Mississauga’s startup ecosystem took center stage yesterday as IDEA Mississauga hosted its highly anticipated Step-Up Program Pitch & Showcase, spotlighting some of the region’s most promising early-stage ventures. Held at the Mississauga Civic Centre, the event gathered investors, mentors, and local leaders for an afternoon of bold ideas, cutting-edge technologies, and community-driven innovation. The Step-Up Program—designed to […]

From medical technology and freight, to food services, water purification, and education, entrepreneurs from a wide range of sectors gathered on June 19 to celebrate innovation and growth at IDEA Mississauga’s highly anticipated Step-Up Program pitch and showcase event.  The event marked the conclusion of the 2024 Step-Up Program, a six-month program designed to support diverse, underrepresented, high-potential businesses […]

Zahra Qureshi always wanted to start her own business, but it wasn’t until she lost her job for the second time that the accounting professional decided to open her own firm in 2019. Around that same time Qureshi began volunteering as a workshop facilitator helping startups, who rarely had dedicated finance teams, with their books […]