Startup Canada Tour
The Startup Canada Tour gives entrepreneurs invaluable access to industry leaders, mentors, investors, ecosystem resources, and an inspiring community of support partners. Expand your skills and knowledge, and gain exclusive insights, impactful connections, and practical strategies to accelerate your startup's growth and drive your business forward!
Register for an eventGet Ready, The Startup Canada Tour is Coming to a Canadian City Near You!
What is it?
The Startup Canada Tour is your opportunity to connect with the Canadian entrepreneurship ecosystem! This national event allows us to bring together early stage entrepreneurs to build out their networks, learn from industry experts, and drive their businesses forward!
In 2025, we are travelling to two entrepreneur-centric cities…. Are you joining us?
Overview
What to expect
Build Your network
At each Startup Canada Tour stop, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with business mentors and entrepreneur support organizations from near and far, representing local, provincial, and national support organizations. Meet with experts in our Ask the Expert Lounge and connect with other entrepreneurs to grow your business network!
Learn from industry experts
Throughout the day you’ll have access to keynotes, panels, and workshops featuring leading industry experts. Attend insightful sessions, from early stage funding strategies to practical lessons from entrepreneurs to propel your business forward.
Drive your business forward
Whether you’re at the ideation stage or looking to expand your business, you’ll leave the Startup Canada Tour with the tools, resources, and connections to take your business to the next level!
Mark your calendars
The 2025 Startup Canada Tour is set to be our most dynamic and impactful yet! The 2025 Tour will take place in spacious, high-energy venues designed to inspire innovation, foster learning, and spark meaningful connections. This year, we’re bringing Canada’s entrepreneurial spirit to two vibrant cities, Calgary and Mississauga.
The excitement doesn’t stop there! We are also expanding our popular Ask the Expert Lounge, featuring mentors and topics curated from 2024 attendee feedback.
The Startup Global Pop-up Pitch Competition will also be back with both virtual and in-person ways to participate. Plus, we’re introducing more networking opportunities than ever before, giving you more chances to connect with entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and changemakers from across Canada.
Calgary, Alberta
Join us at Calgary’s premier convention and exhibition venue, just minutes from downtown at Stampede Park! This state-of-the-art facility is central and beautiful, and will give you all the space you need to network throughout the day!
- April 29, 2025 | BMO Centre
Mississauga, Ontario
This vibrant cultural hub is in the heart of Mississauga and offers a dynamic space and modern design that will allow us to focus on all things entrepreneurial!
- October 21, 2025 | Living Arts Centre
Ready to Pitch Your Business?
Are you a Canadian entrepreneur ready to take your startup to the next level? Our Pitch Competitions are back this year! This is your chance to showcase your business, gain exposure, and compete for some amazing prizes! Don’t miss your opportunity to pitch in front of industry leaders and investors!
Applications for Calgary Now Open | Mississauga Applications open Summer 2025
Past Year Recaps
Our favourite highlights
See the Startup Canada Tour in action over the years.
Our 2025 program partners
We’re thankful to have the following partners join us on the Startup Canada Tour!
Presenting Partner
Mainstage Partner
Entrepreneur Support Zone Partner
Production Partner
Event Partners
Ecosystem Partners
Apply to be a partner
Want to become a Startup Canada Tour partner? Complete our Partner Application Form below.
Apply to be a partnerFAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Startup Canada Tour brings together early stage entrepreneurs, support organisations, investors, mentors, industry experts, and educators for a day of learning and connecting with the entrepreneurial community.
Registration for Startup Canada Tour 2025 will open in late January. Costs vary depending on the Tour stop you plan to attend and your ticket category type. All Startup Canada Tour passes are in CAD$. Prices exclude applicable service fees and taxes and will be calculated at checkout. Pass purchases are final sale and non-refundable.
Subscribe to the Startup Canada mailing list to be notified when applications officially open for the Startup Global Pitch Competition.
All Startup Canada Tour stops will be held in person. Mainstage sessions will be live-streamed from our final Tour stop in Mississauga, Ontario.
In 2025, Startup Canada Tour will be stopping in two locations:
- Calgary, Alberta | April 29, 2025
- Mississauga, Ontario | October 21, 2025
Of course! You are welcome to attend multiple Tour stops, you will just need to register separately for each Tour stop you wish to attend.
We will be announcing the speakers and schedules for each Tour stop closer to the individual event dates.
We strive to create accessible and inclusive spaces for all community members. If we require additional accommodations to ensure your participation, please email events@startupcan.ca. We ask that any accommodation requests be made within 10 business days of the event.
Please contact partnerships@startupcan.ca to discuss partnership opportunities with Startup Canada Tour.
Apply to be a speaker by completing the following Speaker Application form.
Apply to be a volunteer at a Startup Canada Tour stop near you by filling out our Volunteer Application form.