Demo Day 2026: Demo & Dine

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 IRP companies
• 🏆 Vote in the People's Choice Awards
• 🍽️ Local food trucks on site
• 🍷 Cash bar (19+)
• 🤝 Networking opportunities with founders, mentors, investors & community partners

Pitch Competition

Watch Founders from our Investor Readiness Program showcase what they've learned as they pitch their innovative solutions to a panel of esteemed judges in hopes of winning cash prizes.

Pitch Group #1

Good Rising Honey: Good Rising Honey honours the ancient tradition of ethical beekeeping, never feeding their bees sugar water or using harmful chemicals. Their sustainable practices protect bee health, support local ecosystems, and ensure every jar of Niagara honey is bursting with natural flavour.

Curly Lifestyles: More than just a social platform, Curly Lifestyles is a community built for people with natural hair who are figuring it out as they go. Whether you’re trying to figure out your curl pattern, experimenting with new products, or looking for support from others who get it, this is where you can ask questions and learn what works best for you.

Consoul: Designed by caregivers for caregivers, ConSoul is a platform designed to support unpaid family caregivers by providing access to respite services, learning resources, and tools to manage caregiving responsibilities, all while prioritizing the caregivers' well-being.

Pitch Group #2

Stay tuned for more details!