Join us for an elegant celebration where bold ideas, breakthrough innovation, and women-led entrepreneurial achievement converge in one extraordinary celebration.

​​We are thrilled to invite you to this year’s marquee event: the EmpowHER Tech Launchpad Showcase Day of the 2025 cohort.

​Join us for an exciting and insightful Reverse Investor Pitch hosted by IDEA Mississauga, where investors take the stage to pitch themselves to founders. This unique format flips the script, giving women-led tech startups the opportunity to hear directly from investors about their funding philosophies, portfolio focus, and how they support early-stage ventures.

​Join us for an engaging morning session designed to help startups and scale-ups understand how intellectual property (IP) a powerful tool for business growth, investment readiness, and competitive advantage can be.

The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp is an intensive, high-impact stream of Mississauga’s Starter Company Plus program designed to fast-track early-stage startups from launch to growth. Over the course of this structured program, entrepreneurs will gain access to training and mentorship with industry experts, peer-to-peer connections, and the essential tools needed to validate and start a sustainable business.

The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp is an intensive, high-impact stream of Mississauga’s Starter Company Plus program designed to fast-track early-stage startups from launch to growth. Over the course of this structured program, entrepreneurs will gain access to training and mentorship with industry experts, peer-to-peer connections, and the essential tools needed to validate and start a sustainable business.

Come join us at our In Person Information Session. Whether you’re scaling your business or expanding your business to new markets this program will get help reach your goals.

As a participant, you’ll gain access to unparalleled resources, expert mentorship, and valuable networking opportunities. Imagine having the guidance of industry leaders, the support of a thriving community, and the financial backing to fuel your innovation.

The IDEA Step-Up Program is a six-month accelerator designed for high-potential companies in Mississauga or GTA that are ready to grow, innovate, and lead. This in-person info session is your opportunity to learn how the program can help you overcome barriers, access funding, and drive meaningful impact.