Startup Canada Board of Directors | Board Member
| Role Type | Volunteer, Part-Time |
|---|---|
| Location | Canada (Remote) |
| Term | Two-year renewable term |
| Recruitment Window | May 2026 to August 2026, rolling review |
Startup Canada is the nation’s gateway to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. As a national non-profit, we connect, empower, and champion Canada's founders at every stage of their journey, from ideation to international scale. Through national programs, cross-country events, advocacy, and funding opportunities, we eliminate barriers and pave the way for entrepreneurial success from coast to coast to coast.
We have been scaling our national impact since 2012. In 2025, Startup Canada engaged over 156,000 founders and ecosystem supporters in our programs, podcasts, and communications across +400 cities and townships from every province and territory in Canada. We hosted over 40 in-person and virtual events, including 5 closed-door policy roundtables with federal and provincial ministers, and provided over $170,000 in non-diluted funding to founders across Canada.
Our Vision: To position Canada as a global leader in entrepreneurship.
Our Mission: To connect and empower entrepreneurs and foster an ecosystem that drives innovation, inclusion, and economic growth across Canada.
This is an active, engaged governance role for senior leaders who want to help shape the future of Canadian entrepreneurship. Startup Canada's Board of Directors provides the highest level of strategic oversight, fiduciary accountability, and organizational leadership. Directors play a meaningful role in guiding the organization through a period of significant growth and national impact.
We are recruiting 2 to 4 Directors to join our Board for a 2-year renewable term, ahead of our Annual General Meeting in August, 2026.
As a Director, you will: