Startup Canada

This is your reminder! 🔔 Our #StartupCanadaTour early bird tickets are available now until March 31, 2025 for our Calgary and Mississauga Tour stops: 📍Calgary | April 29, 2025 | https://lnkd.in/gRirzwda 📍Mississauga | October 21, 2025 | https://lnkd.in/gRGZFMW2 We want you there! Don’t wait until the last minute to secure your spot and gain more resources to grow your business. In partnership with UPS

Hi Canadian entrepreneurs, ❤️ We feel your fear and uncertainty around the new U.S. tariffs, and we will continue to provide resources and support to help you through it. Here’s our CEO, Kayla Isabelle, with Part 3 of What You Need to Know About Tariffs, right now. If you’re feeling overwhelmed looking for resources, we have a new section in our Tariff Toolkit called, “Today’s Key Update” to help you navigate the U.S. tariffs, without having to read through hundreds of articles. This Key Update is your “Need to Know” piece of tariff news for the day! Access our Tariff Toolkit: https://bit.ly/3WJqRUh Thank you to our Startup Canada Tariff Toolkit Partners: Presenting Partners: UPS and Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada Program Partner: TD Ecosystem Partners: WeBC, Forum for International Trade Training (FITT), WESK - Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan, WeMB (Manitoba Women's Enterprise Centre), Alberta Women Entrepreneurs, and Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador - this is an event you won’t want to miss! 📣 Memorial University’s Bachelor of Commerce Class of 2025 is proud to host the 60th Annual Business Day. The theme for this year is "Insights Shaping Tomorrow: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity," which highlights transformative ideas and opportunities shaping the future of Newfoundland and Labrador. Secure your spot - https://lnkd.in/ehP2a5KJ

Calling all final-year students! Venture for Canada’s Fellowship Program is your opportunity to accelerate your career and lead the future of Canada’s entrepreneurial scene when you graduate. We’re excited to highlight VFC as they redefine the post-grad experience by bridging the gap between academic knowledge and real-world application. With 1:1 career coaching, transformative workshops, and connections with top industry experts, you’ll gain the skills, network, and experience needed to excel in startups, drive innovation, and seize top roles. Join the ranks of 95% of VFC Fellows who report significant career growth and step into a future where you’re not just part of the industry – you’re leading it. This one-year program offers exclusive access to the startup ecosystem, with only 65 spots available. Spaces are limited — Apply by March 9 to claim yours! https://lnkd.in/gThrc4pV

Let’s turn your dream into reality! 🎉 YES Employment + Entrepreneurshipis holding a virtual webinar on March 14 at 1 pm (ET) where they will help you build a foundation for entrepreneurial success, step by step. If you’re a women-identifying entrepreneur looking to gain confidence before launching your business, this is for you. Don’t miss out! Register now - https://lnkd.in/gayWaJwf

The Startup Canada podcast will look a little different in March. We are passing the mic to Startup Canada’s CEO, Kayla Isabelle and her co-host Melanie Ewan, Managing Partner and Director of Operations at Volition. In March we are bringing you four conversations with women founders in femtech across Canada. Through these conversations, we are discussing the barriers and stigma women face when they build businesses around women’s health, menstrual health and sexual health. Tune in on the Startup Canada Podcast and the Startup Women Podcast every Tuesday in March, wherever you listen to podcasts as well as on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/gariqiPX In partnership with Mastercard and Constant Contact

As entrepreneurs across Canada brace for the impacts of tariffs, Startup Canada is here to keep you informed, connected, and equipped with the right tools to navigate the evolving tariff landscape. With the noise surrounding tariffs, Startup Canada has stayed committed to helping you navigate the confusion by providing you with the resources your business needs to thrive. Our team diligently researches tariff updates, events, and articles, and consolidates the most useful information in one simplified space: The Startup Canada Tariff Toolkit. We will continue to offer: - Simplified and critical updates that cut through the noise and provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to support your business - Expert connections to help you make informed business decisions - Webinars and roundtables with industry experts to help you navigate the nuances and uncertainty of the tariff changes Free Resource: The Startup Canada Tariff Toolkit provides a streamlined collection of up-to-date resources and events, so you can focus on what matters most: growing your business - https://bit.ly/3WJqRUh Thank you to Startup Canada’s 2025 #StartupGlobal Partners: Presenting Partners - UPS and Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada Program Partner: TD Ecosystem Partners: WeBC, Forum for International Trade Training (FITT), WESK - Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan, WeMB (Manitoba Women's Enterprise Centre), Alberta Women Entrepreneurs, and Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada

Are you developing or trying to fine-tune your pitch? Join us on March 20, 2025, at 1 pm (ET) for our #StartupGlobal virtual webinar on “How to Craft a Winning Pitch”. This is an opportunity to hear from previous pitch winners on how they stood out and prior judges on the criteria they look out for in a winning pitch. Register now: https://bit.ly/3PUfzss In partnership with UPS and Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada

Lifting women identifying entrepreneurs – today and every day! 💜 This Saturday, March 8 is International Women’s Day and we want to celebrate all the amazing women entrepreneurs. Thank you for making a difference. Open this week’s newsletter to get access to our 2025 #StartupWomen resource guide. If you’re looking for more information on news, resources, or events, subscribe to our weekly email newsletter at https://lnkd.in/ddDA4bh5

Stay Ahead of Canada's Changing Trade and Customs Regulations Join UPS Supply Chain Solutions on March 4th for a virtual webinar designed to help commercial and non-resident importers navigate shifting policies and stay compliant. Some topics being covered include: ✅ Preparing for changing U.S. tariff policies & economic sanctions ✅ Understanding the latest CARM updates (payments & bonds) ✅ Navigating CBSA audits & queries ✅ Submitting your 2025 Forced Labor Report by May Register now: https://lnkd.in/ggnpqusW