Top 16 startups announced for 10th annual LiONS LAIR
HAMILTON – June 10, 2020 – Sixteen local companies will battle it out in a virtual pitch showdown.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2020, Lions Lair is Hamilton’s premier pitch competition that gives up-and-coming entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their business to a panel of Hamilton’s top business experts and investors.
Throughout the summer, the finalists will engage in a series of training sessions and meet the ‘Pillars of Business Lions’ for a round of judging, designed to test their growth, financial and legal readiness strategies.
This year’s competition, “LiONS LAIR Pitch Madness” takes place in September and will be delivered as a virtual bracket-style tournament with four days of head-to-head pitch match-ups.
The finalists will deliver their pitch and field questions from the ‘Investor Lions’. The Investor Lions, along with help from the voting audience, will determine the winners from each match-up to advance to the next round.
“Each year, LiONS LAIR showcases talented leaders who will drive innovation and sustain Hamilton’s prosperity for future generations and we’re very excited to support the LiONS LAIR innovators at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey,” said David Carter, Innovation Factory’s Executive Director.
The LiONS LAIR Pitch Madness is scheduled to take place Sept. 21-24, 2020. Visit lionslair.ca.
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About Innovation Factory
Innovation Factory is a non-profit business accelerator, serving as the catalyst for tech innovation in the greater Hamilton area since 2011. Innovation Factory provides business services, training and mentorship to help entrepreneurs with advanced manufacturing, clean tech, information tech, life science and social innovations to bring their ideas to market, increase revenues, attract investment and create jobs.
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The 2020 LiONS LAIR Finalists
AIRO.LIFE
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B Data Solutions
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Biosa Technologies Ltd.
Biosa Technologies Ltd. is a nano-biotechnology company focused on using a complex blend of natural materials and nanotechnology to provide solutions to various industries with the aim of achieving bio- and enviro-sustainability.
Cheer District
Cheer District is a mobile application offering cheerleading specific training backed by science, coaches tools and educational content through social media.
Creation Crate
Creation Crate is a platform to develop STEM skills through hands-on learning.
Digby Paints
Digby Paints, Canada’s first online paint store, is reviving the paint buying experience by creating a convenient and engaging e-commerce experience!
Green Apple Pay
Green Apple Pay is the future of fundraising in a low touch economy.
ImaginAble Solutions
ImaginAble Solutions creates assistive devices for people living with impaired motor control and function to enhance their independence and quality of life during everyday activities.
Integral Health
Integral Health aims to enhance teamwork in the operating room.
MyPalate Inc.
MyPalate is an app that helps you discover personalized recipes from any culture to meet your health needs.
PharmAssess Diagnostics
Empowering pharmacists with a diagnostic software tool to automate minor ailment assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
Powered By ARC
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PULSE Life Saving Inc.
PULSE is an educational technology company and accredited lifesaving and first aid training provider developing innovative new ways to train workforces remotely using augmented reality.
Reviewerly
Reviewerly drives stunning text, photo, and Instagram reviews for ecommerce businesses by incentivizing customers after checkout and using a Messenger chatbot to solicit feedback in real time.
Veer AI
Veer AI helps retailers understand their customers and how to market to them as if they are Amazon at a fraction of the cost.
WeavAir
WeavAir offers advanced sensors & predictive analytics solution to save energy & reduce costs of high value air distribution systems while improving air quality.