Demo Day 2026: Demo & Dine
Overview
Head to the Exchange on Friday, January 23rd for an immersive, high-energy showcase of Niagara’s next generation of innovators, hosted by the Niagara Falls Innovation Hub. Demo Day 2026 will be bigger and better than ever as we blend innovation that inspires with the community atmosphere you love.
Celebrate the hard work of our 2025 graduates, get a first look at what's new in Niagara's innovation scene, and connect with local entrepreneurs, investors, and industry partners — all while enjoying great food and drinks.
Whether you’re here for the ideas, the connection, or the bites, Demo & Dine is where it all comes together.
Event Highlights
- 🚀 Startup pitch competition featuring top student ventures
- 🏆 Vote in the People's Choice Awards
- 🍽️ Local food trucks on site
- 🍷 Cash bar (19+)
- 🤝 Networking opportunities with founders, mentors, investors & community partners
Demo Booths
- Alchemy of Love
- ArosaPay
- Aduvo Systems
- Beauregard Accounting Inc.
- Boxwork Inc.
- Canna Aromas
- ConSoul
- Curly Lifestyles
- DatSor
- Downtown Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls QSA)
- Enabled Talent
- From the Heart Home Goods
- Good Rising Honey
- Golden Labs (Honeycomb Ventures)
- Grow Build Learn
- Happy Cramps
- Healthcare Staffing
- Hoop Together
- Irisbackayard Sauces
- KiPa
- LaMarre Solutions
- LBS Media
- Le CREX
- Lyraks
- Magtastic Expressions
- Mary Jane Cones
- OneChart
- Patience Bitondo
- R&B Neon Pulse Studio
- RESET Solutions Consulting
- Taste the City
- That Soccer Training Place
- Tradeworks Environmental
- Trippl
- TutoniQ
- Vintaste
- Zoom Innovations Inc.
Good to know
Highlights
- 4 hours 30 minutes
- all ages
- In person
Location
The Exchange - Cultural Hub & Market
5943 Sylvia Place
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1S9 Canada
How do you want to get there?
Doors Open
Startup Showcase
Explore 50+ innovative companies from Niagara’s entrepreneurship community as they showcase their products, services, and technologies. Guests are encouraged to meet the founders, network, and place their votes for the People’s Choice Awards before 8:00 pm.
Live Pitch Competition
Six founders from our 2025 Investor Readiness Program cohorts will take the stage to pitch to a panel of esteemed judges for cash prizes and recognition. Stay tuned to hear which startups will be pitching!
Frequently asked questions
Organized by
Niagara Falls Innovation Hub
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