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Connecting Canadian entrepreneurs with support, community, and tools needed to start and grow their businesses.
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Joined May 2011
Early bird tickets for the 2025 Startup Canada Tour are live! .From now until March 31, 2025, enjoy a special discount on all ticket types for our Calgary and Mississauga stops:. 📍Calgary | April 29 | 📍Mississauga | Oct 21 |
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#Budget2018 invests in a New Women Entrepreneurship Strategy that will aim to increase participation of women-owned companies in federal procurement by 50% @minofsbt.@CQualtro @Bill_Morneau.
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Congratulations to @WBrettWilson, winner of the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award #StartupCanAward! Investor, Dragon @cbcdragon, Canadian Icon, Brett is leading Canada to a prosperous future
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How a universal basic income could jump-start Canadian entrepreneurship after COVID-19 via @FutureOfGood.
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Did you know the average Canadian entrepreneur starts out with $5,000 or less? Get StartUp Ready: http://t.co/19jvI9vxDe.
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We did it! We hit 100K followers! Thank you for your continued support as we work together to grow entrepreneurship across Canada 🥳🤩🤗 💯
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Join ‘Team Canada’ 🇨🇦 - Canada's 2019 #GlobalEntrepreneur Cohort w/ @UPS_SmallBizCA, @ExportDevCanada & @TCS_SDC to become export-ready, connect w/ trade & global growth partners & pitch to win $25,000 & $100K of in-kind support! 💸. Apply now: 🛫 🌍
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The #StartupCanadaTour is coming to a city near you! Stopping in Whitehorse, Halifax, Vancouver, Calgary, and Ontario, we'll be bringing together early stage entrepreneurs to drive their businesses forward. Presented by @UPS_Canada. Register today:
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At the best of times, it’s easy to feel alone as an #entrepreneur. We’re here to show you that you’re not. Just because we can’t host you in-person right now, doesn’t mean that we can’t come together as a community—in spite of #COVID19.
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#StartupCanadaTour is back and tickets are live! Join us for one of our four Tour stops in Winnipeg, Langley, Moncton, or Kitchener-Waterloo. Secure your spot now: 🎟
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Good Morning! Today is the day we have all been waiting for, #StartupDay is finally here! We can't wait to see you bright and early for a full day ahead! #SBW2018
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We are so proud to announce our partnership with @OnDeckCapital to invest in women entrepreneurs and women led companies! Apply by September 15th, 2019 at 11:59 pm PT for your chance to receive up to $5,000 in grants at #StartupWomen
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It is officially #SmallBusinessWeek! Head over to to see what we have planned, grab a ticket to celebrate with us and stay tuned for a special surprise today at 10am ET! #SBW2018
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Together, we can take #entrepreneurship in Canada to the next level. #PBC16 @JustinTrudeau @Bill_Morneau @BardishKW.
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Are you in #Ottawa March 8? Join us at @KivutoSolutions for our #StartupWomen talks for #IWD2018! Hear from @MrsEvaLau & more - get your tickets today at
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“No immigrant lands in Canada empty.” @TareqHadhad speaks on the power and importance of immigrants in Canada. #StartupCanadaTour
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October 23, 2019 | Canadian Export Challenge Final | Toronto
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“I’m passionate about entrepreneurship not just for its economic impact on 🇨🇦 but the ability to bring our own passions to life” #StartupDay
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Get excited for tomorrow’s #StartupPodcast, sponsored by @Mastercard and @Ceridian! We have @aaronreynolds Author and the man behind @EffinBirds and @swear_trek at 10am ET!
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And let's give a round of applause to our team of volunteers that worked so hard for the entire #StartupDay & #StartupCanAwards #SBW2017
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Pitch to win $10,000 in cash & $100,000 in support to scale your business globally with the #GlobalEntrepreneur cohort in #Toronto, #Calgary, #Montreal, #Halifax or #Vancouver this September! 📦✈️📫. Apply now at #StartupDay 🇨🇦
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Our winners of the night, thank you for all of the work that you do and Congratulations! It is now time to celebrate you, your fellow entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship all across Canada! Goodnight to you all ❤ #StartupCanAwards
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#Budget2018 invests $1.4 billion in new financing for women-led businesses through @bdc_ca; $250 million through @ExportDevCanada, also focuses on supporting women entrepreneurs in agriculture
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Today Startup Canada was recognized as a recipient of Canada's #Volunteer Awards in the Social Innovator Category!
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Ideas can quickly become profitable brands- just ask @EffinBirds Author @aaronreynolds: “I made a good joke yesterday morning. By yesterday night, I was selling it.” Tune in to the newest #StartupPodcast sponsored by @Mastercard and @Ceridian for more!
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Congratulations to @maayanziv on being chosen to represent Canada at #StartJLM in Jerusalem, Israel, from Nov. 5 to Nov. 11!
