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Fuel your success. Attend BDC's #BDCtech event on February 25 and discover: creative hiring strategies... innovative growth tactics funding options to grow your tech business Register today: http://ow.ly/rpZI50DuguK

More than ever we need the drive and passion to support Canadian entrepreneurs who are the backbone of our economy. If you are interested in joining the Startup Communities Program and want to learn from seasoned community leaders the best practices to make an impact on the entrepreneurship ecosystem, join us on February 24th. Apply here: http://ow.ly/m9DQ30rtnQl

Meet our 7th Inniskillin Wines Changemaker: Valerie Song, CEO of AVA ! AVA is on a mission to help the world get growing with their smart indoor garden - the AVA Byte. Crafted by horticulturalists and designers, the product aims to shift society away from cheap, mass agriculture to more local, sustainable options Read her disruptive story here: https://www.startupcan.ca//inniskillin-changemaker-valeri/... #CheersToTheChangeMakers See more

Our goal for 2021 is to create a national supportive network where entrepreneurs can seek for advice, resources, and connect with like-minded individuals all over Canada. Learn more about the Startup Communities program on February 24th. Apply here: http://ow.ly/A7iC30rtnPK

Meet our 6th Inniskillin Wines Changemaker: Jason Sparrow, Co-Founder of BarrelWise Technologies! BarrelWise uses smart technology to enhance wine production and analysis. Their product - the world’s first comprehensive system for wine barrel management - delivers efficiency and precision to routine barrel work in winery cellars, tracks critical winemaking data, and offers an unprecedented level of control over the oak maturation process to winemakers Read his disruptive st...ory here: https://www.startupcan.ca//inniskillin-changemaker-jason-/ #CheersToTheChangeMakers See more

TODAY is the LAST DAY to fill out the #StartupCensus! #Entrepreneurs, this is your chance to carve the path forward for current and aspiring entrepreneurs in Canada don’t miss your chance to win one of the spectacular prizes that we are giving this year. Fill out the #StartupCensus here: http://ow.ly/iDK730rspga

The Canadian entrepreneurship ecosystem needs leaders to support business owners more than ever. If you are interested in becoming that connecting tissue in your community through the Startup Communities Program, don’t miss the 2021 #CommunitySummit. Apply here: http://ow.ly/Idy330rtnOE

October 20, 2020 - CANIEAwards - Grand Finale The Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation in partnership with Startup Canada, present the 2020 Canada Innovation & Entrepreneurship Awards (the CANIE Awards) Grand Finale in a national digital ceremony across Canada.

Startup Impact: SDG Pitch Competitions Finalists Announced! Startup Impact: SDG Pitch Competitions received hundreds of applications from businesses across Canada that are making a real impact on our world. The two pitch competitions being held on November 24th and November 26th aim to highlight and encourage Canadian entrepreneurs whose startups embrace sustainability. The top 4 pitchers from each SDG category have been selected and will pitch to a panel of judges and a grow...ing audience this week. Take a look at the Top 16! https://www.startupcan.ca//startup-impact-sdg-pitch-compe/ Join us tomorrow to cheer on these incredible entrepreneurs and participate in the audience vote that will decide the winner! Register today: https://www.startupcan.ca/social-imp/sdg-pitch-competition/

Meet our second Inniskillin Changemaker: Aja Horsley! Aja is the CEO of Drizzle Honey - a bee friendly, raw honey products company that prioritizes innovation and sustainability! Read about her disruptive journey here: https://www.startupcan.ca//inniskillin-changemaker-aja-ho/ ... Join us in celebrating Aja or highlight your own disruptive Canadian entrepreneurs with the hashtag #CheersToTheChangemakers!

We recently partnered with Inniskillin Wines to champion Canadian entrepreneurs who are disrupting their industries in creative ways to push forward in a post-pandemic economy, and drive change in 2021. Meet our first Changemaker: Lindsay Lorusso! Lindsay is the CEO of Nudnik Kidswear - a kidswear line made from organic cotton cut/off fabrics that would otherwise pollute the planet Read about her disruptive journey here: https://www.startupcan.ca//inniskillin-changemaker-l...indsa/ Join us in celebrating our 12 Changemaker’s or highlight your own disruptive Canadian entrepreneurs with the hashtag #CheersToChangemakers!

Today is the last day to apply for Startup Impact: SDG Pitch Competitions! The Startup Impact: SDG Pitch Competitions aim to highlight and encourage Canadian entrepreneurs whose startups embrace sustainability and fulfill one of the following 4 SDG’s: SDG 1: Poverty Reduction... SDG 5: Gender Equality SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth SDG 13: Climate Action If you make an impact in any of these 4 areas through your startup we encourage you to apply. All you need is a 3-slide pitch deck! One winner from each category will win $500, a chance to be featured on one of Startup Canada's Podcasts and even more in in-kind support. Apply now or register to watch! https://www.startupcan.ca/social-imp/sdg-pitch-competition/

We're delighted to be celebrating with the Women of Inspiration tonight! We are proud to be a partner of this incredible initiative celebrating our diverse network of women across Canada. Our CEO, Kayla Isabelle, will be announcing 2 Rural Leaders of the Year tonight. Collectively, we strive to raise the bar! ... Tune in now:

When we think of booming startup ecosystems, the prairies likely don't come to mind. But this couldn’t be further from the truth - just ask Margaux Miller of #StartPodcast and Tech Manitoba! Join her on the latest #THRIVEPodcast sponsored by BDC & Scotiabank. www.startupcan.ca/thrivepodcast

Only a few days left to apply for Startup Impact: SDG Pitch Competitions! Apply by Monday, November 16th for your chance to win $500, a chance to be featured on one of Startup Canada's Podcasts and even more in in-kind support! The Startup Impact: SDG Pitch Competitions aim to highlight and encourage Canadian entrepreneurs whose startups embrace sustainability and fulfill one of the following 4 SDG’s:... SDG 1: Poverty Reduction SDG 5: Gender Equality SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth SDG 13: Climate Action If you make an impact in any of these 4 areas through your startup we encourage you to complete your application by Monday, November 16th! All you need is a 3-slide pitch deck! Apply here: https://www.startupcan.ca/social.../sdg-pitch-competition/ Presented by Mastercard Canada, Cisco Canada and Community Foundations of Canada ! Along with partners Volition Advisors & Elevate. Thank you for making #StartupImpact a possibility! We are so excited to support Canadian entrepreneurs together!