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Startup Canada
Connecting Canada’s entrepreneurs with the tools, community and support to start and build their businesses
Welcome to Startup Your Week with Startup Canada, a curated weekly newsletter for Canada's startup and small business ecosystem. Keep reading to see upcoming events, programs, and get access to the tools and resources you need for success.
We're back!
We hope you all had a restful holiday break and are feeling ready for the new year! We're excited to be back for another year of providing you with the events, tools, and resources you need to launch and grow your business in 2024. ???
memoryKPR Wins?Prestigious Startup Canada Global People's Choice Award
Learn more about memoryKPR - the People's Choice Award Winner for the 2023 Startup Global Pitch Competition.
'Support local': Winnipeg shoppers flocking to small businesses this holiday season
Local businesses in Winnipeg experienced an upsurge in support from their local shoppers throughout the recent holiday season.
Our 2023 Highlights
We’re reflecting on our flagship programs this past year and highlighting key milestones from the year in our latest blog post and infographic! From Startup Women to #StartupChats - we were able to accomplish so much through our flagship programs and connect with entrepreneurs and ecosystem support organizations from coast to coast to coast. Thank you to everyone who engaged with and supported us in 2023, we can't wait to share what we have in store for this year!
Stay tuned for Startup Canada Tour 2024
We announced the official stops and dates for Startup Canada Tour 2024
This year, we’ll be stopping in:
Mark your calendars and join us for one of our Tour stops!
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?? CGLCC Ecosystem Fund Applications Are Open | Due January 31, 2024
Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) for their Ecosystem Fund are open. This provides the opportunity for non-profit organizations working with 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs to secure funding for their project. They will be hosting webinars to provide more information.
The Forum - The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Semi-Final Event 2024 (Vancouver) | February 15 2024
The Forum is hosting The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Semi-Final in person in Vancouver this year! Together, they'll watch some of Canada’s most promising entrepreneurs share their business visions and cheer them on in anticipation of the selection of three finalists, who will have the opportunity to access up to $90,000 CAD in the different forms of capital that are critical to sustaining long term growth and prosperity.?
StrikeUP Canada Conference | February 29, 2024, at 10 am (ET)
The StrikeUP Canada 's Digital Conference for Women Entrepreneurs is back on February 29, 2024! Get inspired and tune in from 10 am to 3 pm (ET) for an empowering lineup of keynotes, panels, workshops, and networking sessions that will uncover key strategies on sustainable business practices, funding, leadership skills and global market opportunities. It’s FREE to attend! Join virtually or in person at one of the StrikeUP live viewing parties!
Laura Whitaker, Founder of Wildcraft Skincare
The founder of Wildcraft Skincare, Laura Whitaker , is an Indigenous woman who started the company with the goal of making high-end skincare products more widely available. After searching for affordable, natural skincare options and finding none, Laura was inspired to use her knowledge of nature to create accessible holistic skincare. Wildcraft Skincare offers a variety of products that are made by hand in their Toronto studio using premium, cruelty-free, and 100% natural ingredients. Find out more about Laura and her amazing sustainable skincare brand.
Live: Startup Canada Tour
In this episode of the Startup Canada Podcast, we look back at the fifth and final stop of the Startup Canada Tour in Brampton, Ontario. We spoke with entrepreneurs after they took part in the Pop-up Pitch Competition, heard what the judges thought, and met the 2023 winners of the Startup Global Pitch Competition Grand Finale! Tune in to this episode and hear from Lianna Genovese , Lizaveta Akhvledziani Carew, CFA , Kimesha Walters , and Rashmi Prakash .
Support for Women-led Startups in Canada?
In this episode, Natasha Peter of Kaska Dena Designs, and Conor Phillips of Roamlii , join us to discuss valuable support for women-led startups. Tune in to hear their insights on support available for women-led startups in Canada and if the supports that are currently available are valuable.
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