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Where innovation meets impact

The stage is set for McMaster's Investor Showcase

Hear live pitches from 10 high-potential McMaster startups, meet innovative companies in the Demo Zone, connect with investors and innovators, and discover the ventures shaping what is next at Investor Showcase on June 23, 2026 at McMaster Innovation Park.

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Advancing healthier communities: McMaster startups win big at pitch competitions

NerView Surgical, Block Biosciences and Resiliocs Intelligence are turning groundbreaking research into impactful health and climate solutions, driven by a series of award-winning pitches around the world.

McMaster spin-out biotech company gets $2.5M in seed funding to develop critical medicines

The funding will power even closer ties between Stoked Bio Inc and the Stokes Lab at McMaster as they propel a suite of new drug candidates toward the clinic. Read more

20 startups, $300,000 at stake, one champion

Startup Survivor brings together 20 Ontario startups competing for a share of $300,000 while advancing through intensive mentorship, IP training, and workshops before a final pitch showdown to crown this year’s champion. Read more

McMaster Student Seed Fund helps entrepreneurs build momentum

McMaster’s Student Seed Fund is helping student founders turn early-stage ideas into real-world ventures by providing funding, mentorship, and structured support to accelerate product development and market validation. Read more

Frontline Nurse is Rebuilding Healthcare Staffing from the Inside Out

A frontline Canadian nurse-turned-founder is tackling the healthcare staffing crisis by building technology that rapidly matches verified clinicians with urgent hospital needs, replacing slow, manual hiring systems that contribute to shortages and burnout. Read more

Powered by people: Made at Mac celebration highlights entrepreneurial momentum at McMaster

The event offered an opportunity for innovators, investors and partners to network and learn about the commercialization journey from discoveries in the lab to real-world impact. Read more

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Programs and Resources

Lab2Market Validate Ontario - Fall 2026 | June 7, 2026 | Learn More

Turn your research into real-world impact. Lab2Market Validate is a 16-week program that helps researchers test the commercial potential of their ideas through customer discovery, mentorship, funding, workshops, and hands-on startup experience. Apply now and start exploring what your innovation could become.

Hamilton Artist Incubator | August 31, 2026 | Learn More

For artists and creative workers looking to build more sustainable, values-aligned practices, this opportunity offers mentorship, workshops, and peer support—express interest now to participate or collaborate as the program develops. Developed by the Reframery at McMaster University in partnership with Hamilton Artists Inc.

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Upcoming Events

Residency @ The Clinic Pitch Competition: Five Startups. $5,000 on the Line.

June 4, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT | The Clinic

Join us for the Residency @ The Clinic Pitch Competition as the current cohort wraps up months of venture development. Five finalist teams will take the stage to pitch their innovations and compete for $5,000 in prizes. Come hear their stories, see what they have built, and connect with members of the health innovation community. Learn more

Investor Showcase: Live Pitches. Real Investment Opportunities.

June 23, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM EDT | McMaster Innovation Park

Join us for Investor Showcase 2026 and hear live pitches from 10 high-potential McMaster startup companies. The event will feature a keynote presentation from Nicholas Brathwaite, along with opportunities to connect with investors, founders, and members of McMaster’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. Learn more

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Entrepreneur Spotlight

Meet Resiliocs Intelligence: The AI‑powered climate risk engine helping investors turn exposure into smarter, high‑return adaptation decisions

From “figuring things out” to earning recognition across North America and Europe, this past month marks a defining leap forward for Resiliocs Intelligence.

Four Stages, Four wins, One Month

This past month has been nothing short of transformative for Resiliocs, setting a new benchmark for what’s possible.

Global Top 5 Recognition at ClimateTech Connect, standing out among innovators from 45+ countries.
CommEO Award Finalist with the European Space Agency and CDL‑Milan — advancing to Seville as the only non‑European startup.
Top 10 Worldwide at Silicon Valley’s Global Climate Tech Capital Summit, selected from 1,500+ climate‑tech companies.
DiscoveryX Pitch Winner with the Ontario Centre of Innovation, securing a major home‑turf victory.
Featured in Earth Tech: 2050 by Foresight Canada, spotlighting Resiliocs as a leading force in climate‑risk intelligence.

Resiliocs began its journey at The Forge, growing from an early idea into a globally recognized force in climate‑risk intelligence. As they continue to scale their impact, you can follow their progress and upcoming milestones on LinkedIn.