Get Ready Calgary Entrepreneurs! Your Tour Event Agenda is Here ??
Startup Canada
Connecting Canada’s entrepreneurs with the tools, community and support to start and build their businesses
We are just a few days away from our Calgary stop of the Startup Canada Tour! The Calgary Tour agenda has now been released, check out our lineup of workshops, expert panels, and more! If you haven’t purchased your pass, there is still time. PLUS - we're giving you an extra 20% off your pass today by using the code SCTOUR20 at checkout!
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Montreal startup secures $2M in pre-seed funding to use AI in making clinical trials more efficient
Simmunome is a local Montreal startup that uses AI in order to predict whether drug candidates will succeed or fail in clinical trials. Learn more about their upcoming milestones.
Kitchissippi Productions announces Indigenous Business Expo to celebrate Indigenous Businesses and economic reconciliation
Kitchissippi Productions is an Indigenous-owned production company that is hosting an Indigenous Business Expo on November 4 at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre in Pembroke.
?? Upcoming Programs and Events
#StartupChats | Income Stability and Entrepreneurship | TODAY at 1 pm (ET)
As an early stage founder, with a lack of funding, sometimes you have to make financial sacrifices. These decisions can lead to a lack of personal income and financial instability. Join us today from 1:00 to 1:30 pm (ET) for an Instagram live #StartupChats discussion on strategies to manage your income as an entrepreneur.
Startup Women Webinar | How I Raised My First 100K - and What I Did Next | Sept 27 at 12 pm (ET)
Are you looking to raise your very first fundraising round? Join us on Sept 27 for our next Startup Women webinar on raising your first $100K! Hear directly from founders who have been there and can share their best advice and tips.
Startup Global | How to Leverage Canada’s Free Trade Agreements with TCS | October 12 at 1 pm (ET)
Join us on Thursday, October 12, for a Startup Global Entrepreneurs Going Global Panel with the Trade Commissioner Service! In this session you’ll explore key chapters and trade policy topics, shedding light on how FTAs can open doors to new markets and avenues for growth for your business.
Startup Canada Tour - Brampton | October 26th
We're just one month away from our last Startup Canada Tour stop in Brampton! Join us at the Rose Brampton on October 26 for a day of networking and learning from industry experts! If you're unable to join us in person we are also?offering a?FREE virtual ticket that gives you access to all of our?mainstage sessions from home.?
Startup Canada Resources
Startup Canada: Entrepreneurship as Reconciliation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?was only approved by Parliament in 2021, but has helped educate many Canadians about pathways to reconciliation. Read our article on entrepreneurship and reconciliation, and utilizing social innovation as a tool for powering disruptive business models.?
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?? Ecosystem Resources, Grants, & Events
Sustainability with BDC: When environmental concerns guide growth
Anie Rouleau founded Unscented, a Québec-based company that centres around being environmentally conscious. Learn more about how Unscented is leveraging their sustainability value proposition to drive growth.
?? The Data Effect Ottawa: Canada's AI Future | November 2 at 8:30 (ET)
On November 2, 2023, join CityAge at The Data Effect Ottawa: Canada's AI Future presented by Google Cloud and Communitech to dive into?how AI can revolutionize Canada's growth and progress. PLUS - get an extra 20% off with promo code 20OTT23 at checkout.
?? Métis Voyageur Development Fund
Métis Voyageur Development Fund (MVDF) is a Métis-owned and controlled economic development agency that provides funding and support to Ontario Métis businesses. Tell MVDF how they can support you through their application process and a representative will reach out to you.
?? Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF)
The Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund’s mission is to advance the well-being of Aboriginal People in Northern Ontario through business and economic development. They provide support throughout the fund's application process to make applying to this fund seamless.
?? Community Spotlight
Meet Warren Steven Scott a Toronto-based designer whose accessory business went from selling in a local boutique to being featured in Vogue, Cosmo Magazine, and New York Magazine. He is a member of the Nlaka’pamux nation and has made a conscious effort to include his roots in his designs. After graduating from fashion school at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson), he worked retail for other designers, building his resume to start his own work. He created earrings that gained recognition during the pandemic when many were supporting local or BIPOC companies. Read more about Warren’s founding story and his entrepreneurial journey.
?? Tune in to the latest episodes of the Podcast
Startup Podcast: Pop Up Weddings with Sarah Anderson
Sarah Anderson knows weddings, loves love, and is the owner and operator of Wolfville Wedding Chapel located in Wolfville, Nova Scotia! She became a Justice of the Peace (JP) in 2017 and from the very first wedding she officiated (an elopement), she was head over heels for the tiny wedding approach to marriage.
Startup Women Podcast: How To - Navigate Parental Leave For Startups with Emma Devin and Lizzy Karp
We have the pleasure of exploring Brood ’s story, one that came to be through a passion for babies, friendship, and families. This conversation with Emma Devin and Lizzy Karp reminds us to look at parents and caretakers as whole beings, highlights the need for better education around setting up parental leave systems, and brings awareness to creating workplaces that are safe and inclusive. PLUS - use promo code STARTUP for 25% off all Brood courses.