Got an innovative idea in healthcare? Offering $40,000 in grant funding for projects that improve healthcare interoperability and patient outcomes, with an application deadline of July 18th—is the 2025 Connected Care Innovation Grant from Canada Health Infoway. This grant supports clinicians and health organizations in implementing digital health solutions to streamline care, reduce administrat...

i.d.e.a. Fund Driving sustainable and circular economy growth in southern Ontario The i.d.e.a. Fund (Inclusion, Diversity, Environment, Acceleration) is a program in Ontario designed to support high-potential businesses that are committed to developing or improving green products, services, processes, or technologies to reduce their environmental impact. The fund aims to foster inclusion, diver...

Torontooooo!! What are the top tech companies and startups to watch in Toronto? As one of the most vibrant tech hubs in North America, Toronto is home to a growing innovation ecosystem. From groundbreaking startups to established industry leaders, the city is a powerhouse of talent and creativity. We are beyond thrilled to announce this exclusive editorial coverage, where we’ll dive into ...

Are you a Canadian small business making big moves? This is your moment to shine. Apply now for a chance to win $200,000 in cash, cutting-edge tools, and nationwide recognition to accelerate your growth and showcase your success. June 3, 2025 Application period begins September 3, 2025 Application period closes at 11:59 p.m. EDT October 21, 2025 Winners will be announced and celebrated Learn More

Working an innovative solution? Check out the First-Look Pitch Competition $25,000 for GTA startups. Deadline: Deadline May 30, 2025, 12:00 AM Apply here. 

Funding opportunity for women-founders: $100,000 in grants for women-owned businesses in USA. Check our Slack for more details.

Know any awesome women founders? New opportunity for women-led businesses. For: any founder Funding: $30K-$100K Deadline: June 24 Learn more on our Slack.

Canada’s Top Companies Nominations Now Open! Now in its second year, this annual recognition celebrates innovation, impact, and excellence across the country. Whether you’re an early-stage startup, a scaling venture, or a well-established business, we invite you to apply. Companies of all stages and sizes are encouraged to showcase what makes them one of Canada’s best. Submit your n...

🚀 Exciting Opportunity for Alberta’s Top Startups! 🌟 Alberta Innovates is thrilled to open applications for the Alberta Innovates Scaleup GAP premier pitch event in partnership with the Banff Venture Forum (BVF) on October 22, 2025 – an event that will shine a spotlight on Alberta’s most innovative emerging startups and connect them with a global network of inv...

Introducing Riipen FuturePath—where emerging talent meets opportunity. Riipen FuturePath is a paid program that connects businesses with top student talent through employer-curated, real-world projects. Riipen FuturePath connects businesses with top students, creating a direct pathway from education to employment. For businesses, it’s an opportunity to tap into fresh perspectives, fuel in...

Working on AI project? Check out opportunity to apply for the AI Compute Access Fund—a program designed to help startups and researchers access powerful compute resources. Eligible teams can receive up to $100,000-$5 million in funding to support their AI development. Whether you’re training large models or scaling your infrastructure, this fund can accelerate your progress. Learn more an...

Welcome to Athena’s AI Agent Contest! Not only we have a $2,000 USD prize pool, we will also promote the contestants on a leaderboard. Top 10 contestants will be attending the final where their Agent will be judged by Top professionals from Google, Amazon, Shopify, VCs, recruiting firms and Startup CEOs. This is the perfect opportunity to show your talents if you are looking for a job or ...

CanExport SMEs is a Canadian government funding program designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) expand into new international markets by covering up to 50% of eligible export-related expenses, with grants up to $50,000. The 2025 intake is open until May 31, 2025, for projects occurring between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026 Check out the full details here.

Know any women founders? If you’re a women founder in tech looking to fundraise, apply to the 2025 SheBoot program. You can access up to $300K in capital. This is equity-based investment. Applications are due by May 2, 2025. Apply today

The Brampton innovator program is offering $5K non-dilutive funding for founders in the peel region. This is a 6-week market-validation program to inspire “entrecurious” individuals to become full-time technology entrepreneurs. They provide industry-driven content, introductory venture creation materials, and a curated curriculum that supports first-time founders in accelerating mar...

