Startup Women Events
Startup Canada will host various events such as topic-focused webinars, Industry Roundtables, interactive workshops, and community events through the Startup Women Empowerment Fund designed to connect women-identifying entrepreneurs with leading industry experts and give access to practical resources.
2025 Webinars
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 of funding success.
Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Time: 9 – 10 AM PT | 12 – 1 PM ET
More information & registration: https://lu.ma/zptrb4xo
Join a candid conversation between a successful entrepreneur and their investor. Learn about the investment process, what investors look for, and how to make a compelling pitch.
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Time: 9 – 10 AM PT | 12 – 1 PM ET
More information & registration: https://lu.ma/tdzross0
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.
Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Time: 9 – 10 AM PT | 12 – 1 PM ET
More information & registration: https://lu.ma/tg57dh2w
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.
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time: 9 – 10 AM PT | 12 – 1 PM ET
More information & registration: https://lu.ma/8jvgtu3f
2025 Industry Roundtables
February 26, 2025
Time: 9 AM – 11 PM PT | 12 – 1 PM ET
More information & registration: https://lu.ma/kypbesri
March 26, 2025
Time: 9 AM – 11 PM PT | 12 – 1 PM ET
More information & registration: https://lu.ma/qjjheid0
April 16, 2025
Time: 9 AM – 11 PM PT | 12 – 1 PM ET
More information & registration: https://lu.ma/i2jxz4y5
May 28, 2025
Time: 9 AM – 11 PM PT | 12 – 1 PM ET
More information & registration: https://lu.ma/vq4dnquj
June 25, 2025
Time: 9 AM – 11 PM PT | 12 – 1 PM ET
More information & registration: https://lu.ma/2rrjl0kg
July 30, 2025
Time: 9 AM – 11 PM PT | 12 – 1 PM ET
More information & registration: https://lu.ma/n2hpl6lq
September 24, 2025
Time: 9 AM – 11 PM PT | 12 – 1 PM ET
More information & registration: https://lu.ma/bupwtyt3
October 29, 2025
Time: 9 AM – 11 PM PT | 12 – 1 PM ET
More information & registration: https://lu.ma/kpjr5exa
November 19, 2025
Time: 9 AM – 11 PM PT | 12 – 1 PM ET
More information & registration: https://lu.ma/ux50acad
December 3, 2025
Time: 9 AM – 11 PM PT | 12 – 1 PM ET
More information & registration: https://lu.ma/pin4kudo
Past Events
This webinar guided early-stage women-identifying entrepreneurs through the foundational steps of turning their business idea into a reality. We covered market research, business planning, and the resources available to kickstart their entrepreneurial journey.
Date: Wednesday, March 27 2024
As many entrepreneurs know, finding and writing grants can be a job in and of itself. This webinar armed entrepreneurs with the knowledge and resources necessary to navigate the complexities of grant applications, crucial dos and don’ts, and practical steps to craft winning proposals to secure the financial support needed to fuel their entrepreneurial vision.
Date: Wednesday, June 12 2024
Debt can sometimes be a daunting road to go down for entrepreneurs, especially when first starting out. But oftentimes it’s the best financing solution for your business. With a focus on the WEOC Loan Program, this webinar demystified the complexities of loan applications, financial jargon, understanding eligibility criteria and leveraging resources specific to women-owned businesses.
Date: Wednesday, September 25 2024
In this webinar we unraveled the dynamics of the customer experience journey and talked through how to seamlessly align marketing, sales, and customer service strategies, as well as how to create cohesive customer experiences that drive business growth.
Date: Wednesday, November 13 2024
Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 12 pm (EST)
Event Description/Learning Objectives: This webinar will focus on providing guidance and clarity about all things financials when starting your business. Explore ways to set yourself up for a healthy and sustainable future! From determining the right revenue model, to figuring out your break-even point, and creating a solid sales strategy. Learn where and how to save money when starting out and what tools you can use to monitor your overall business performance.
Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 12 pm (ET)
Event Description/Learning Objectives: Learn from women founders about how they secured their first $100k/round of funding, from building their pitch deck to getting the signature on the cheque! Learn how they achieved their funding goals and how you can apply what they learned in your own fundraising journey.
Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 12 pm (ET)
Event Description/Learning Objectives: Drive growth for your business through strategic storytelling. Learn how to better understand your customers and create content for them. Then convert your stories into sales! Hone in on your brand story and explore creative ways to communicate it with your customers.
Event Description/Learning Objectives: This webinar will focus on what goes into building a confident and authentic brand that will stand out from the crowd and earn the trust of your customer base. Discover how to set clear and measurable goals for your brand and the power of harnessing your customers’ experience.
Event Description/Learning Objectives: There is a growing number of women-led investment funds in Canada that are specifically interested in funding women founders, a group often grossly underinvested in. Research shows that when a woman is at the table, a fund is twice as likely to invest in a women-led start-up. Meet some of the women leaders who sit at these funding tables.
Event Description: Taking the plunge into funding can be intimidating, especially for early-stage women entrepreneurs! In fact, gender imbalance is still very much prevalent in venture capitalism, with 65% of U.S. venture capital firms lacking in female partners and only a mere 9.5% of decision-making positions in venture capital firms are held by women. That’s why we’ve set up a stellar panel to talk through the different grants and funding options available to women entrepreneurs in Canada, how to choose the route that best suits you and your business, discuss on-going barriers, and how we can help bring change from the top down.