Startup Global Events
Throughout the year, Startup Canada will host a series of topic-focused webinars, and Industry Roundtables designed to walk you through the tools and resources you need to get your business export ready. These webinars and roundtables will provide you with the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and organizations, access to key export resources, tools, and networks to help grow your business!
2025 Webinars
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.
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Time: 10 – 11 AM PT | 1 – 2 PM ET
More information & registration: https://lu.ma/pkn9aord
This webinar will feature three entrepreneurs who are well seasoned in how to successfully bring your business to the international stage. Learn how they navigated their export journey from market research, building their supply chains, how they secured funding, and how they ensured sustainable growth in their respective markets.
Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Time: 10 – 11 AM PT | 1 – 2 PM ET
More information & registration: https://lu.ma/szs40koh
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 marketing, brand building, pricing strategies, and customer service. Learn how to overcome challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and achieve long-term success in the global marketplace
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Time: 10 – 11 AM PT | 1 – 2 PM ET
More information & registration: https://lu.ma/ajhrj86g
This webinar will explore the unique advantages of starting and growing your business in Canada, positioning it as an ideal “sandbox” for developing a strong foundation. We will then discuss strategies for successfully expanding into new international markets while maintaining core operations in Canada.
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time: 10 – 11 AM PT | 1 – 2 PM ET
More information & registration: https://lu.ma/0ypkah7s
2025 Industry Roundtables
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM PT | 1 – 3 PM ET
More information & registration: https://lu.ma/brwf1wer
Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM PT | 1 – 3 PM ET
More information & registration: https://lu.ma/hikydsxe
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM PT | 1 – 3 PM ET
More information & registration: https://lu.ma/58045iyw
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM PT | 1 – 3 PM ET
More information & registration: https://lu.ma/xzc1y7z5
Past Events
Event Description/Learning Objectives: Starting to sell to a new market is an exciting phase and milestone in a startup’s journey. However, this journey can also be overwhelming. There are many steps to take prior to entering a new market, whether it be related to banking implications, regulations, legal and IP protection, changes to the product, and more! This webinar walks you through all of the key factors to consider before you’re ready to begin exporting.
Event Description/Learning Objectives: This webinar explores the key elements of building a global supply chain. We talked through operational considerations, sourcing manufacturing partners, finding the right 3PL, distribution, shipping, and more.
Event Description/Learning Objectives: As you begin to scale your business outside of Canada, there are many funding opportunities available. This webinar takes you through different sources of funding: grants, debt, crowd funding and equity as you begin to scale your business globally.
Event Description/Learning Objectives: As you begin to export, it’s important to develop a marketing plan for that specific market. They will have unique values and needs so you need to ensure you send the right message by targeting specific groups of consumers. This webinar equips you with the tools to create an effective marketing plan for your export goals.
Date: Thursday, October 12 at 1PM (EDT)
Event Description/Learning Objectives:Discover the vast opportunities created by Canada’s 15 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) covering 51 countries and 1.5 billion consumers worldwide. The webinar will 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.
Date: Tuesday, Nov 7 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Event Description/Learning Objectives: For this session, we have partnered with Oury Clark, a financial and legal firm based in London. Their experts will take you through all you need to know when it comes to accounting, legal requirements and recruitment, as well as securing investment in the UK.
Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023 at, 1pm (EST)
Event Description/Learning Objectives: Entrepreneurs will be introduced to some of the tools, and surveys they can use to assess their export readiness. By the end of the webinar, participants should feel more confident in knowing which resources to access to determine their suitability for export at this time.
Date: Tuesday July 25 at 1pm (ET)
Event Description/Learning Objectives: To help break down the market entry barrier, we will facilitate conversations between entrepreneurs, partners and support organizations to support export-readiness for Canadian entrepreneurs.
Date: Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 1pm (ET)
Event Description/Learning Objectives: As more startups explore international opportunities, market segmentation helps entrepreneurs send the right message, every time, by efficiently targeting specific groups of consumers.
Date: Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 1pm (ET)
Event Description/Learning Objectives: This webinar will explore the importance of intellectual property rights in international trade and exporting. Participants will assess the nature and scope of intellectual property rights and look at the relationship between intellectual property rights and innovation.
Date: Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 1pm (EST)
Event Description/Learning Objectives: Barcodes are everywhere – from the food we buy, to the clothes we wear. This webinar will demystify barcodes by explaining why unique product identification is important, when your product should get a barcode, and how to set up and manage your barcodes for business.