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Startup Global Pitch Competition
Support for Canadian businesses expanding internationally
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 15,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Startup Global supports Canadian entrepreneurs preparing to expand internationally through pitch competitions, webinars, and export-readiness resources. The program includes cash prizes and opportunities to pitch, with activities such as webinars, roundtables, and pitch events focused on global growth.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Access new markets
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- From $ 50,000 to $ 1,000,000 in revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Pitch competitions for export-ready businesses.
- Webinars on international expansion and exporting.
- Industry roundtables for early-stage entrepreneurs.
- Export-readiness resource support.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian entrepreneurs
- Early-stage founders
- Scale-up founders
- CPG-based businesses for the Ottawa pop-up event
Who is not eligible
- Employees of Startup Canada and their immediate family members.
- Businesses that already pitched as Top 10 Finalists in 2025.
- Participants who want to pitch in French.
- Applicants seeking to enter more than one competition stream.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Victoria, British Columbia
- Mississauga, Ontario
- Calgary, Alberta
- Ottawa, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Target market
- Objective and long-term need
- Solution and innovation
- Leadership team
- Traction and ability to go global
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose the relevant event
- Select the in-person or virtual pitch stream.
- Review the listed event details before registering.
- Step 2: Register online
- Register through the event page or ticket link provided.
- Complete the application questions during checkout.
- Step 3: Eligibility review
- The team reviews your answers to confirm eligibility.
- You will be contacted if your application is successful.
- Step 4: Confirm your pitch slot
- If selected, you receive an email to confirm your spot.
- You select your pitch time before the event.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility after registration.
- Selected applicants are contacted to confirm their pitch spot.
- Pitch time is confirmed by email before the event.
Additional information
- All virtual events are free.
- In-person events are ticketed.
- Participants are only allowed in one competition stream.
- French pitches are not accommodated.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Startup Global Pitch Competition Program
What is the Startup Global Pitch Competition?
Startup Global supports Canadian entrepreneurs preparing to expand internationally through pitch competitions, webinars, and export-readiness resources. The program includes cash prizes and opportunities to pitch, with activities such as webinars, roundtables, and pitch events focused on global growth.
How much funding can be received?
Startup Global Pitch Competition Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Startup Global Pitch Competition program?
To be eligible for the Startup Global Pitch Competition program, you must:
Canadian-based business
Ready to expand internationally
Established revenue or fundraising history
What expenses are eligible under Startup Global Pitch Competition?
Pitch competitions for export-ready businesses.
Webinars on international expansion and exporting.
Industry roundtables for early-stage entrepreneurs.
Export-readiness resource support.
Who can I contact for more information about the Startup Global Pitch Competition?
You can contact Startup Canada by email at global@startupcan.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Startup Global Pitch Competition available?
The Startup Global Pitch Competition program is available across Canada.
Is the Startup Global Pitch Competition a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Startup Global Pitch Competition is a Grant and Funding