Startupfest is a three-day founder-focused festival in Montréal that brings startups, investors, and ecosystem leaders from across the world together to connect and unlock real opportunities. Since 2011, Startupfest has redefined the startup conference, trading the traditional grind for a high-energy festival atmosphere designed to move founders from inspiration to action.
The event is engineered for growth through three core pillars: world-class content from industry titans, an immersive Startupfest Village featuring curated Match-Ups and Mentor Office Hours, and high-stakes pitch competitions.
We don't just celebrate innovation; we fund it. To date, Startupfest has partnered with organizations from across the world to award more than $9M in investment prizes, including our signature $100K awards for Best of the Fest, Women in Tech, and Black Entrepreneurs. From back-of-the-napkin ideas to champagne-popping exits, Startupfest puts founders directly in front of the people who fund, advise, and accelerate their business. This is where founders come to level up: no distractions, pure momentum.
