Startup Canada Tour
The Startup Canada Tour offers entrepreneurs the chance to connect with the mentors, investors, and industry leaders necessary to help accelerate their startup's growth. The Startup Canada Tour brings Canada's entrepreneurial ecosystem directly to you, delivering actionable strategies, meaningful connections, and the community support you need to take your business to the next level.
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What is it?
The Startup Canada Tour is where early-stage entrepreneurs come to build real networks, learn from those who’ve walked the path, and get the practical support needed to move forward. This is a space for honest conversation and actionable guidance from people who understand what you’re building.
In 2025, over 2,700 entrepreneurs joined us across Calgary and Mississauga, and we can’t wait to see what the 2026 Startup Canada Tour will bring!
Overview
Why Entrepreneurs Show Up
Make Connections That Count
At each Tour stop, connect one-on-one with expert mentors in our Ask the Expert Lounge, discover support organizations designed to help founders like you, and meet fellow entrepreneurs facing the same challenges. These are the relationships that will help move businesses forward.
Learn What Actually Works
Hear from founders who've built successful businesses, investors who fund them, and experts who support them daily. Our keynotes, panels, and workshops address real challenges, from securing early-stage funding to protecting your mental health to leveraging AI without losing your edge.
Leave with Momentum
Whether you're validating your first idea or ready to scale, you'll walk away with practical tools, clear next steps, and the confidence that comes from knowing you're not building alone.
2025 Tour Highlights
Over 2,700 entrepreneurs. 47 speakers. 77 expert mentors. Two unforgettable days in Calgary and Mississauga. Relive the moments that made 2025 special.
COMING SOON: Startup Canada Tour 2026
Three Cities. One Mission: Supporting Canada's Founders.
In 2026, we're expanding the Tour to three major Canadian cities. We'll announce dates and locations in February 2026. Sign up for our newsletter today to stay informed when tickets launch and to take advantage of special early bird pricing.
What to expect: High-energy venues built for connection. Our popular Ask the Expert Lounge will be back again, offering one-on-one guidance for Canadian entrepreneurs. The return of our Startup Global Pop-up Pitch Competition with serious cash prizes will take place at each stop. And more networking opportunities designed to turn introductions into lasting partnerships. Based on your feedback, we're making the 2026 Tour our most impactful yet.
Past Year Recaps
Our favourite highlights
See the Startup Canada Tour in action over the years.
Thank You To Our 2025 Program Partners
The 2025 Tour was powered by organizations committed to Canada's entrepreneurial ecosystem. We're grateful for your support.
Presenting Partner
Mainstage Partner
Entrepreneur Support Zone Partner
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Event Partners
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Ecosystem Partners
We Invite You To Partner With Us in 2026
Want to connect with thousands of early-stage founders and support Canada's entrepreneurial community? Apply to become a Tour partner today!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Early-stage entrepreneurs, support organizations, investors, mentors, industry experts, and educators. In 2025, we brought together over 2,700 participants across Calgary, Mississauga, and our virtual livestream.
Registration for Startup Canada Tour 2026 will open in early February. 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 Tour stops are in person. Mainstage sessions from our final stop will be livestreamed.
Three Canadian cities. Dates and locations announced in February 2026.
Of course! You are welcome to attend multiple Tour stops; you will just need to register separately for each stop.
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.