Startup Canada

What does digital sovereignty mean for Canada’s future online? 🇨🇦 In this episode, Ben Waldman, Founder of Gander, shares why he’s building a made-in-Canada social platform and how entrepreneurship, innovation, and a safer digital experience go hand in hand. 🎧 Listen on your favourite streaming platform and follow the Startup Canada Podcast to stay inspired. https://lnkd.in/gutkES2z

Healthcare and technology are merging, tech is transforming how we stay healthy, treat illnesses, and deliver care. Join us for the second edition of our Industry Roundtable Webinar. Our roundtable will feature top Canadian healthcare and tech leaders diving into what’s working, what’s next, and why it matters. 🎙️ Meet our Speakers: Latchmi Raghunanan, Maman Biomedical Sabrina Bruehlmann, Nimble Science 🗓️ Thursday, June 5th 📍 Free & Virtual 🔗 Register: https://lu.ma/hikydsxe Secure Your Free Spot! Thank you to our Startup Global presenting sponsors, UPS and Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada #startupcanada #globalhealth #startupglobal

Final call! Applications close May 29 for the Equal Slice Pitch Competition in Toronto on June 10th. This is your chance to take the stage at Google Canada, gain expert mentorship, and compete for one of five $10,000 cash grants! That’s a total of $50,000 available for early-stage founders ready to grow their business and share their story. Let’s get you pitch-ready and in front of the right people - apply now - https://lu.ma/91ltd381 In partnership with @pizzahutcanada #EqualSlicePitchCompetition #StartupCanada #StartupCanadaEqualSliceProgram

We're kicking off the week on a high note at Startup Canada! Our team is ready to work with the newly elected Members of Parliament across all party lines to champion the voices of entrepreneurs from coast to coast. Our mission remains ensuring entrepreneurs are heard across party lines, addressing their concerns and helping to shape a clear path toward sustainable growth and innovation. We look forward to building strong, collaborative relationships that support Canada’s entrepreneurs. #StartupCanada #Entrepreneurship #PolicyForGrowth #SmallBusinessSupport #StartupGov

“Most of our digital infrastructure in Canada is U.S.-based. The opportunity now is to grow our resilience - to build infrastructure that is truly ours.” Ben Waldman, Founder of Gander, is on this week’s #StartupPodcast, and this conversation matters. 🎧 Tune in to hear it https://lnkd.in/gutkES2z In partnership with Mastercard and Constant Contact

What’s your WHY? We asked our recent pitch competition winners why they stepped up to the mic, and their answers? Inspiring, bold, and incredibly relatable. Now it’s your turn. If you’re an early-stage founder with a vision, apply to pitch at our Startup Canada Equal Slice Pitch Competition on June 10 in Toronto! Applications close this Thursday, May 29. Don’t wait, your “WHY” could take you further than you think. Thank you to our partner Pizza Hut Canada #StartupCanada #StartupCanadaEqualSliceProgram #CanadianEntrepreneurs #PitchCompetition

From funding deadlines to founder-focused events, here’s what Canadian entrepreneurs need to know this week. Don’t miss your last chance to apply for $10K at the Equal Slice Pitch Competition in Toronto - the deadline is this week!

What does it take to build a health tech company that challenges the status quo? In this clip, Dallas Barnes, Founder of Reya Health, shares how lived experience, vulnerability, and mission-driven community-building shaped her journey. 🎧 Hear more on your favourite streaming platform and follow the Startup Canada Podcast so you never miss an episode. https://lnkd.in/gd2RD4RB In partnership with Mastercard and Constant Contact #StartupCanadaPodcast #StartupPodcast #CanadianEntrepreneurSupport

Healthcare and technology are merging, tech is transforming how we stay healthy, treat illness, and deliver care. Join us for our second Startup Global Industry Roundtable of 2025, featuring top Canadian healthcare and tech leaders diving into what’s working, what’s next, and why it matters. 🗓️ Thursday, June 5th ⏰ 10 AM -12 PM PT | 1 - 3PM ET 📍Free & Virtual Secure Your Free Spot! 🔗 Register: lu.ma/hikydsxe Thank you to our Startup Global presenting sponsors, UPS and Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada C, and program sponsors @FITT and TD Diverse Customer Segments Canada. #StartupCanada #StartupGlobal #entrepreneurship #roundtable #community

If you’ve been following the energy of our Startup Global Pop-up Pitch Competitions, you know how powerful a strong pitch can be. Now, we’re helping equity-seeking founders build and improve their own! Join us TOMORROW and get ready to Empower Your Pitch! This is the first webinar in our Startup Canada Equal Slice program, designed to support early-stage entrepreneurs from systemically excluded communities. Led by Rohit Mehta (DoGood Funding), Amin Yazdani Salekdeh (Craver) and Mehrsa Raeiszadeh, PhD Raeiszadeh (Revenue Consultant), this session will provide practical strategies to help you pitch your business with clarity, purpose, and confidence, while addressing the unique challenges you may face. Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Time: 12:00–1:30 PM ET | 9:00–10:30 AM PT Location: Online (free to attend) Register now to gain the tools to tell your story and secure the support you deserve: https://lu.ma/uoui09a7 Pizza Hut Canada