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...

Looking to win some non-dilutive funding for your startup or small business? In an exciting initiative aimed at celebrating the profound impact of small businesses in Ontario, Meridian is calling for nominations for its annual awards program. The financial cooperative is on a mission to recognize and reward those businesses that are not only thriving but also making a significant difference in ...

CALLING ALL STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS Are you ready to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level? My name is Sydney Shorrock, and I’m thrilled to introduce you to the Queen’s Entrepreneurs’ Competition (QEC), one of Canada’s most prestigious undergraduate competitions for ambitious student entrepreneurs to kickstart their ventures. 🌟 Why QEC 2025? Here’s th...

Focus Image Pro is on the lookout for a B2B technology organization to test an innovative approach to demand generation. If you know of any Canadian B2B organizations with 30-80 employees and at least $1M ARR that might be interested in demand generation initiatives, we’d love to connect. In Q4, we’re rolling out a revenue share model with no upfront costs—working on a fractional basis un...

We are beyond thrilled to announce our annual Top Recruiters to Watch is back. Know any exceptional recruiters or HR leaders? We love to hear about it! Submit your nomination here.  

Chrome in Waterloo has open roles for UX Design, UX Research, UX Development, Product Management, Program Management, and of course Software Development. See details and apply at https://lnkd.in/gXhqhCFe, and you can learn more about Chrome UX at https://lnkd.in/gdTRtrz3  

An opportunity for female founders. Female Founder World x VistaPrint is hosting $15,000 Grant competition. Check it out here.

SXSW Pitch returns for its 17th year to showcase some of the global startup ecosystem’s most exciting, innovative, and cutting-edge technology from March 8-9, 2025 in Austin, TX during SXSW 2025. Early Bird Entry: June 25–September 8, 2024 Regular Entry: September 9–November 3, 2024 Learn More  

Working on a startup in tourism? Apply to UN Tourism Women in Tech Startup Competition before August 31.

Know any female founders? Apply now to be in with a shot of winning £15,000 to spend on Fiverr and expert mentor support from Virgin StartUp. Learn More

Tech Fuel is hosting the largest cash prize pitch competition for tech startups in! 🏆 Apply to Tech Fuel 2024 here.

Tenure is on a mission to revolutionize rewards and recognition—not just within your organization, but also with your suppliers, contractors, and clients. We’re looking for business owners like you to take a quick survey that will help us create even more impactful solutions. Your insights will directly influence how we shape the future of recognition. Plus, you could win a $100 gift card or 12...

BDO Canada’s VC Pitch Day connects Canadian technology and life sciences companies with distinguished investors actively looking to invest. This premiere event is your chance to meet top VCs and gain impactful feedback about your business, connect with other entrepreneurs in the ecosystem, and potentially raise the capital needed to grow your company. Toronto – Oct. 10 Halifax – Oct. 17 Vancouv...