The Startupfest Village Directory is your guide to the startups, organizations, and resources you'll find in the Startupfest Village this July. Explore startups featured in the Startup Showcase and Demo Floor, as well as ecosystem partners, service providers, accelerators, and more!
The Startupfest Village Directory
We help companies send and receive global payments at competitive rates, open free multi-currency accounts, and hedge FX exposure with fixed exchange rates.
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We help startups scale without operational chaos. Visit our booth for a fast tech readiness assessment and practical advice for growing teams.
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Canada’s AI-powered Employment Operating System for Payroll, HR, Recruitment, Benefits and SR&ED – with intelligent agents to support your team.
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BDC is here for entrepreneurs.
At Startupfest, meet the team behind the bank that supports Canadian entrepreneurs at every stage, from first steps to scale-up.
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Come meet the TD Innovation Partners team at Startupfest to learn how we support founders, startups, and the broader Canadian tech ecosystem. Whether you’re building, scaling, fundraising, or looking for the right banking partner, we’d love to connect and hear what you’re working on.
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Dell Business Partnerships is built on a People First mindset, helping small businesses and startups succeed with tailored technology and trusted support. Stop by our booth to learn more and enjoy our daily puppy play area—because great conversations start with great experiences!See More.
The Black Innovation Zone is a collective of Black-led organizations united to create access and opportunities for Black founders, investors, and professionals across the Canadian landscape.See More.
Ocean Nation | Nation Océanique brings together the Ocean Startup Project and Canada’s Ocean Supercluster to showcase the people, companies and momentum powering Canada’s ocean economy. Come meet ocean innovators, explore bold new ideas, and connect with the ecosystem making Canada the best place in the world to build an ocean company.
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Zone Agtech and Thrive support agtech startups from idea to market. Meet us at Startupfest to explore programs, funding paths, industry connections, and opportunities to grow in Canada.See More.
CDL helps early-stage science and tech startups scale through free objective-based mentorship from accomplished entrepreneurs, experienced operators, and active angel and venture investors.See More.
MT Lab sparks innovation and facilitates collaboration between startups offering innovative solutions and major players in the tourism, culture and entertainment industry.See More.
Propolys is Polytechnique Montréal’s tech startup incubator. Our team offers high-value support to help your project quickly move toward success.See More.
District3 is an innovation hub at Concordia University helping entrepreneurs and changemakers turn ideas into impact. Since 2014, we supported 1,400+ ventures with programs, coaching, labs & networks.See More.
The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship supports founders from ideation to international fundraising, connecting companies with global investors, mentors, and ecosystem leaders.See More.
La base HEC Mtl is a university innovation hub dedicated to inspiring and supporting the next generation of tech and impact entrepreneurs, with the goal of building a strong and sustainable economy.See More.
Enjoy a meditation break, a moment dedicated to inner peace, body and mind. Come relax and let yourself be guided through simple but profound meditation and breathing techniques. These sessions are open to all.
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NEXT AI accelerates AI-enabled startups through mentorship, expert guidance, and founder support. Meet us to learn how we help founders build and scale world-class ventures.
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CDL-Montreal is a nonprofit organization powered by HEC Montréal that delivers an objectives-based program for massively scalable, seed-stage, science- and technology-based companies.
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Airix: AI patient platform for pharmacies and other healthcare providers. Automates clinical follow-ups: time saved, patients retained.See More.
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GNOSIS builds accountability infrastructure for high-stakes human systems, helping organizations guide complex workflows, preserve defensible records, and prove what happened when decisions are questioned.See More.
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Spokesfan is an AI shopping app that helps consumers discover Canadian e-commerce brands through real customer reviews—not ads. See More.
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For Quebec property managers juggling 20+ condos in Excel and email, Edifice is the Bill 16 compliance platform — unlike spreadsheets, it runs itself. See More.
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We build AI-powered tools for learning and work — a study platform and an AI agent management dashboard. See More.
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IC-GO offers exclusive visibility to one business per category, per city, through its platform and local marketplace. See More.
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Pink Gossip is the beauty salon app that turns client experience into content, visibility, trust, and more bookings. See More.
