Startup Canada

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) offers free, personalized support to small businesses owners and self-employed individuals. The Liaison Officer (LO) service is available across Canada to help business owners understand their tax obligations, navigate the tax system, and avoid common errors when filing taxes. For more information, visit Canada.ca/cra-liaison-officer. ​​Join us for a session from the...

This webinar will empower early stage women entrepreneurs in Canada by equipping them with the knowledge and tools to successfully navigate the grant application process. We will explore a variety of pre-revenue grant opportunities specifically designed to support women-led businesses, provide guidance on crafting compelling grant proposals, and discuss effective strategies for maximizing your chances...

Thinking of applying to pitch at the Startup Global 2025 Pitch Competition? Hear from past winners on how they prepared to pitch live at the Grand Finale and secured the top prize money! We’ll also have one of the judges in attendance to talk about what they look for in a winning pitch. ​​LEARNING OBJECTIVES...

Our mission with Industry Roundtables is to give women-identifying entrepreneurs the chance to connect with and learn from industry experts and later stage founders in the Science & Technology space, share resources in real time, and learn about ecosystem support. ​​​This session will be hosted on Zoom meetings. We encourage all attendees to have their...

Our mission with Industry Roundtables is to give women-identifying entrepreneurs the chance to connect with and learn from industry experts and later stage founders in the Sustainability & Social Impact space, share resources in real time, and learn about ecosystem support. ​​​This session will be hosted on Zoom meetings. We encourage all attendees to have...

What does it really take to secure funding as a founder? Join us for a candid conversation between a successful entrepreneur and their investor as they share the behind-the-scenes of turning a great pitch into real capital. You’ll gain practical tips, honest insights, and a clearer understanding of the investor mindset. Whether you’re preparing to...

Understand the importance of intellectual property (IP) and learn how to safeguard your innovative ideas and creations. This webinar will cover essential IP concepts, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents, with specific guidance for entrepreneurs from equity-seeking groups in Canada. This webinar is suitable for early stage entrepreneurs belonging to equity-seeking communities, such as: Indigenous, First...

Discover how to successfully transition your business from a local player to a global competitor. This webinar will cover key aspects of international expansion, including market research, customer acquisition, digital...

Learn how to create robust financial projections, manage cash flow effectively, and determine the perfect price point for your products or services. This webinar will equip you with the financial tools and knowledge needed to build a sustainable business. Learning objectives: Develop accurate financial projections, including revenue forecasts, expense budgets, and profit and loss statements,...

This is the fourth and final webinar Startup Canada will host, as part of the Startup Women 2025 program. These webinars aim to support the business development of women-identifying entrepreneurs and give them the tools and know-how to navigate the early stages of their entrepreneurial journey. Tired of relying on friends and family for customers?...

Tired of relying on friends and family for customers? Learn effective customer acquisition tactics to build a loyal customer base and achieve sustainable business growth. ​LEARNING OBJECTIVES ​Identify and analyze various customer acquisition tactics suitable for your specific needs and target audience. ​Develop and implement a strategic plan for acquiring new customers. ​Build and nurture...

Our mission with Industry Roundtables is to give entrepreneurs the chance to connect with and learn from industry experts and later stage founders in the Retail & Consumer Packaged Goods space, share resources in real time, and learn about industry-specific ecosystem support. ​​This session will be hosted on Zoom. We encourage all attendees to have...