Real World Solutions

Real World Solutions

Real World Solutions From Bottle Caps to Bras, Innovation Factory’s i.d.e.a. Fund™ Cohort 2 Creating a Sustainable Future By: Jen Brignall-Strong When it comes to fostering a more environmentally conscious future, the pursuit of sustainable solutions extends far...

The New Faces of Greenovation

The New Faces of Greenovation

The New Faces of Greenovation Haltech Supports “Unconventional Founders” Revolutionizing Sustainability with i.d.e.a. Fund™ By: Jen Brignall-Strong When you think of an entrepreneur, what comes to mind? Perhaps a lifelong self-starter whose first venture was a...

A Greener, More Inclusive Future

A Greener, More Inclusive Future

A Greener, More Inclusive Future TechAlliance Celebrates Diversity, Collaboration with Second Cohort of i.d.e.a. Fund™ By: Jen Brignall-Strong Over the past two years, the i.d.e.a. Fund has illustrated that building a green economy is inseparable from cultivating a...

Patterns & Progress

Patterns & Progress

Patterns & Progress First TechAlliance i.d.e.a.™ Fund Cohort Creating a Greener Economy Across a Variety of Sectors By: Jen Brignall-Strong Since its inception over two decades ago, TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario has never stopped evolving; serving an...

Cooperation, Capital & Copper

Cooperation, Capital & Copper

Innovate Niagara’s First i.d.e.a.™ Fund Cohort Working Together for a Greener Tomorrow By: Jen Brignall-Strong As the team at Innovate Niagara reflects back on their inaugural i.d.e.a. Fund cohort, they can’t help but marvel at the achievements of the funding...

An Innovation Collaboration

An Innovation Collaboration

Inaugural i.d.e.a. Fund™ Cohort Built on Teamwork & Strategic Partnerships By: Jen Brignall-Strong How do you create jobs, help to future-proof businesses and support the transition to a greener economy? As Innovation Guelph can tell you, it’s teamwork that makes...

A.I. & International Growth

A.I. & International Growth

A.I. & International Growth Cohort 2 of Innovate Niagara’s i.d.e.a.™ Fund Focused on Innovation & Expansion By: Jen Brignall-Strong From disruptive AI solutions to companies seeking to establish a global footprint while prioritizing sustainability, Cohort 2 of...

Clean Eating

Clean Eating

Clean Eating i.d.e.a. Fund™ Companies Focus on Sustainability, Taking a Bite Out of Food Waste By: Jen Brignall-Strong As the global population continues to grow, so does the demand for food. Over the past several years, the food and beverage industry has been under...

The Next Big i.d.e.a.

The Next Big i.d.e.a.

The Next Big i.d.e.a. Boundless Accelerator Building on Success with Second Cohort of i.d.e.a. Fund™ By: Jen Brignall-Strong How do you make a good idea even better? It’s all about communication and collaboration. While i.d.e.a. Fund was initially established to...

Innovation and the Human Connection

Innovation and the Human Connection

Innovation and the Human Connection First Haltech i.d.e.a. Fund™ Cohort Driven by Passion and Purpose to Create a Greener Tomorrow By: Jen Brignall-Strong From biodegradable medical supplies to pet food made with alternative proteins, the products of tomorrow are...

When Innovation and Sustainability Collide

When Innovation and Sustainability Collide

WEtech Alliance’s First i.d.e.a. Fund™ Cohort Focused on a Cleaner, Greener Future By: Jen Brignall-Strong From automated vertical farming and bioengineered fibres to patient-centric healthcare software and sacrificial anode corrosion protection, WEtech Alliance’s...

Changing the World with Crickets and Cows

Changing the World with Crickets and Cows

Innovation Factory’s Unique i.d.e.a. Fund Cohort Contributing to a Greener Economy By: Jen Brignall-StrongWhat does a cleaner, “greener” future look like?  While some might envision fields of solar panels and wind farms, the businesses in Innovation Factory’s...