By Pepper Parr
February 8th, 2026
BURLINGTON, ON
TechPlace opened the doors to its new location at Bateman Community Centre in November.
They made it official on Tuesday afternoon with an overflow crowd doing their networking thing at a hyper speed rate.
It was a packed room of entrepreneurs and TechPlace staff
Tech Place is home to those men and women who have a dream and a passion that they are all in on.
The politicians got to make their comments and ten of the entrepreneurs were given time to explain what their business was about and how they were progressing.
Anita Cassidy, Ex Director of BEDT.
TechPlace is an arm of BEDT Burlington Economic Development and Tourism. It has a unique structure with a very distinct focus.
In 2020, the International Economic Development Council recognized TechPlace as one of the best economic development programs for entrepreneurship in North America. This gold medal represents not only the space, but the community that brings it to life. The award is something TechPlace sought.
These official openings are to a considerable degree a celebration of what is being done.
Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward
Mayor Marianne Meed Ward made several remarks in her short address. She said the organization didn’t realize the number of needs – cultural and educational that the hub was meeting. She said that she had eight new ideas as she walked into TechPlace last Tuesday, adding that the “next big thing is going to be here.
Angel One has aligned itself with TechPlace. It provides investors with access to quality startups and shared expertise. Engage in valuable networking and educational events, better deal flow with a shared workload, and reduced risk through syndication. All while supporting economic development in the region. It also connects entrepreneurs with the capital they need.
Making the case.
Has anything that started out at TechPlace grown to the point where they became a publicly traded company, the objective of many entrepreneurs? Not to the best of our knowledge.
What is available at Tech Place is very impressive.
Anyone with hopes and dreams of starting something big would be hard pressed to find a better place to call home.
Partnership are an integral part of the TechPlace mission. They work We work closely with their partnerw to ensure TechPlace members are getting access to the best programming and resources available. Membership is acquired through an endorsement from a TechPlace partner.
There are different levels of partnership starting with people who want a place to work. The get to use a “hot desk”.
Elizabeth Plouffe, Chief Minion at Spero Canada, a Workforce Development & Employment operation.
The unique membership model helps to ensure they have the right mix of companies within their walls.
City Councillor Paul Sharman listening to a budding entrepreneur.
To become a member at TechPlace, or to apply and access one of our 10 private offices available through our LaunchPad and Soft Landing program, you must obtain an endorsement from one of our partners. Our network of local and international partners offer a wide range of expertise, including funding, mentorship, programming, and international expansion. They tell us which companies would benefit from the space and which ones have the most potential to grow. This collaborative approach is what makes TechPlace a destination for the best in tech.
Basic Membership
Includes: Unlimited hot desking during business hours, Unlimited Wi-Fi, 30 hours/month of meeting rooms and event space booking time, exclusive invites to educational and networking events at TechPlace, free coffee and access to the kitchen, free parking, free guest reception support and inclusion in TechPlace member directory
More than a Dedicated Hot Desk
Private office with 24/7 access, Company signage outside the office, private wired and wireless network, Company logo on TechPlace website, opportunities to participate in TechPlace marketing campaigns and community initiatives.
6-12 month residency, $ 700/month +HST
LaunchPad Office
Intended for a growing tech-focused start-up in Ontario that has at 2 full-time employees and has plans to grow in the next year.
They have to have a minimum viable product (MVP) and can demonstrate market traction. TechPlace offers them a private space where they can set up a basecamp and focus on growing their business.
The Soft Landing Program
Joining the program starts with an application. A company may be eligible to join if:
They are looking to expand into the Canadian market, they are a technology company or an entrepreneur who has recently arrived in Canada and is seeking to settle in the Halton Region.
The ten organizations that are currently working out of TechPlace.
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