Startup Global
This free, annual flagship program recognizes the importance that exporting plays on the Canadian economy, celebrates those making waves in the global marketplace, and empowers early stage founders to take their businesses to the international stage. The Startup Global wildcard pitch applications are now open!
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Startup Canada Tour 2023
A five stop national opportunity to connect with the Canadian entrepreneurship ecosystem!
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Women Exporters Program
In partnership with UPS Canada, Startup Canada is proud to present the Women Exporters Program (WEP). The WEP will provide tools, training and networks that help women-owned businesses connect with potential customers globally, through international trade and e-commerce.
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Startup Women
This year-long program offers women-identifying entrepreneurs topic-focused webinars, industry advisory circles, and interactive 1:1 meetings with Startup Women leaders. We know that when you support women, you support a nation.
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Startup Gov
Through webinars, roundtables, and continued advocacy work, Startup Gov connects the perspectives of entrepreneurs, innovators, industry executives, and government representatives to raise the bar for Canada as a globally competitive and innovative nation!
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Business Owner's Toolbox
Take your first step toward building the business of your dreams through our free online hub that has all the tools you'll need.
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Our flagship programs
We help every entrepreneur by connecting local ecosystems from coast to coast to coast, empowering women to catalyze change, supporting exporters with global goals, and bridging the gap between entrepreneurs and the Government of Canada.
Startup Women
Providing long-lasting support to women-identifying entrepreneurs across Canada all year long. Get free access to topic-focused webinars, industry advisory circles, and interactive 1:1 meetings!
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Startup Global
Startup Global gets you export-ready by connecting you with tools, advisory support and funding—now supporting you at every step of the way throughout the whole year.
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Startup Gov
Startup Gov provides unique opportunities for entrepreneurs and the private and public sectors to come together and co-create solutions and pathways for entrepreneurial success.
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Business Owner's Toolbox
A central online hub that provides a comprehensive package of foundational knowledge and resources required to start and scale a business in Canada.
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Accessing Government Grants for Your Business
Scotiabank Financial Literacy Campaign 2023 *The following content should not be considered…
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Jamie Savage Appointed New Startup Canada Board of Directors Chair
OTTAWA, ON – October 30, 2023. The Startup Canada Board of Directors…
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Startup Canada Announces Startup Global Pitch Competition 2023 Winners
Brampton, ON – October 26th, 2023 | Today, Startup Canada announced the…
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Calgary Small Business Advances to Startup Canada Global Pitch Grand Finale
Calgary, AB – September 28th, 2023 | Today Startup Canada announced the…
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Startup Canada and CAIN Partner to Improve Canada’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
On Thursday, September 28, Startup Canada announced our continued partnership with the…
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Stay ahead of the curve
Keep yourself in the loop through our on-going podcasts with leading entrepreneurs. Available on all streaming platforms.
Startup Canada Podcast
We speak with the movers and shakers of Canada’s entrepreneurship community to give a glimpse into the future of business.
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Listen in on interviews with leading women experts, entrepreneurs, and organizations to help you to make your vision a reality, faster.
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Host Sunshine Tenasco speaks with Indigenous entrepreneurs to share stories and lessons of creating, building, healing, impact and reconciliation through entrepreneurship.
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Startup Canada Tour
Bringing together early stage entrepreneurs across Canada
Startup Canada Tour is a five stop national opportunity to connect with the Canadian entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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