Startup Canada

Startup Canada is a nationally recognized, award-winning organization committed to empowering Canada’s entrepreneurs. Since 2012, we have served as a trusted gateway to the entrepreneurial ecosystem, connecting entrepreneurs with the right resources, programs, and support at the right stage of their journey.

We connect Canada’s entrepreneurs to the tools, community, and support they need to start and grow their businesses. By guiding entrepreneurs toward appropriate resources, eliminating barriers, and amplifying their voices within our extensive network of partners, we enhance the entrepreneurial experience and contribute to a stronger national economy.

Our Mission: To position Canada as a global leader in entrepreneurship.

Our Vision: To connect and empower entrepreneurs and foster an ecosystem that drives innovation, inclusion, and economic growth across Canada.

Our Values

• We’re here for entrepreneurs - We succeed when they succeed.
• We are one team - We collaborate and challenge with respect.
• We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit - We innovate boldly, iterate quickly, and stay agile; adapting to the ever-changing needs of founders with speed and purpose.
• We make it happen - We deliver impactful, high-quality programs and are deeply accountable for our work.
• We operate at scale - We build solutions that grow from local to national, allowing Canadian entrepreneurs to compete at a global scale.