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Developing microneedle drug delivery technologies that eliminate the burden, pain and trauma of daily self-administered injections. See More.
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Neuston uses coordinated algae and bacteria biofilms to convert food wastewater pollutants into clean water and agricultural biomass. See More.
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Totum Tech develops AI-powered smart clothing systems to empower people with invisible disabilities to live their best lives. See More.
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Empowering emergency responders to save lives through ultra-realistic training for safer trauma and emergency care.See More.
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Dalcini makes stainless steel household food storage containers to address plastic pollution and toxicants harmful to humans and the planet. See More.
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Vibe Adventures combines guided multi-day trips worldwide with flights, helping travelers book complete vacations faster and at better value. See More.
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Lykeon helps children learn safely anywhere with AI teacher avatars, structured lessons, and progress reports. See More.
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Canada's AI-driven personal archive hub for estate closure & emergency planning, with subvaults, preassigned trusted people, and customized dashboard.See More.
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Circulus Agtech transforms agricultural waste into clean water and high value biofertilizers, helping farms recover nutrients and reduce waste. See More.
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AI-powered bookkeeping for small businesses, with a future marketplace connecting businesses to CPAs for year-end support. See More.
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OWI maps how your organization actually works, so you decide on facts, not assumptions. See More.
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Ready to Date helps real people connect in real life. No swiping. No AI. Just instant clarity, genuine connections, and real opportunities. See More.
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PhonoLogic gives tutors, teachers, and parents a faster way to build personalized and phonetically-accurate stories for the readers they support. See More.
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Beehive is an AI-powered software advisor that helps SMBs discover, evaluate, and select the right software for their businessSee More.
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TissueTinker Bio is using organ-specific bioinks to 3D print living microtumors to accelerate preclinical drug development.See More.
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LexieHealth's AI native medical billing platform helps clinics recover missed revenue, reduce administrative work, and ensure compliant billing.See More.
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swyvl transforms neurodiversity into measurable business advantage through immersive learning and performance analytics.See More.
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SiteTrack is construction software that stays with the worker — tracking safety, hours, and credentials across every job.See More.
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SciCortex Technologies Corp. captures human interaction in Social VR with purpose-built hardware including CyberFinger for social and embodied AI.See More.
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O'ser is a technology that creates real-time, predictive dining experiences by combining human culinary creativity with technology.See More.
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VascuBio builds human tissue models and organ-on-chip platforms to help pharma test drugs faster, better, and with less animal testing.See More.
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We close the gap between the skills women already have and what the AI economy recognises — through programs, community, and an AI career navigator.See More.
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From chaos to command for youth sports — coaching, scheduling, communication, and safety in one role-based platform. Live on iOS, Android, web.See More.
FundingTestersPartnerships
The stories your family tells out loud become a hardcover book worth keeping, written in their tone.See More.
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Iris + Arlo is specializing in healthy, sustainable menstrual products, offering a turnkey solution for employers.See More.
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SpaceStacker is an AI-powered 3D-Tetris platform that optimizes how items fit into trucks, containers, and storage units in real time.See More.
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Mulli builds a smart golf grip that tracks grip pressure and motion to help golfers and coaches improve performance.See More.
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AI-powered instructional design platform guiding professionals through every step of the learning design process.See More.
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We turn the docs behind military equipment into a living competency database, then build training and track who's qualified far more efficiently.See More.
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Jetroque is a mobile app for bartering and donating items, with a free 60-day pickup guarantee and redistribution to local nonprofits.See More.
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We produce high performance biofibers that enable product developers to unlock new solutions.See More.
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Mindlock provides a gaming experience for employees to train their cognitive vigilance for organizations to get less human errors in cybersecuritySee More.
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Vraust.ai detects and reports social engineering fraud via calls, messages, emails, websites, and other communications channels in real-time.See More.
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Transforming agricultural residues into biogas, green fertilizers, and clean water through circular infrastructure designed to decarbonize agricultureSee More.
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Connecting restaurants to their customers through payment - every scan captures an email, a Google review, and repeat revenue.See More.
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Biomorphe is a CleanTech startup developing a 100% biodegradable bioplastic that naturally transforms into a fertilizer.See More.
