MISSISSAUGA, ON – July 11, 2025 – J-SAS, creator of the Compliance-as-a-Service platform ProtechSuite, has been selected as one of ten finalists for the 2025 LiONS LAIR Pitch Competition, hosted by Innovation Factory. The selection follows J-SAS’ successful completion of the Founders Fast Track, a six-week program offering mentorship, networking, and education to Ontario’s most promising early-stage tech companies.
ProtechSuite is built on a simple but powerful belief: Compliance should be easy. Designed for small and mid-sized companies, consultants, MSPs/MSSPs, and auditors, the platform automates the entire compliance journey—from evidence collection to audit readiness. With support for major frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PIPEDA, and custom standards, ProtechSuite provides prebuilt policies, mapped controls, and a unique cross-framework engine—so companies can do the work once and apply it everywhere.
In addition to streamlining compliance for businesses, ProtechSuite offers:
“Being selected for LiONS LAIR is an exciting and humbling moment for our team,” said Ryan Devers, VP, Product Strategy of J-SAS. “We’re incredibly proud to bring a Made-in-Canada compliance platform to the national stage—something built right here, to serve companies around the world. This opportunity is about more than pitching—it’s about showing what Canadian startups can do and getting the word out about how we’re making compliance easy, affordable, and accessible.”
Now in its 15th year, LiONS LAIR has helped over 160 startups accelerate growth, secure investment, and launch into global markets. This year’s competition will culminate in a live, televised gala event on September 25, 2025, where finalists will pitch their solutions to a panel of judges and a crowd of 350+ business and innovation leaders.
“Being selected as a finalist for the 2025 LiONS LAIR Pitch Competition is a testament to the innovation and dedication demonstrated by J-SAS. Their unique solution showcases the thriving entrepreneurial spirit of our region, and we are thrilled to support them on their journey and continued success,” said Shannon Graszat, Manager, Venture Growth at Innovation Factory.
Ryan Devers will attend the gala in person to deliver a two-minute pitch, showcasing how J-SAS is democratizing compliance and helping organizations of all types gain trust, reduce risk, and win business.
Visit lionslair.ca to purchase tickets and support J-SAS and other finalists at this year’s event.
About J-SAS
J-SAS is a Canadian cybersecurity company focused on automating compliance for modern businesses. Its flagship product, ProtechSuite, simplifies regulatory readiness by providing end-to-end tooling for evidence collection, risk management, policy creation, and audit preparation. Built to support global standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PIPEDA, and more, ProtechSuite empowers businesses, consultants, MSPs, and auditors to minimize effort, gain trust and win business while expanding their impact and services.
www.j-sas.com
About Innovation Factory
Innovation Factory is a not-for-profit business accelerator, serving as the catalyst for technology innovation in the Hamilton, Halton, Brant and Norfolk regions since 2010. Innovation Factory provides business services, training, mentorship, and strategic connections to drive market adoption, leverage intellectual property, and increase revenues, investment, and jobs. Innovators can also access sector-specific resources including exclusive smart transportation test environments and data; and a formal life science and health innovation ecosystem.
www.innovationfactory.ca
About LiONS LAIR
Innovation Factory’s LiONS LAIR is a pitch competition and in-person gala that brings together over 350 industry leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors across Ontario’s key innovation sectors. The annual event offers startups a platform to showcase their innovative solutions to a panel of experienced investors and entrepreneurs, compete for prizes, and accelerate their business growth.
www.lionslair.ca
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