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Halifax Pitch Competition

Register for our first Startup Global National Pitch Competition in Halifax on April 29!

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Startup Canada Impact Report 2025

Connecting Canada's entrepreneurs from coast to coast to coast!

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NEW: Startup Canada National Pitch Competition

The Startup Global National Pitch Competition is our biggest pitch format yet!

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NEW: Startup Women Podcast powered by CIBC Business Banking

An 8-episode podcast series featuring real stories, insights and hard-won lessons from women building businesses across Canada.

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Check Out Our Latest Podcast Episode!

From one inspiring entrepreneur to another, join us as we discuss all things entrepreneurial, with some of Canada's best!

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Canada’s AI Moment: What We Heard at the Table

Read the full takeaways from our Startup Gov Roundtable, partnered with Meta.

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Startup Canada Tour 2026!

Our Tour is officially back for 2026 in Halifax, Victoria, and Mississauga!

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Startup Women 2026!

Dedicated to showing up for women all year round, Startup Women is an annual program offering support to early stage and scale up women-identifying entrepreneurs across Canada.

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Startup Women Resource Guide 📃

Get access to resources for women entrepreneurs from support organizations across Canada

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Startup Global 2026!

Startup Global is here to help you get your business export-ready by connecting you with tools, advisory support, and potential funding opportunities.

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NEW: Startup AI

This launchpad will equip your business with the knowledge, tools, and community to adopt AI strategically and responsibly.

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Startup AI Survey

We’ve launched our Startup AI survey to uncover how founders are using AI, what’s holding them back, and what support they really need in 2026!

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Startup Canada Event Calendar 🗓️

If you're ever wondering what upcoming virtual events we have, check out our virtual calendar!

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28 Resources to Support Black Entrepreneurs in Canada 📖

Check out our updated version of our most anticipated resource guide!

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Hiring: Director of Partnerships & Growth

This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who loves to build partnerships, close deals, and raise funds that power big ideas.

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Become a Speaker or Podcast Guest!

This is your chance to speak at our webinars, industry roundtables, or podcast! If you have insights, expertise, or lived experience that could inspire and support Canada’s entrepreneurial community, we’d love to hear from you.

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Startup Canada Tour 2025 Live Stream Recording

Re-live the full Mainstage live stream recording from Startup Canada Tour's Mississauga stop from October 2025!

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Curated 2SLGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurship Resource Guide

2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs across Canada face barriers that other communities don’t. 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs need resources, support, and content that empowers them within the startup ecosystem.

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Equal Slice Pitch Competition Winners Announced

$50,000 was given to Canadian entrepreneurs at our first ever Startup Canada Equal Slice Pitch Competition

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Announcing our partnership with Pizza Hut Canada! 🎉

Startup Canada and Pizza Hut Canada join forces in three-year partnership to support Canadian entrepreneurs.

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Tariff Tooklit 📝

We have created a Tariff Toolkit to gather resources in one place to support Canadian entrepreneurs!

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Essential Support for Indigenous Entrepreneurs

Discover the top tools and programs designed to support Indigenous entrepreneurs across Canada.

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Startup Gov Resource Guide 📒

A list of useful links and resources as it relates to government relations 101 for entrepreneurs!

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