TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario

About TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario

TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario is a business and professional services consulting firm located on Dufferin Avenue in downtown London, Ontario. The organization serves as a hub for dreamers, innovators, and world-changing ideas, welcoming a diverse range of clients including entrepreneurs, startups, scale-ups, and world-class enterprises. They describe themselves as a business ally and cheerleader dedicated to fostering a vibrant technology community and fueling growth in Canada’s innovation economy. The business provides free coaching and advisory services designed to help tech companies grow. Their offerings include guidance on product development, grant applications, market research, sales strategy, pitch preparation, marketing, investment preparation, and intellectual property. They support various industries, such as agriculture, medical devices, advanced manufacturing, software development, and artificial intelligence. Specific programs and resources include 1-on-1 sessions with business advisors, access to a roster of Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs) with lived experience in fields like Climate Tech, M&A, and e-commerce, and specialized growth coaching in areas like finance strategy, project management, and venture scaling. TechAlliance has been serving Canadian tech founders for over 25 years and has supported more than 2,100 companies since 2018. The organization is led by a collaborative team including Chief Executive Officer Christina Fox and Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Starcok. They also host various community events, such as networking tech meetups in London, St. Thomas, and Woodstock, as well as masterclasses and pitch competitions like the Polaris Pitch Competition & Innovation Showcase.