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Atlantic Panelist @TareqHadhad was a Syrian refugee, and is the Founder/CEO of Peace by Chocolate. He's named one of the Top 25 Immigrants in The Maritimes and selected by Google as the National Hero Case for 2018. Learn about his story during this year's #CXC2020!
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Join ‘Team Canada’! Apply now to join the #GlobalEntrepreneur cohort with our partners @UPS_SmallBiz, @ExportDevCanada & @TCS_SDC to get exposure to & support from Canada’s export, trade & growth: #BWIT #CanExport
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The minister himself, kicking us off in 2day's conversation around #innovation. "We need to think big, & aim high".
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To honour #AsianHeritageMonth, we're spotlighting Asian-identifying entrepreneurs all throughout the month! Follow us each week day as we unveil our next spotlight and celebrate Canada's diverse entrepreneurial talent. 🎉
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An impressive group of young entrepreneurs joined today's #CdnInnovation roundtable w/ @MinisterISED!
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The 2018 Canadian #EntrepreneurCensus Report is now LIVE! Learn key statistics about Canada's #entrepreneurship community today in order to build a better tomorrow. Download the report at 🇨🇦
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Happy #Canada150 to the inspiring entrepreneurs working to achieve their dreams & supporting the Canadian entrepreneurship community!
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Join ‘Team Canada’! Apply now to join the #GlobalEntrepreneur cohort with our partners @UPS_SmallBizCA, @ExportDevCanada & @TCS_SDC to get exposure to & support from Canada’s export, trade & growth partners & pitch to win $10,000! ✈️ 📦 💌 . Apply at 🌏
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We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the 2018 #StartupCanAwards! The nomination period is now open until April 3 - submit your entries & celebrate Canadian entrepreneurs at
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"Over the last few days, we've met w/ over 100 MPs to give entrepreneurs a voice & to create an entrepreneurial Canada" @VLennox #StartupDay
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Happy Global Entrepreneurship Week! Find out how you can get involved at #GEW2015 @GEWcanada
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Startup Canada | IWD 2019 | Women In Trade: A Global Roundtable Discussion
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Congratulations to the Top 30 pitch contestants! These entrepreneurs will now pitch for their chance to make the top 6! #GlobalEntrepreneur
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Are you ready for #StartupDay? Don't miss the action on October 19. Get your tickets today at using StartupDay30
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Share how we can help you grow stronger companies with the #StartupCensus! Your voice matters - complete it now at -
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"Inclusion and diversity are our core values" @NavdeepSBains on digital adoption amongst women entrepreneurs #DigitalSBOs
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Congratulations to all of the winners of the 2019 #StartupCanAwards and the #2019ManningAwards! We’re grateful you, your families and teams joined to celebrate your achievements!
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A study w/ @AmexCanada reveals majority of #MillennialSBOs are driven by passion over profit. Learn more at
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Hybrid Power Solutions wins the 2018 Toronto Canadian Export Challenge competition and takes away $1,000 and a trip to Ottawa to pitch for $10,000 and up to $100,000 in support! #GlobalEntrepreneur
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Join @NACOCanada & Startup Canada's community w/ Hon. @NavdeepSBains Minister of Innovation, Science & Industry to talk about innovating at the speed of the crisis. Date: Thursday at 5:30pm EST . #startups #capital #canpoli
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Celebrating top 10 achievements of 2016 - 150k entrepreneurs, 30 startup communities, 20k training & much more!
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Congratulations to @StartupKamloops for winning this year’s Startup Community of the year #StartupCanAwards!
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And thats a wrap w/ the wonderful faces of Cdn innovators, movers & shakers! #StartupCanAwards #SBW2017
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Announcing our final two Tour stops…🥁. We’re coming to Calgary on September 28 and Brampton on October 26 to wrap up #StartupCanadaTour! We can’t wait to have you join us for the second part of this cross-country event series for entrepreneurs.
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We want to "elevate the role of innovation, creativity & entrepreneurship in bldg Canada's cultural & economic prosperity." #creativecanada.
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Join us at #CXC2020 to learn from expert entrepreneurs & global organizations about sustaining and scaling your business in our new normal! . Register here:
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Congratulations to @daxsilva for winning the #StartupCanAwards for Entrepreneur of the Year, presented by @Scotiabank!
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Celebrating @beausallnatural - Canada's fastest growing organic brewery - on your 10 year anniversary!
