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IDEA at Collision 2024

At Collision 2024, the IDEA team had an amazing time exploring the latest innovations, networking with brilliant minds, and gaining valuable insights into the future of technology.⁣ Thank you again to our IDEA companies and program participants for joining us on this journey and showcasing your businesses. Your collaboration and support made our presence even […]

Congratulations to HDAX Therapeutics!

Congratulations to HDAX Therapeutics, IDEA Step Up Program participant, for receiving a $500,000 grant from the province. The Ontario government announced $5.5 million to help 11 companies in the life sciences sector develop and launch made-in-Ontario health care technologies and innovations. A company that started at the University of Toronto Mississauga, HDAX Therapeutics, grew and […]

IDEA is powered by Invest Mississauga

Invest Mississauga was recently introduced as the new brand identity for the City’s Economic Development Division. IDEA is the small business and entrepreneurship arm of Invest Mississauga, and our team will continue to support the City’s economic development initiatives that nurtures local entrepreneurs and scale-ups, and fosters business growth and innovation. Click here to learn more.

Pathway To Success: Event Recap

A big thank you to everyone who attended our Pathway to Success event, and to our partners and panelists from the Federation of the African Canadian Economics, Black Caucus Alliance, Black Entrepreneurship Alliance, and Nobellum. We had an engaging discussion about the many available resources, programs, and funding opportunities to help black businesses thrive. Click […]

Joanne Lipp European Skin Care Clinic in Streetsville marks over 60 years in business!

Founded by Joanne Lipp in 1962, the Joanne Lipp European Skin Care Clinic is now a cornerstone in the Streetsville community. With over 60 years in business, the skin care clinic is now owned and operated by Joanne’s daughter, Gloria Lipp-Stamp.  As a small business owner, Gloria and her team are dedicated to supporting other […]

IDEA Square One Entrepreneurship Hub marks one-year milestone

IDEA Square One Entrepreneurship Hub – Mississauga’s anchor innovation location – celebrated one year of supporting small businesses, startups, and scale-ups in Mississauga. IDEA Square One Entrepreneurship Hub celebrated its first year of operation with an open house yesterday. The event, held by Mississauga Economic Development in partnership with Oxford Realty Properties, brought together community […]