Startup Canada
Canada's leading entrepreneurship organization. We aim to make Canada the best place to nurture businesses by connecting Canadian entrepreneurs and startups with the support, communi
Ottawa, Canada
Startup Canada is Canada’s leading entrepreneurship organization. We aim to make Canada the best place to nurture businesses by connecting Canadian entrepreneurs and startups with the support, community, and tools they need to start and build their businesses. We serve entrepreneurs from all backgrounds, industries, and stages of development, with a network reflective of Canada’s diverse population. Our flagship programs include Startup Women, Startup Global, Startup Gov, and Startup Communities. We’re home to leaders and go-getters who are compassionate at heart, and we believe in empowering grassroots communities and creating win-win-win solutions.
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Programs
Startup Women
otherYear-long program offering women-identifying entrepreneurs topic-focused webinars, industry advisory circles, and interactive 1:1 meetings with Startup Women leaders
Startup Global
otherFree annual flagship program that recognizes exporting importance, celebrates entrepreneurs in the global marketplace, and empowers early-stage founders to take businesses international
Startup Gov
otherProgram connecting entrepreneurs, innovators, industry executives, and government representatives through webinars, roundtables, and advocacy work
Equal Slice Program
otherPartnership with Pizza Hut supporting underserved Canadian entrepreneurs through pitch competitions, webinars, and business resources, offering $100,000 annually in grants
Business Owner's Toolbox
courseFree online hub providing foundational knowledge and resources required to start and scale a business in Canada
Startup Canada Tour
eventNationwide tour traveling to multiple Canadian cities connecting early-stage entrepreneurs with local ecosystem partners
and 2 more programs
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Operates across Canada with over 200 support partners. Startup Canada Tour has hosted events in 10 cities with plans to expand to Halifax, Victoria, and Mississauga in 2026. Partners include Pizza Hut, CIBC Business Banking, and Mastercard. Publishes weekly newsletter for entrepreneurs.
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BAI Type
Foundations & Ecosystem-Building
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).
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Entity Type
Not-for-Profit
Operating Regions
National (all of Canada)
4,481 attendees across Startup Canada Tour events since 2023
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