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Escrow-based payment system that protects clients, guarantees contractors are paid on time, and unlocks lending the construction industry never had.See More.
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YOUSSA develops science-driven, endocrine disruptor-free haircare targeting inflammatory hair loss and scalp health.See More.
FundingMentorshipPartnerships
Vocality is the predictive AI layer for assistive communication. AAC makers license and embed it into their products for any severe speech disorder.See More.
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Elizio enables independent therapists to collaborate, share clinical data and coordinate care around every patient, with native AI assistance.See More.
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Easily automate, deploy, and manage robust, resilient workflows with PredictRLM, the most-downloaded runtime for recursive language modelsSee More.
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VoixIA Biomedical, an AI-powered digital health platform transforming voice cues into insights for both voice wellness and healthcare applicationsSee More.
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Azimut Medical makes Air-Sequr, a discreet wearable airbag that detects falls and inflates to prevent hip fractures in older adults.See More.
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Reverse booking platform for vacation rental. Travellers send one request, they receive multiple offers, book direct with the hotel.See More.
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We automate patient intake, identify risks, and generate pre-visit notes that save clinicians up to 10 minutes per consultation.See More.
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KONPANION builds embodied AI interfaces combining expressive avatars, dedicated hardware, and AI agents for real-world interactions.See More.
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Myo Devices is developing an innovative mechanical device that transforms wheelchairs into personalized at-home rehabilitation platforms.See More.
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Hoppin' is the platform making immersive XR profitable for tourism — for destinations, hotels, operators and travelers.See More.
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Building floating islands to naturally remove contaminants from water.See More.
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Rezzi is a smart scheduling platform that lets service businesses accept bookings 24/7, manage availability, and grow — on autopilot.See More.
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Using body fluids, create wearable that can track/explain in real-time/non-invasively key biomarkers for athletes perfomance and recoverySee More.
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We make cardiopulmonary monitoring hardware to track your health more accurately doing the things you love.See More.
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We deliver a sovereign multimodal AI platform that integrates diverse data feeds to accelerate complex investigations.See More.
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We help business events, festivals & hotels optimize operations, reduce waste, save costs, and improve sustainability through concrete solutions.See More.
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R3ACH is an app that shows you events and activities happening in your city and facilitates community building with friends and mutual connections.See More.
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We bring instant freezing in restaurants, bars and hotels in a practical way. Turning slow inventory in high profit itemsSee More.
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Oto Labo reduces hearing loss risk by continuously measuring auditory fatigue induced by noise exposure for an efficient hearing conservation plan.See More.
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We mass produce micro-refineries to convert wasted methane to liquid fuels. Applications:oil & gas industry, landfills, biogas, wastewater treatment.See More.
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We invented the RAYMEX® Lift, a portable, personal lift to help with daily activities, prevent falls, assist with fall recovery and help caregivers.See More.
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NanoMorphix develops self-healing materials that make armour and protective systems lighter, stronger, and more durable.See More.
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Commit builds wellness plans that adapt to women's schedules, goals and real lives. Powered by 10 years of fitness coaching outcomes.See More.
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Sveta creates screen-free wellness lamps that guide breathing through light, helping people slow down and reconnect with themselves.See More.
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Fruitbloom finds tech deployed by Canada’s allies which we lack, and builds a stack of partners to bring it to Canada for our future economy.See More.
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Immigratio is a SaaS platform built for immigration firms that need to scale casework without adding overhead, from intake to submissionSee More.
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BrainScores develops AI-powered neuroimaging software that turns MRI scans into precise brain biomarkers for diagnosis and clinical trials.See More.
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Silknsoak creates shower wellness products that transform everyday routines into immersive aromatherapy rituals at home.See More.
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We make software that helps transport companies plan oversized cargo moves safely by decentralizing technical and engineering capabilities.See More.
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Lillianah helps industries and municipalities remove nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater using patented biological technology.See More.
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Visitors play. Organizations learn. Eureka transforms visitor experiences into tourism intelligence.See More.
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Tastedoo helps people find the right place to go out based on their taste, mood, and moment.See More.
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Binta verifies newcomers' foreign credit before they arrive in Canada, giving banks, lenders, and landlords trusted decision signals from day one.See More.
