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Calgary Pitch Competition

Apply for our new Startup Global Pop-up Pitch Competition in Calgary on June 16!

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Equal Slice Pitch Competition

Apply for our in-person Equal Slice Pitch Competition in Toronto on June 3!

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Startup Canada Event Calendar 🗓️

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

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Virtual Pitch Competition

Sign up for our Virtual Pitch Competition happening on May 26!

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WEBINAR: When the Price Isn't Right: Competition Law and Pricing Practices

Join us for our free webinar with Competition Bureau Canada

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SWAN is back!

Learn about our 2026 cohort!

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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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Startup Canada Tour 2026!

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

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Startup Women Resource Guide 📃

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

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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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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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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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