Startup Global connects a pan-Canadian cohort of entrepreneurs wanting to build global businesses with a network of partners dedicated to their success.


Thank you for supporting Startup Global this year, we've got lots in store and we can't wait to share it with entrepreneurs across Canada. We understand and respect your time—so we'll keep this short and sweet.

<aside> 📌 Startup Global Who: Entrepreneurs, early-stage startups (businesses with less than $1,000,000 in revenue or have no current sales) that have business/operations in Canada What: A program that consists of an online evergreen portal that contains resources on exporting for entrepreneurs and a pitch competition for startups where participants can gain access to mentorship, resources, and pitch to win cash prizes totaling $75,000. When: February 1 - October 20, 2022 Where: https://bit.ly/3xj7LF7

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If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out directly to Isabel Nolan at i[email protected].

Last updated: June 6, 2022


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Key dates

Feb 1 Launch of Startup Global 2022 and Startup Global Pitch Applications Open
Apr 11 Startup Global Pitch Applications Close
Apr 28 Entrepreneurs Going Global Panel: Early Stage Advice
May 26 Entrepreneurs Going Global Panel: Entrepreneurs Exporting to the U.S.
Jun 28 Orchestrating Your Global Success: Marketing Trends and Entry
Jul 4 Wild Card Pitch Applications Open
Jul 29 Wild Card Pitch Applications Close
Sep 1 Startup Global Pitch Competition People’s Choice Voting Opens
Sep 23 Startup Global Pitch Competition People’s Choice Voting Closes
Oct 20 Startup Global Pitch Competition Grand Finale
Nov 15 A Blueprint for Global Growth

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Our active social media accounts and respective handles. Twitter: @Startup_Canada Instagram: @startupcanada LinkedIn: Startup Canada Facebook: Startup Canada

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Co-presenting partners

UPS

TCS

EDC

National partners

Mastercard

Scotiabank

Forum for International Trade Training (FITT)