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Gallea is a living network: original work from emerging local artists, distributed into the everyday life of the people who care about it.See More.
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AI revenue platform built from elite Sales & CS playbooks.See More.
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Unified API + MCP server for B2B SaaS and AI agents. Real-time data from 460+ integrations across 28 categories. No customer data stored.See More.
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CuraDia turns the patient experience into actionable clinical indicators, so consultations can refocus on care.See More.
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We expedite technical recruitment success by verifying candidates' proof of work through AI-tailored projects.See More.
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We develop advanced aerogel enhanced materials to make construction lighter, safer, and more sustainable.See More.
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ConstellAI builds AI safety tools that help online platforms detect child exploitation, grooming, and CSAM in real time.See More.
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EqualDocs is an AI-powered legal platform with licensed lawyers in the loop, making legal services affordable for individuals and small businesses.See More.
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Moanr syncs your HRV, sleep, and stress data into clear relationship insights. It’s the first app that reads your body, not just your words.See More.
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Hydral is using aluminum-water reactions to generate hydrogen and heat on demand, enabling safe, sustainable, compact, and carbon-free energy storage.See More.
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We help tennis and pickleball players plan their matches in just a few clicks.See More.
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LIRIA transforms buildings into intelligent spaces using AI and AR navigation,helping visitors find services,destinations and information in real timeSee More.
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We have developed a high flow membrane for seawater desalination that will increase the efficiency by 300 percent.See More.
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FORM is a luxury resale platform building contextual commerce for archival fashion through shopping, provenance, and product intelligence.See More.
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AgroGene Solutions uses molecular diagnostics to monitor hive health and protect pollinators through early stress detection.See More.
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We turn industrial waste heat into clean electricity with next-generation ORC systems, delivering up to 35% lower cost and 3–5 year paybacks.See More.
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Kiwi Charge provides autonomous EV charging robots for multi-tenant buildings, enabling low-cost home charging without major electrical upgrades.See More.
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We are discovering new drugs for highly unmet needs by combining cutting-edge stem cell derived mini-organ and machine learning.See More.
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Attackers target the overlooked: frontline workers today, AI agents tomorrow. BlokSec protects every identity with passwordless authentication.See More.
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The only prefab anyone can build, without cranes.
We reduce parts by 95%, cut costs by 50%, and tested our house with a flamethrower.
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July Health is digital health for end-to-end diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex, chronic conditions for women.See More.
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Fireweed builds sovereign AI for First Nations and governments, so they use AI on their own data without losing control.See More.
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miRoncol is developing an AI blood test based on Nobel-winning microRNAs to extend healthspan with cancer early detection and beyond.See More.
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Profyle is the operating system for immune health, understanding how your body responds to threats to prevent, personalize, and optimize outcomes.See More.
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The decision infrastructure for clinical research, drug coverage, and commercialization to improve outcomes and accelerate patient access.See More.
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J360x transforms customer, employee, and operational data into actionable recommendations and business decisions through AI-powered CX intelligenceSee More.
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Homunculus builds an accessible MEA-based electrophysiology platform with integrated software for scientists working with in vitro neuronal cultures.See More.
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ClassClown gives every student a voice through voice-first assessments that capture how they think and reason in real time.See More.
FundingMentorshipCustomers
Symbl engineers microbial communities to turn food waste into chemicals, making disposal more economical and chemical manufacturing more sustainable.See More.
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Zuripacks transforms agricultural waste into biodegradable, plant-based packaging that replaces single-use plastic packaging.See More.
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Clinical-stage nanomedicine startup from Princess Margaret Cancer Centre developing precision tools to solve the hardest problems in cancer surgery.See More.
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Coraltalk helps educators verify real understanding in the era of AI by scaling real-time 1-1 spoken assessment.See More.
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MetaCycler converts dairy processing waste into biodegradable bioplastics that can replace petroleum-based plastics in everyday products.See More.
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The AI colleague whose expertise turns every notarial practice into a senior firm from day one.See More.
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BioLabMate develops seaweed-based biopolymers and sustainable materials to replace single-use plastics in laboratories and medical facilities.See More.
FundingMentorshipPartnerships
Fetish Haus is an adult video platform owned by its creators. Real equity, AI driven, built by insiders. Changing the industry for the better.See More.
