hamilton is home to world-class universities, colleges, and research-intensive companies that have created an ideal environment for new product development and innovation. In addition to incentives for business and economic growth, the city offers residents ample cultural hotspots and natural escapes to explore and enjoy.

The Energy and Power Innovation Centre (EPIC) is part of Mohawk College’s IDEAWORKS and provides expertise and facilities to support companies with their operational challenges with a particular focus on energy and resource management. EPIC also supports utilities and electrical companies with developing new solutions, as well as training in state-of-the-art facilities.

The Four County Labour Market Planning Board (FCLMPB) is one of 24 Workforce Planning Boards of Ontario funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development (MLITSD) to serve 26 Economic Regions within Ontario (North, East, West, and Central). We fall under the Employment Services umbrella as one of the Southwest Ontario Boards.

Our region is known as the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region (SBPER) and encompasses Bruce, Grey, Huron and Perth Counties. As a leader and expert in Labour Market Information for almost 30 years; the board continues to serve as a resource for valuable research, resource aides, and support for many local workforce initiatives and provides evidence-based data that ensures they are successful.

Learn about software solutions and services to help organizations navigate grants and incentives, North America-wide.

FYELABS is purpose-built for startups and small businesses with two key differentiators from the standard offering in the market.

1) Fixed price, fixed timeline contracts with guaranteed deliverables: so customers know exactly how much a project will cost going in, and how long it will take.

2) Technically diverse team spanning hardware, software, AI/ML, electronics, robotics, industrial design and computational modelling: so founders don’t have to juggle multiple vendors.

FYELABS is a McMaster spinout based out of Hamilton, and has delivered 300+ projects to 175+ customers in Canada and the US.

Generator at Sheridan is where purpose and passion unite the extraordinary research and innovation undertaken by Sheridan’s faculty, staff and students, working across disciplines and sectors, to drive meaningful impact for an ever-changing world. In addition to the college’s exceptional faculty-led research, Sheridan also boasts renowned research and innovation centres including the Centre for Applied AI (CAAI), the Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing (CIM), the Centre for Elder Research (CER) and the Screen Industries Research and Training (SIRT) Centre, which provide innovation supports to community, industry and government partners.

Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet, and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Marketplace allow both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. As an IoT hub, the in-vehicle device provides additional functionality through IOX Add-Ons. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to help customers improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety, and achieve regulatory compliance.

Since being established in 2000, Geotab Inc. has grown from a small, family business to a global leader in solutions for fleet management and vehicle tracking. We are now one of the largest telematics outfits in the world and have become the first to surpass two million connected vehicles built on a single, open platform.

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport is a growing international gateway for passenger travel and the largest overnight express freight airport in Canada. The Airport is owned by the City of Hamilton and managed under an agreement by TradePort International Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vantage Group – a global leader in airport and transportation investment, development, management, and advisory services. This allows Hamilton International to incorporate best-in-class practices from around the world into its operations. As an efficient facilitator of cargo and passenger operations, Hamilton International is an economic engine and responsible community partner. Its strategic location and uncongested 24/7 operations make it an attractive option for both passenger and cargo carriers looking to serve the Southern Ontario market.

IDEAWORKS, Mohawk College’s active hub of applied research and innovation, fills the space between research and solutions by delivering customized support to organizations. Innovation helps organizations grow. In some instances, what’s needed to achieve success is not available within the organization.

Innovate Niagara is a regional innovation centre dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, startups, and small-to-medium-sized businesses accelerate growth through innovation and commercialization support. Innovate Niagara provides strategic advisory services, mentorship, market validation guidance, funding preparedness support, and connections to key industry and ecosystem partners. Innovate Niagara works with companies across a range of sectors, including technology, advanced manufacturing, health, agri-food, and clean growth, helping founders move from idea validation to scalable business development. Through tailored programming and one-on-one advisory support, the organization assists businesses in strengthening commercialization strategies, improving investment readiness, identifying market opportunities, and navigating growth challenges. As part of Ontario’s broader innovation network, Innovate Niagara plays an important role in fostering regional economic

With a quarter of Hamilton’s residents born in another country, the city is a welcoming environment for newcomers, new businesses, and new innovative opportunities. Hamilton’s economic diversity is what sets it apart; businesses in a wide range of industries can leverage this diversity to strengthen their teams, trade and collaboration.

Hamilton is also Canada’s gateway for goods movement. Located at the centre of the busiest economic hub in the country, Hamilton’s strategic location and infrastructure supports all forms of transportation; passenger, eCommerce, and heavy/project cargo or commodities. Hamilton has all four major transportation within its municipal boundaries – road, rail, air and port.

McMaster’s Automotive Resource Centre is one of Canada’s leading research facilities in electric and hybrid vehicles. Led by the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Hybrid Powertrain Program: Electric, Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Research, teams of engineers, scientists, social scientists, and their students collaborate to develop sustainable solutions such as building efficient and cost effective hybrid and electric powertrains and identifying light materials to improve vehicular fuel efficiency.

The McMaster Centre for Software Certification (McSCert) develops tools and methods to create certifiably safe, secure, and dependable software necessary for mission-critical systems where software failure can have devastating physical, financial, or political consequences. This includes software that controls medical devices, automobiles, aircraft, manufacturing plants, nuclear generating stations, space exploration systems, elevators, electric motors, trains, banking transactions, telecommunications devices, and a growing number of industry and consumer devices.

In 2007, a pressing need and desire for change by business leaders, civic leaders across all levels of government, and academics specializing in the study of transportation and logistics resulted in the formation of the McMaster Institute for Transportation & Logistics (MITL). Through alliances with private and public stakeholder organizations, MITL strives to advance evidence-based solutions for more sustainable movement of goods and people.

The McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI) includes facilities, equipment, instrumentation, and experts focused on enhancing the competitiveness of Ontario’s manufacturing sector. Supporting continuous improvement through initiatives targeting tooling improvements, process development/optimization, and Industry 4.0 technologies such as process modeling, sensor integration, industrial Internet of Things (IIOT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML), MMRI aims to actualize higher levels of digitization, drive better decision making, and ultimately improve overall competitiveness.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario, McMaster University boasts an international reputation for the innovative educational programming offered by the Faculties of Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Science, and Social Sciences, the DeGroote School of Business, the Arts and Science Program, and Institute on Globalization and the Human Condition.

As one of only four Canadian universities ranked among the top 70 in the world by the major global ranking systems, McMaster is also consistently named one of Canada’s most research-intensive universities. With more than 31,000 students and over 70 research institutes, McMaster prides itself as a hub for innovation, discovery and growth.

As part of CITM’s extensive partner network, McMaster University provides research, applied research and commercialization programs, and resources for co-ops and internships. Ranked as one of the world’s top engineering schools, the Faculty of Engineering plays a significant role in helping McMaster University earn its reputation as one of Canada’s most innovative universities. With a focus on experiential, problem-based learning and an interdisciplinary approach to collaboration, the result is smarter insights, ground-breaking ideas, and greater optimism.

Located within the Faculty of Engineering, the W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology is an innovative multi-disciplinary school blending academic theory and engineering practice, and leveraging technology to create solutions of value to society. Undergraduate and graduate degree programs offer unique project-based and industry-focused learning. Micro-credential learning programs for technical professionals are also available.

Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology is located in the city of Hamilton, within the Golden Horseshoe of Ontario, Canada. Publicly funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities, Mohawk is a member of the Association of Community Colleges of Canada (ACCC).

As a fully accredited college, Mohawk provides leadership in applied research and works closely with regional employers to develop a skilled and workplace-ready labour supply through collaborative planning, co-op programs, and work-integrated learning initiatives. Mohawk responds to specific and emerging needs by offering customized credential programs and industry-supported labs and training.

As a valued CITM partner, Mohawk College offers an extensive range of Technology programs and is supported by IDEAWORKS, an active hub of applied research and innovation, providing industry and community partners access to faculty expertise, an inspired student workforce, and exceptional facilities and technology. As a proven educational leader in applied research Mohawk College recognizes that innovation helps organizations grow, promoting collaboration between employers and industry partners with faculty and students to develop real solutions to pressing industry needs.

We offer turnkey electronic design solutions and support you through the entire product development lifecycle from ideation to manufacturing. Our capabilities include hardware design, embedded firmware, software development, application design and development, mechanical and industrial design, graphic and UI/UX design, prototyping, testing support, qualification and certification, mass manufacturing support, Box Build Assembly and PCBA assembly. By leaving the design to us, you can focus on other aspects of your business and product launch.

NeuronicWorks offers a specialized program exclusively for CITM clients. Learn more

Clients have access to funding programs specific to product development, testing, or commercialization, talent acquisition, and winter weather related technology.

As the world becomes more hyper-connected, so too does the way we do business. With Internet of Things (IoT) technology powered by Rogers Business, remote sensors gather information used by machines and humans to increase efficiency, promote better decision-making and build competitive advantages, regardless of industry or company size.

Rogers Business is offering a ‘Starter Kit’ that allows start-ups to test Internet of Things (IoT) technologies without a long-term commitment or large investment. The kit provides the necessary tools, platforms, and support for businesses to evaluate the impact of smart technology effectively. It helps companies gather data and develop use cases for informed decision-making.

Contact the team at Innovation Factory and CITM to access the perks and services offered to clients by Rogers Business.

As part of Mohawk’s IDEAWORKS hub, The Sensor Systems and Internet of Things (IoT) lab allows companies to become more effective in their adoption of IoT for industrial use (IIoT). The research team supports the adoption of IIoT technologies through the development of proof-of-concept and prototype systems in collaboration with industrial partners.

SimpsonWigle LAW LLP provides a full range of legal services and strategic advice to diversified emerging enterprises, mature companies, subsidiaries of foreign companies, family-owned businesses, not-for-profit organizations, partnerships, and business owners. Through our focus on business and personal wealth management together with our extensive knowledge of the people and commercial issues driving them, we provide a level of service and guidance that our clients depend on and value. We design and help to implement tax-efficient plans for business expansions or down-sizing and for ownership re-structuring and succession. We pay careful attention to the long-term health of businesses and the needs of their owners.

The Forge is a business incubator funded by McMaster University, serving novel and scalable start-ups in the Hamilton, Greater Toronto and Niagara Regions. Launched in 2015, we work hands-on with entrepreneurs to develop their business ideas from ideation and validation to growth. The Forge is sector agnostic and offers cohort-based programming. So far 253 companies have been through The Forge Business Incubator program; together they have raised over $40M and are selling products in 50 countries. Clients receive expert mentorship, non-dilutive seed funding, investor introductions, office space*, entrepreneurial workshops, access to a well-equipped makerspace and numerous services to ensure success.

CITM partners with The Forge to access & develop undergraduate based start-ups from McMaster University.

URF brings together stakeholders interested in collaborating to safely deploy innovative technologies (including drones and autonomous robots) in public spaces. URF believes these technologies can contribute to improved livability and strives to prepare cities to work effectively with tech innovators to enhance urban ecosystems. URF offers webinars, workshops, guidebooks and advisory services. They also partner with academics and subject-matter experts to draft global ISO standards (ISO-4448 and ISO-25614). Finally, they facilitate strategic introductions between members and offer discounts to CITM/Innovation Factory clients.