Got an innovative ide? Win $30,000 in cash at Uniting The Prairies 🔥 This is your chance to apply for the Prize of the Prairies, a pitch competition showcasing the best Prairie tech startups live at UP25! Gain build onnections and win non-dilutive funding. Apply now

Calling BC tech entrepreneurs and startups 🚀 The @New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, is back for its 25th anniversary! 🏆 Compete to access over $250K in cash and prizes while showcasing your innovative ideas, receiving mentorship, education, networking opportunities, and valuable feedback from esteemed judges and investors. 👩🏻‍💻...

WOW! WOW! ABSOLUTELY EPIC! Huge shoutout to the community for the launch of inaugural TOP PRODUCTS OF 2025. Product reviews are absolutely essential for founders to scale. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From groundbreaking AI tools to next-gen consumer tech, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of game-changing products. This editorial will spotlight...

Working an innovative idea? The Hustle is hosting is a $5K pitch competition. Send a 60 second video telling us your genius business idea and why you think it’s the next big thing. The person with the most unique idea will win $5000 and a feature in The Hustle to start their journey. Check it out here.

The Google for Startups Accelerator: AI for Energy have officially opened. The program is seeking top Energy AI startups headquartered in the U.S. and Canada, and accepting applications until June 30, 2025. The 10-week program will kick off in person in September*. Hear from founders about their experience in a similar program here. 

Know any incredible female founders or leaders? We’re thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the Top Female Founders & Leaders list! This is your chance to spotlight the visionary women shaping industries, driving innovation, and breaking barriers. Whether they’re building game-changing startups or leading with impact, we want to celebrate them. Submit your nominations today...

Working on a startup in health, wellness startups and sports ? Check out Orlando Magic Venture Challenge. This is for global early-stage startup sin sports, health and wellness startups. Individual funding ranges from $50,000 to $200,000 for qualified startups. Deadline: March 5 Learn more. 

Working an AI startup? Check out this grant opportunity with Lenovo Evolve Small AI Gran. This is for small businesses and startups. Deadline: February 17 Learn more.

Pillar VC is hosting a $1M Moonshot Global Startup Competition. This is open to current university undergrad and grad students, postdocs and faculty. This open to any company or idea where at least one member of the Founding Team is affiliated with a University (i.e. undergraduate, grad student, postdoc, or faculty member). Apply to win $1M or $250K for your startup. Check it out here.

The Biotech Innovators Award provides one year of free-lab space at SpinUp, funded by AbbVie Canada, and access to core facilities and services, including membership to the SpinUp community of scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs. Learn more and apply by Jan. 17

The Rice Business Plan Competition offers student startups a chance to pitch their ventures for funding, mentorship, and global exposure. Compete for invaluable connections, feedback, and investor access at the world’s largest student startup competition. Learn more and apply by Jan. 27

This isn’t just any competition—it’s a high-energy, adrenaline-pumping showdown where 64 student entrepreneurs across Canada go head-to-head to showcase their brilliance for the title of the nation’s top innovator. It’s your chance to shine as you battle it out for glory, with each round bringing you one step closer to victory with a grand prize of $10,000! Learn more and apply by Jan. 31

Tech@RBC Momentum Grants provide non-dilutive financial support to early-stage tech startups. Four grants, valued at $25K each, will be awarded to successful applicants who are leveraging technology and innovation within their company to solve big problems. This opportunity is for UofT affiliated startups. Apply now through January 16 

Got an innovative startup? Check out the Google for Startups Cloud AI Accelerator Google for Startups Cloud AI Accelerator provides access to the best of Google’s programs, products, people and technology to help AI/ML startups build great products and services. During the program, 10-15 selected startups will receive mentorship and advisorship from a wide array of Google experts in AI/ML, Clou...

RideALike is the first peer-to-peer car-sharing platform designed specifically for multi-residential communities, promoting sustainable and convenient transportation. The innovative platform connects residents to shared vehicles, reducing the need for individual car ownership and encouraging eco-friendly alternatives. The team is currently fundraising to expand operations, enhance their platfor...