MentorshipPartnershipsCustomers
Parados turns any camera into a movement screening tool. Objective gait and mobility data in 30 seconds, no wearables required.See More.
FundingVisibilityPartnerships
Lunavii is the missing link before smartphones: a screen-free GPS + biosensor bracelet paired with a Guardian character-led software ecosystem.See More.
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AgroGene Solutions uses molecular diagnostics to monitor hive health and protect pollinators through early stress detection.See More.
FundingPartnershipsCustomers
We turn industrial waste heat into clean electricity with next-generation ORC systems, delivering up to 35% lower cost and 3–5 year paybacks.See More.
FundingPartnershipsCustomers
Kiwi Charge provides autonomous EV charging robots for multi-tenant buildings, enabling low-cost home charging without major electrical upgrades.See More.
Funding
We are discovering new drugs for highly unmet needs by combining cutting-edge stem cell derived mini-organ and machine learning.See More.
FundingPartnershipsCustomers
Attackers target the overlooked: frontline workers today, AI agents tomorrow. BlokSec protects every identity with passwordless authentication.See More.
HiringPartnershipsCustomers
The only prefab anyone can build, without cranes.
We reduce parts by 95%, cut costs by 50%, and tested our house with a flamethrower.
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July Health is digital health for end-to-end diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex, chronic conditions for women.See More.
FundingPartnershipsVisibility
Fireweed builds sovereign AI for First Nations and governments, so they use AI on their own data without losing control.See More.
FundingVisibilityCustomers
miRoncol is developing an AI blood test based on Nobel-winning microRNAs to extend healthspan with cancer early detection and beyond.See More.
TestersVisibilityPartnerships
Profyle is the operating system for immune health, understanding how your body responds to threats to prevent, personalize, and optimize outcomes.See More.
HiringVisibilityPartnerships
The decision infrastructure for clinical research, drug coverage, and commercialization to improve outcomes and accelerate patient access.See More.
FundingPartnershipsCustomers
J360x transforms customer, employee, and operational data into actionable recommendations and business decisions through AI-powered CX intelligenceSee More.
VisibilityMentorshipPartnerships
Homunculus builds an accessible MEA-based electrophysiology platform with integrated software for scientists working with in vitro neuronal cultures.See More.
FundingHiringPartnerships
ClassClown gives every student a voice through voice-first assessments that capture how they think and reason in real time.See More.
FundingMentorshipCustomers
Symbl engineers microbial communities to turn food waste into chemicals, making disposal more economical and chemical manufacturing more sustainable.See More.
FundingPartnershipsCustomers
Zuripacks transforms agricultural waste into biodegradable, plant-based packaging that replaces single-use plastic packaging.See More.
FundingMentorshipPartnerships
Clinical-stage nanomedicine startup from Princess Margaret Cancer Centre developing precision tools to solve the hardest problems in cancer surgery.See More.
FundingPartnershipsCustomers
Coraltalk helps educators verify real understanding in the era of AI by scaling real-time 1-1 spoken assessment.See More.
FundingVisibilityCustomers
MetaCycler converts dairy processing waste into biodegradable bioplastics that can replace petroleum-based plastics in everyday products.See More.
FundingVisibilityPartnerships
The AI colleague whose expertise turns every notarial practice into a senior firm from day one.See More.
FundingPartnershipsCustomers
BioLabMate develops seaweed-based biopolymers and sustainable materials to replace single-use plastics in laboratories and medical facilities.See More.
FundingMentorshipPartnerships
Fetish Haus is an adult video platform owned by its creators. Real equity, AI driven, built by insiders. Changing the industry for the better.See More.
MentorshipPartnershipsCustomers
Parados turns any camera into a movement screening tool. Objective gait and mobility data in 30 seconds, no wearables required.See More.
FundingVisibilityPartnerships
Lunavii is the missing link before smartphones: a screen-free GPS + biosensor bracelet paired with a Guardian character-led software ecosystem.See More.
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TalkToMedi is the AI front office for clinics, turning phone chaos into booked visits, captured revenue, and 24/7 access.See More.
