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IDEA – Mississauga Innovation District has the essential building blocks that entrepreneurs and innovators need to solve society’s greatest challenges. A network of mentorship, partners, talent and connections to test, scale and commercialize solutions to global challenges. Elevating Mississauga’s entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem by collaboratively supporting businesses to launch and grow

, striving for inclusivity, diversity, sustainability and global engagement. Find the latest business and entrepreneurship news, upcoming events, programs, seminars, success stories, and more.

06/17/2026

This is what happens when women founders get the right room ✨
EmpowHER Tech Launchpad helped founders sharpen their pitch, find customers, build confidence, and grow their ventures.
Now, we’re doing it all over again.
Applications opening soon.
Join the waitlist
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05/06/2026

Here’s a closer look at our time at DiscoveryX 🚀
From connecting with founders and innovators to reconnecting with our growing community, the past few days were filled with meaningful moments and conversations.
The energy across the conference, from panels to spontaneous conversations, reflected the strength of the ecosystem and the ideas driving it forward.
Proud to be part of it all and excited for what’s ahead

04/13/2026

Last week, as part of our Step Up Program, we hosted an Ask the Expert session at IDEA Mississauga ✨
From legal and IP to accounting and compliance, founders gained real, actionable insights to support their next stage of growth.
We followed it up with a Founder Peer Circle hosted by Valarie, where participants connected, exchanged experiences, and learned from one another 🤝
Thank you to our incredible speakers and everyone who joined us!

04/08/2026

Summer Company is your opportunity to start a business this summer. 💡

Gain real experience running your own business with mentorship, hands-on training, and up to $3,000 in funding to bring your idea to life.

Learn the essentials, from marketing and sales to managing your finances all while building something of your own.

Join our Info Session on April 22 to learn more!

02/26/2026

This summer could change everything. Meet Ruslan, founder of LawnPro 🌱

Through Summer Company, he turned his passion for lawn care into a real business, while learning accounting, marketing, time management, and how to properly track hours and expenses.

That’s what the Summer Company Program delivers: real skills + real funding.

Ontario students (aged 15–29) receive:
• Free business training
• Mentorship
• Up to $3,000 in grant funding

You, or someone you know could be next.

Apply by May 1, 2026 👇
ideamississauga.ca/summercompany

01/24/2025

Welcome to our new Facebook account! IDEA Mississauga is powered by Invest Mississauga, the City of Mississauga's Economic Development Division.

IDEA Mississauga has the essential building blocks that entrepreneurs and innovators need to get started and grow. Through our IDEA Square One Entrepreneurship Hub, you can access a network of mentorship, partners, talent and connections to test, scale and commercialize solutions to global challenges.

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