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Ladies and Gentlemen, the night we have all been waiting for is here. Welcome to the 2018 Startup Canada Awards Grande Finale! Please join us in celebrating the 2018 National Awards through #StartupCanAwards
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A huge congratulations to all of the #StartupCanAwards winners and thank you to the presenting sponsors! #Vancouver @BonnieOWong @PiqueVC @QuickBooksCA @trugenerator @IskwewAir @tearafraser @RYU_apparel @UPS_SmallBizCA @reitium @nadagrocery @briannemiller @SovInsurance
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“Accessibility is a human right.” Maayan Ziv (@maayanziv) explains the importance of investing in accessibility. Listen to the latest on the #StartupPodcast at
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Congratulations @AlexBenay on winning the Startup Canada Policy Innovation Award! Thanks for all you do to impact the ecosystem. #InnovationSummit @MastercardCA
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"Peace should not be taken for granted. Syria taught me to be grateful to others and to be productive with others." . @TareqHadhad, thank you for bringing peace and inspiration to our stage today and to Canada through kindness, stories and business. #GlobalEntrepreneur
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‘I am so humbled by the fact that you all came here to talk about Indigenous entrepreneurship. You’re a part of reconciliation.’ #StartupDay
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The Canadian government is seeking support to build a "women's entrepreneurship knowledge hub", and the data will be used to understand how best to support women entrepreneurs. Read more at
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Our Executive Director @Kaylamisabelle was one of 8 women who shared their perspective on visions for an equitable pandemic recovery in the @futureofgood article. It is a must read! . See full article here:
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We’re celebrating the best in Canadian entrepreneurship on Nov. 29 w/ the #StartupCanAwards - Join us!
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.@StartupCalgary thank you so much for a great #SCLP2019! You brought out the best in #entrepreneurship, and mission control would call that one successful launch party! #StartupLeaders
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As the CEO of @KnowledgeParkNB & @IgniteFredNB, @LEShaw1956 has supported the creation of over 200 new startup companies responsible for over 1200 jobs in #Fredericton, with a collective impact of more than 100 hundred million in GDP. @QuickBooksCA #StartupCanAwards #Toronto
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We’re thrilled to be strengthening our partnership with @CIPO_Canada. Together, we’re helping Canadian #SMEs and #entrepreneurs find services to develop and protect their intellectual property. #IP
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Startup Canada, @ExportDevCanada and @bdc_ca are coming together to support Canadian #entrepreneurs amid COVID-19. Join us for the first #CXC2020 bootcamp to have your financing and support questions answered.
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What was the goal of #SCLP2019? Ask @StartupCalgary’s Danielle Torrie “Shout from the rooftops everything that’s going on in Calgary. The fact that 1,200 community members made it out here speaks volumes about entrepreneurship in Alberta.” Mission accomplished! #StartupLeaders
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Thanks again to our wonderful hosts @TECEdmonton & @StartupEdmonton, what an inspiring night! #StartupCanAwards
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We're rallying together to create an Innovation Nation! Thank you Startup Community Leaders! #StartupDay
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Great #impact article from @SpringU_is on @SnapMunk #BecauseIts2016 - The State of Impact #Entrepreneurship
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Want a FREE pass to #StartupDay? Donate your time as a volunteer and get FREE access to all events! Interested? Email hello@Startupcan.ca
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Have yourself a merry little. business? That's right, this year we're calling on you to think local and buy your holiday gifts from small businesses. Starting Dec 6, each day we'll feature a Canadian #SmallBiz that you can support! Like and follow our thread 👇 #12DaysCountdown
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Thank you to @nicoleverkindt @MicheleRomanow @annemwhelan for joining us at #StartupDay! Can't wait for next year!
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Congrats to @hannahbethbell on her Atlantic #StartupCanAwards win for Entrepreneur's Choice, presented by @QuickBooksCA! #Miramichi #Atlantic
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Good morning #Mississauga ☀️ We are ready to get this Canadian Export Challenge day started! We are at the International Center @ICpresents at Entrance 5 in the Aviation Ballroom - we can’t wait to see you soon! #GlobalEntrepreneur
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Congratulations @GGinnovations from the #Prairies on winning this year’s National Product Innovation #CANIEAwards, presented by @UPS_SmallBizCA @UPS_Canada ! @IEF_FIE
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.@bradwoodside Championed Fredericton as a SmartCity w/ visions of becoming the Startup Capital #StartupCanAwards
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Congrats to @HeyOrca on their Atlantic Canada #StartupCanAwards win for High-Growth, sponsored by @MastercardCAnws! #Fredericton #AtlanticCanada
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We just opened our new HQ on Sparks St. | Looking for startups & entrepreneur office mates! http://t.co/ZyQtufCg6t
http://t.co/iF0V5vm2UU.
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"I started this company b/c ppl like my brother, with autism, experience barriers." @magnusmode #StartupCanAwards
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Congrats @dianematyas @aehpalmer @E_Ambursley & @jessicaching for winning Women Founders Fund. #StartupDay #SBW2017
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On behalf of the SC team, we'd like to thank each & everyone of our 70K followers! What a great way to end 2015!
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