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

Description

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 to get connected with Startup Canada.

Get connected with Startup Canada

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
i.d.e.a. Fund Applications Open

Applications are now open for i.d.e.a. Fund Cohort 3

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 September 9 to September 30, 2024.

14th Annual LiONS LAIR Pitch Competition and in-person Gala on September 26, 2024 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Tickets available on lionslair.ca

Attend the 14th annual LiONS LAIR pitch competition

Since 2011, Innovation Factory’s LiONS LAIR has helped more than 150 startups launch and scale their businesses. This fall, join over 350 entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders to network over dinner and drinks, celebrate innovation, and watch finalists pitch live to a panel of judges to win cash and in-kind prizes.

When: September 26, 2024 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm 

Where: LiUNA Station – 360 James St. N, Hamilton, Ontario L8L 1H5