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Founders share honest stories about building startups in Toronto, discussing challenges, pivots, and growth strategies. The event gathers builders, investors, and operators for networking, talks, and live pitch feedback. It provides early-stage founders opportunities to refine pitches and connect with the local startup community.
NEXT Canada Venture Day 2026 features venture pitches from graduating cohorts of NEXT 36, NEXT AI Toronto, and NEXT Founders. The event is designed for founders and investors interested in early stage startups and venture feedback. Attendees can engage in networking and demo sessions to explore emerging ventures in Toronto.
This event is a social gathering for founders, builders, investors, and operators to connect and share experiences in building companies. It offers candid conversations, thoughtful introductions, and informal networking without pitches or panels. Attendees can expect an intimate setting to find community and honest discussion about the startup journey.
The YYC Life Sciences Spotlight focuses on advancing Alberta’s life sciences ecosystem through panels, showcases, and networking. It connects industry, researchers, investors, and ecosystem partners to explore commercialization, scaling, partnerships, and capacity building. Attendees gain insights into growth opportunities and collaboration within the life sciences sector in Calgary.