Got an innovative idea? Building a startup with impact? Queen’s Entrepreneurs’ Competition (QEC) is a global competition and is back for 2023. The competition is one of the most prestigious undergraduate competitions in Canada with over $80,000 in prizes each year and I am reaching out to you in hopes that you share the competition information and/or apply to the QEC 2023. The competition is st...

Massive News! We are beyond pleased to announce the nominations are now open to Top Recruiters to Watch in 2023. Recruiters work incredibly hard to help organizations grow and scale with talent. As they say you’re only as good as your team. Will be featuring some of the best recruiters along with HR tech leaders and their stories on our global tech community. Submit your nomination here. Partne...

The Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) supports Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to co-develop or validate innovative technologies with a foreign partner for international R&D collaboration. CIIP provides up to $600,000 per project, covering up to 50% of eligible costs for R&D activities that are close to commercialization, in partnership with organizatio...

The Prize of the Prairies is returning as part of UP25, giving early-stage startups across Western Canada the chance to pitch their companies live in front of leading founders, investors, and members of the region’s tech ecosystem. The competition invites ambitious startups to apply for the opportunity to present on stage during the event, where selected finalists will showcase their ideas and ...

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

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

In the dynamic landscape of business innovation and expansion, having a robust Go-to-Market (GTM) and growth strategy is crucial for both emerging startups and established organizations. As part of the vibrant Innovation Week YYC, we are excited to invite you to an insightful event that is set to transform your approach to market entry and growth. Join us for an enlightening session with Adrian...

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 ...

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

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

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.

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

We are beyond excited to announce the launch of annual Top Female Founders & Tech Leaders to Watch. This is the annual editorial on covering some of the brightest female founders and tech leaders in business and tech. 🔥 🚀 The nomination is open to female founders, and women in tech.  We are beyond excited to work on this initiative with our community, members, partners, spon...

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.

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. 

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.

Looking to get some non-dilutive funding for your startup? Check out Stand with Owners $250K. For more details check it out here.

STARTUP PANEL SPEAKING OPPORTUNITY: Something epic is in the works… Looking for founders and leaders with product expertise to join us as panel speakers at our next startup event. Who are the best voices in product? Send us your recommendations here via hello@foundersbeta.com

The LLC Pitch Competition returns with an expanded platform aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs. Built for founders entering their next stage of growth, the program provides up to $15,000 in cash awards and a valuable opportunity to present to a community of accomplished women leaders, operators, and decision-makers. Learn More

Apply For The Grow Your Business Online Grant As part of the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP), the Government of Canada has partnered with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce to deliver the Grow Your Business Online grant. Through this program, small business owners can receive a micro-grant worth up to $2,400 to help get their business online, give their e-commerce presence a boost, or digit...

Purolator has officially opened nominations for its 2025 True North Small Business Grant Contest, marking its largest funding initiative to date aimed at empowering Canadian entrepreneurs. The contest underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to helping small businesses scale their operations, reach new markets, and boost brand visibility . This year, five standout small businesses will each...

SPEAKING OPPORTUNITYYYYYYYYYYYY: We’re hosting FoundersBeta second in person event coming up in Toronto. Organizing a panel talk with our community on products in the age of AI. Looking have speakers at scaleup stage with product-market-fit expertise. Know anyone suited for this?   Send in your recommendations with Linkedin profile via hello@foundersbeta.com

Are you a startup founder or do you have a great idea you want to turn into a business? The Desjardins Startup Prize is U of T’s annual business pitch competition, offering over $100K in prizes to recognize, reward, and accelerate the most innovative startups. Ten finalists will be selected to pitch their business idea in the 2026 Desjardins Startup Prize Pitch Competition the first week of Mar...

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 on an innovative startup? SaaS North annual pitch competition is here. Check out the full details here. 

Grants opportunity for Toronto startups and small businesses creating zero-waste, reusable foodservice systems. Replace single-use containers with durable, returnable options and help build Toronto’s circular food economy. Learn More 

After weeks of development, we are beyond pleased to bring you this new site that showcases more founders’ stories and resourceful content. We can’t wait to see you on our community!

MEDIA OPPORTUNITY: What are the top trends shaping the Event Industry today? Gathering insights from event leaders, community managers, organizers, and innovators to explore how events are evolving in 2026 🎉 From new formats and technology to changing attendee expectations and community building, we want to hear what is working and what is next. Who should we chat with?   Publicati...