Startup Canada Equal Slice Program
In partnership with Pizza Hut, this program supports underserved Canadian entrepreneurs through pitch competitions, webinars, and business resources—offering $100,000 annually in grants to help them grow and scale.
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Curated 2SLGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurship Resource Guide
Presented by Wealthy Unicorn, this resource guide features documents, videos, spreadsheets, infographics and more to empower folks in the startup ecosystem.
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Startup Canada Tour 2025
The Startup Canada Tour is back for 2025, stopping in two major Canadian cities! Tickets are now live, grab yours today!
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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 pitch applications are now open!
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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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Startup Canada Welcomes New Board Chair and Vice Chair
Startup Canada is pleased to announce the election of Ali Taiyeb as…
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Five Entrepreneurs Awarded $50,000 at Inaugural Equal Slice Pitch Competition in Toronto
Startup Canada and Pizza Hut Canada spotlight Canadian founders through a new…
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Entrepreneurs Take the Stage in Vancouver at Startup Global Pop-up Pitch Competition
Vancouver, BC, May 13, 2025 – The Startup Global Pop-up Pitch Competition…
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Elevating Calgary’s Entrepreneurs: Fuelling Innovation and Connection at the 2025 Startup Canada Tour
On April 29th, over 1000 entrepreneurs from across Alberta came together at…
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Calgary Entrepreneurs Shine at Startup Global Pop-up Pitch Competition and Win Big
Calgary, AB, May 2, 2025 – Startup Canada is thrilled to announce…
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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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Startup Canada Tour
Bringing together early stage entrepreneurs across Canada
Since 2023, the Startup Canada Tour has been traveling nationwide, connecting early stage entrepreneurs with local ecosystem partners. With over 200 support partners, 4,481 attendees, and events in 10 cities (and counting), the tour continues to grow. Explore the 2025 program to see where we're heading next and register for an event near you.
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