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Our flagship programs

We help every entrepreneur by connecting local ecosystems from coast to coast to coast, empowering women to catalyze change, supporting exporters with global goals, and bridging the gap between entrepreneurs and the Government of Canada.

Startup Women

Providing long-lasting support to women-identifying entrepreneurs across Canada all year long. Get free access to topic-focused webinars, industry advisory circles, and interactive 1:1 meetings!

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Startup Global

Startup Global gets you export-ready by connecting you with tools, advisory support and funding—now supporting you at every step of the way throughout the whole year.

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Startup Gov

Startup Gov provides unique opportunities for entrepreneurs and the private and public sectors to come together and co-create solutions and pathways for entrepreneurial success.

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Business Owner's Toolbox

A central online hub that provides a comprehensive package of foundational knowledge and resources required to start and scale a business in Canada.

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Listen

Stay ahead of the curve

Keep yourself in the loop through our on-going podcasts with leading entrepreneurs. Available on all streaming platforms.

Startup Canada Podcast

We speak with the movers and shakers of Canada’s entrepreneurship community to give a glimpse into the future of business.

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Startup Women Podcast

Listen in on interviews with leading women experts, entrepreneurs, and organizations to help you to make your vision a reality, faster.

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Pow Wow Pitch Podcast

Host Sunshine Tenasco speaks with Indigenous entrepreneurs to share stories and lessons of creating, building, healing, impact and reconciliation through entrepreneurship.

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Startup Canada Tour

Bringing together early stage entrepreneurs across Canada

Startup Canada Tour is a five stop national opportunity to connect with the Canadian entrepreneurship ecosystem.

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