IDEA Connect Summer Market
About the Event
What happens when young entrepreneurs turn their ideas into real businesses?
Join us for the IDEA Connect Summer Market, an evening celebrating youth innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship in Mississauga.
Throughout the summer, a group of inspiring young entrepreneurs has worked to build and launch businesses from the ground up. Now, they are ready to showcase their products and services in a dynamic marketplace setting, connect with the community, and put their entrepreneurial skills into action.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the entrepreneurs, learn about their business journeys, and shop a range of unique products and specialized services.
Admission: Free, registration required
Location: IDEA Square One, inside Square One Shopping Centre
Second floor, beside The Rec Room
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Who It’s For
Community members, families, entrepreneurs, business professionals, and anyone interested in supporting the next generation of Mississauga entrepreneurs.
Why You Should Attend:
Support Local Youth: These students took a bold leap into entrepreneurship—help celebrate their journey and success.
Shop Unique Products and Services: From to innovative refreshments, car detailing, photography/videography, game development platform, marketing, customized dessert boxes, crochet items, press-on nails, marketing companies, there’s something for everyone.
Experience IDEA Square One: Visit our entrepreneur hub and see where ideas come to life.
Win Prizes: Attendees who visit each vendor are entered into a raffle to win a prize
Celebrate Community: Be part of a growing movement that champions youth, innovation, and small business in Mississauga.
Featured Student Business's include:
Hyprboost Tech
Clevoir
EPIC Car Detailing
KDOT
Helios Growth Systems
Glu Nails
Gig Tax Books
Sauga Task Crew
Six Blade Studios
Jobbli
Knot my Hook
Luo Media
Brown Butter Bakehouse
Why Attend?
These young entrepreneurs have taken a bold step by turning their ideas into businesses. Your presence makes a difference, not only by supporting their sales, but also by building their confidence and encouraging their future as entrepreneurs.
Admission is free, but space is limited. Register now to secure your spot and support the future of entrepreneurship in Mississauga.
Come shop local, discover new ideas, and celebrate the creativity and ambition of Mississauga’s young business community.
Location
IDEA Square One
Inside Square One Shopping Centre
Second floor, beside The Rec Room
Mississauga, Ontario