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Meet the Nine Companies Ready to ScaleUP!
From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, mobility, and clean technology, nine innovative regional companies are gearing up for their next stage of growth. Meet the ambitious businesses selected for the milestone 10th cohort of the ScaleUP Accelerator and discover the big ideas they're bringing to market.
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Lakeshore's Affinity Outdoor Living Brings FOLDEN Innovation to Canadian Patios
i.d.e.a. Fund cohort 1 participant Affinity Outdoor Living will manufacture and distribute FOLDEN Outdoor’s transforming Club Chair in Canada following its Dragons’ Den appearance, with deliveries expected in spring 2027. DETAILS
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GaiaDigits Reimagines Workplace Management
ScaleUP alumni GaiaDigits is taking workplace management beyond simple facility bookings with a redesigned Gaia Workspace platform. Shaped by customer feedback, the new experience brings greater visibility into facility availability and utilization, streamlined approvals and the ability to book multiple resources at once, helping organizations work smarter and more efficiently. DETAILS
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Meet the Five Companies Driving Innovation in This Year's Startup Zone
Five innovative startups and SMEs will join WEtech Alliance in the Startup Zone at the 2026 Emerging Technologies in Automation & Mobility Transformation Conference and Trade Show, taking place Thursday, November 19, at Caesars Windsor. DETAILS
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Amherstburg Entrepreneur Brings Skincare Innovation to National TV
Maddie Simone is taking her innovative approach to at-home self-care nationwide. The Amherstburg entrepreneur’s Lymphology Skincare line, developed with Montreal chemists, earned a spotlight on Today’s Shopping Choice. DETAILS
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Local Entrepreneurs Take Flight with Drone Cleaning Business
SkyCare Exterior Inc. is bringing innovation to Windsor-Essex with drone technology for exterior cleaning. DETAILS
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Elev8 Web Studio Launches Canada Data Explorer
Canada Data Explorer helps users map and compare census, housing, labour market and economic data across Canadian communities, from municipalities to neighbourhoods. DETAILS
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Built to Last, Driven to Innovate: Engineering the Future of the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel
What does it take to keep a nearly century-old innovation moving forward? From testing emerging technologies to improving the customer experience and adapting to a changing cross-border landscape, the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel is proving that innovation isn't always about building something new. Sometimes, it's about finding new ways to evolve, improve and extend the life of an established product. DETAILS
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Problem, Meet Potential: AI and Canadian Entrepreneurship
Guest blogger James Lannigan of Signal49 Research shares what he’s learned from interviewing Canadian small business owners and AI consultants about how they’re approaching AI adoption. He looks at the barriers entrepreneurs face, examples of problems owners have tackled with AI tools, and why identifying your business’s pain points comes first. DETAILS
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Innovation Blueprint: Windsor (Nov 19)
Join us for an informative hour of entrepreneurial insights and inspiration. Learn about the power of a growth mindset and how it can fuel your entrepreneurial journey. Uncover the key steps to defining the problem your idea solves and describing the value it delivers. Find out how to stand out from the competition and assess market sizing for your idea. Get the lowdown on what an MVP is and why it's crucial to launching your idea.
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Canadian Disability Tech Summit (Nov 18)
The flagship national conference on assistive technology and disability innovation, bringing together leaders from across Canada's and the global accessibility ecosystem. DETAILS
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Emerging Technologies in Automation and Mobility Transformation (Nov 19)
Five innovative startups and SMEs will join WEtech Alliance in the Startup Zone at the 2026 Emerging Technologies in Automation & Mobility Transformation Conference and Trade Show, taking place Thursday, November 19, at Caesars Windsor. The event brings together industry leaders, advanced manufacturing experts, technology companies and supply chain purchasers to explore the technologies shaping the future of industry and transportation. DETAILS
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InnovateHER: Art & Ai Event (Nov 20)
In recognition of Women's Entrepreneurship Day, join WEtech Alliance for an afternoon of learning and connection, with guest Avery Swartz. Enjoy Camp Tech Founder & CEO Avery Swartz’s interactive session on drawing your own line between the AI use that feels right and the AI use that doesn't, followed by a fireside chat between WEtech Alliance CEO Yvonne Pilon & Avery Swartz. DETAILS
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WindsorEssex DevFest (Nov 21)
Join Google Developer Groups (GDG) Windsor-Essex on November 21 at the University of Windsor’s Odette School of Business for DevFest 2026! Bringing together developers, tech enthusiasts and industry professionals, the event will feature engaging sessions, hands-on learning and networking opportunities focused on the latest in technology, AI and software development. DETAILS
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Hackforge End of Year Mixer (Nov 13)
Join Hackforge at Brews & Cues for an end-of-year mixer where you can connect, catch up, meet new people, and enjoy some games of pool. Whether you’re there to show off your skills or just socialize, everyone is welcome to come out and celebrate the end of another great year! DETAILS
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Western Ontario 2026 Fall Funders Forums (Nov 24)
The Western Ontario Fall Funders Forum event connects you directly with provincial ministries and funding organizations to explore available grants, eligibility requirements and upcoming opportunities. Join the conversation on Tuesday, November 24, in Windsor-Essex (9 AM–12 PM) and Chatham-Kent (1–4 PM). DETAILS
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Never Miss a WEtech Alliance Event!
Head on over to our Eventbrite landing page and click the "Follow" button to be notified when we add new events. DETAILS
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Meet the Next Generation of Tech Talent at UWindsor's CS Demo Day (Dec 4)
University of Windsor Computer Science students will showcase projects through live demos and interactive posters on December 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Advanced Computing Hub. Connect with emerging talent, explore student research, and discover opportunities to collaborate.
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Great Lakes Hackathon Challenge
Join solo or as a team and bring Great Lakes data to life through lights, sound, interactive dashboards, or something entirely new. We want to see your ideas! DETAILS
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