Startup Gov
Startup Gov connects the perspectives of entrepreneurs, industry executives, and government representatives and creates opportunities for ideas, information and thoughtful exchange to occur. The program provides founders with a platform to share their perspectives with government officials and for the government to hear from founders from across Canada. The program also curates resources, and programs available at the Federal level to help streamline access to services for early stage founders through webinars and communications campaigns.
About Startup Gov
What is it?
Startup Gov provides opportunities for entrepreneurs to build relationships, and share recommendations and feedback with government officials to create the conditions necessary for entrepreneurial success in Canada.
How we do it
We are dedicated to enhancing support for early-stage entrepreneurs by streamlining access to government services and simplifying available programs and resources. Through a series of founder roundtables, curated educational resources, ongoing advocacy efforts, and strategic communication campaigns, Startup Gov empowers entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate government support systems effectively.
The core elements
Activities will occur over the course of a full calendar year with the aim of providing productive opportunities for entrepreneurs, private sector partners, and government to co-create a path forward as we look to entrepreneurship as a main driver for economic growth and stability in Canada.
Educate
Educate entrepreneurs on resources available to support them and provide awareness on how they can benefit from programs by showcasing the suite of government support and resources available to entrepreneurs.
Advocate
Advocate on behalf of entrepreneurs and teach entrepreneurs how to become their own advocates by providing them with opportunities to share feedback, concerns, and recommendations with key government officials.
Access
Create opportunities for entrepreneurs to gain first hand experience accessing government funding and support.
Network
Provide networking opportunities for entrepreneurs to meet government officials.
Advocacy Roundtables
Amplifying entrepreneurs’ voices to government
Startup Canada will continue host a series of invitation-only advocacy roundtable discussions engaging entrepreneurs from across the country. These roundtables will provide an opportunity for Startup Canada to hear directly from entrepreneurs regarding pressing issues so we can bring the recommendations and solutions directly to government to implement change to create a more supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem in Canada.
Events
Connecting entrepreneurs with the right resources
Startup Gov will host an-invite only event in Ottawa in the fall focused on entrepreneurship in Canada which will engage the Canadian entrepreneurial ecosystem, including key government officials, entrepreneurs and other Startup Canada partners.
Watch past events
LEARNING AND INSIGHTS
Resource Sharing Library
As part of Startup Gov, a comprehensive government relations toolkit was developed to provide entrepreneurs with foundational government relations tools and support them with their own advocacy efforts. Additionally, we have pulled some helpful links to support entrepreneurs with finding programs and services that can aid them in their entrepreneurial journey.
Access the toolkit
Social Media
Informational Communications Campaigns
Throughout the year, Startup Canada will share government resources, events, news, and policy announcements impacting entrepreneurs across our social media channels.
You can stay updated on the latest news and Startup Gov programming by following us online and subscribing to our mailing list!
Stay in the know
Subscribe to our mailing list to be the first to hear about any and all Startup Gov programming.
Join the listOur program partners
This program would not be possible without the generous support of our partners. Thank you to our 2025 partners below.
Presenting Partner
Ecosystem Partner
Community Partner
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Join our mailing list to receive updates on Startup Gov activities, we will have some exciting announcements in the next month.
Yes, we will be hosting a series of webinars and workshops throughout the year. To receive reminders on our latest webinars and workshops, subscribe to our mailing list.
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Yes, as part of Startup Gov, Startup Canada historically hosted a large style conference in Ottawa during BDC’s Small Business Week™, called Startup Day on the Hill. This year, we have decided to activate that event once again through our Startup Canada Tour! Stay tuned for more dates and details.
Email gov@startupcan.ca !