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Startup Canada connects Canada’s entrepreneurs with the tools, community, and support needed to start and build their businesses.

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Startup Canada helps entrepreneurs by connecting local ecosystems from coast to coast, empowering women to catalyze change, supporting exporters with global goals, and bridging the gap between entrepreneurs and the Government of Canada.

Startup Women provides long-lasting support to women-identifying entrepreneurs across Canada all year long. Clients can access free topic-focused webinars, industry advisory circles, and meetings with Startup Women Leaders!

Startup Global helps entrepreneurs get export-ready by connecting them  with tools, advisory support and funding, – supporting entrepreneurs at every step of the way throughout the year.

Startup Gov offers unique opportunities for entrepreneurs and the private and public sectors to come together and co-create solutions and pathways for entrepreneurial success.

The Startup Canada Tour is an opportunity to connect with the Canadian entrepreneurship ecosystem through their national events.

Contact the team at Innovation Factory and CITM to get connected with Startup Canada.

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Quick Facts

  • Supporting early stage entrepreneurs
  • Export Readiness programming
  • Support for Women-identifying entrepreneurs
  • In-person events to connect start-ups with ecosystem supporters

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i.d.e.a. Fund Applications Open

Applications are now open for i.d.e.a. Fund Cohort 4

Are you developing and/or redesigning new green products, services, processes, and technologies that reduce environmental impact?

The i.d.e.a.™ Fund program focuses on supporting a more sustainable economy while fostering an inclusive and equitable growth in southern Ontario. Find out if you’re eligible to access up to $20,000 in matching seed funding and 30 hours of expert mentorship.

Applications are open from June 16 to July 7, 2025.

15th annual LiONS LAIR Pitch Competition

Celebrate the 15th anniversary of the LiONS LAIR pitch competition!

Since 2011, we’ve helped over 160 startups launch and scale their businesses. This fall, network with 350+ entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders at a milestone evening where community, growth & collaboration meet innovation.

Meet the top 10 finalists, and watch as they pitch their innovations live to a panel of investors and experts for cash prizes!

When: September 25, 2025 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm 

Where: Oakville Banquet & Conference Centre |
2515 Wyecroft Rd, Oakville, ON L6L 6P8