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Kavodax enables businesses to send cross-border payments in under 60 seconds using regulated CAD stablecoin rails.See More.
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fenel turns voice, photos, and conversations into a living world of the people you meet.See More.
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AI-powered valuations that turn opaque art pricing into a transparent, real-time market index.See More.
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Simplify shift coverage. Contact your staff based on your own rules. Automate outreach and never break your collective agreement.See More.
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SoraRisk quantifies the financial impact of maritime carbon compliance, helping shipowners plan capital and fuel strategy over multi-year horizons.See More.
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Bumpie is Canada's first evidence-based digital health app for pregnancy, combining medication safety guidance with full pregnancy tracking.See More.
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Neatro is a software solution designed to help teams deliver better projects through a strong culture of feedback and continuous improvement.See More.
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REPWR transforms shipping containers into mobile solar power plants, helping commercial ships reduce diesel consumption.See More.
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dvrgntAI builds Cuddlepuff, a gamified mental health companion that helps people track symptoms and turn self-care into insights.See More.
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Through dust concentration mapping, we help heavy industry better manage its emissions while optimizing its operationsSee More.
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Sentinus builds software and sensors that help greenhouse growers get more crop to market from every labour hour, litre of water and kWh of energy.See More.
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M.ID is an AI-powered intelligence layer helping horse owners make better decisions on health, performance, and valueSee More.
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Lyrata Inc. is an agri-tech company developing SmartSoil, a low-carbon grow-media "soil" system for indoor agriculture designed to replace rockwool.See More.
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NovaSonix transforms conventional ultrasound systems into real-time 3D imaging devices, making advanced imaging more accessible.See More.
The $100k Best of the Fest Investment Prize has always been the most coveted prize at Startupfest, where hundreds of founders pitch for the chance to be crowned "Best of the Fest". We bring together a fantastic team of angel investor to award one startup with a $100K investment based on standardized investment terms.See More.
Funded by The Firehood, the $100k Women in Tech (WiT) Investment Prize is back! The Firehood is bringing together an incredible team of angel investors, relevant startup mentors, and legal experts who will award one female-led startup with a $100k investment. That means one female founder attending Startupfest will walk away with an important investment, and access to an amazing network of investors.See More.
Made possible by Rep Matters, the $100k Black Entrepreneur Investment Prize is back! With a mission to empower the next generation of Black startup founders, Rep Matters is bringing together a team of angel investors and venture capital firms who will award a Black-led startup with a $100k investment.See More.
Made possible by QueerTech, the 2SLGBTQIA+ prize is back! To qualify for the $100K 2SLGBTQIA+ Investment Prize, at least one co-founder must identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and remain actively involved in the leadership and strategic direction of the company. See More.
**APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED**
The Fintech Grant is a non-dilutive cash prize designed to accelerate the growth of promising fintech startups. Funded by Digital Commerce Group and Apaylo, and Outlier this award empowers early-stage fintech founders to scale their operations, amplify their brand visibility, and forge powerful connections with investors and industry leaders.
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Are you a startup in Quebec? This is your chance to shine! The Fonds de solidarité FTQ is excited to once again launch the Impact grant, a $25,000 prize reserved for the most innovative impact startup. We celebrate the boldness and creativity of startups that aim to create a better future for everyone.See More.
Are you a startup based in Québec? This is your opportunity to grow. The Fonds de solidarité FTQ is proud to present the Productivity grant — a $10,000 prize awarded to the startup that pushes the boundaries of efficiency.See More.
Our Illustrious Grandmother Judges are back. Countless entrepreneurs line up each summer to make their cases to the grandmothers—and for good reason. These ladies can see a good idea (or a bad one) from a mile away, and they certainly have no qualms about calling it as they see it. The winner of the (non-cash) Grandmothers’ Choice Award may not walk away with newfound riches, however, they will leave with a treasure trove of good advice and a ton of bragging rights.See More.
The Audience Choice Award will be awarded to the best pitch out of the winners of our investment prizes. During the closing ceremonies, the winner’s circle will take the stage to vie for the one prize voted on by every attendee - and the winner is crowned the Startupfest Audience Choice.See More.
**APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED**
The Canadian Impact Investment Prize is a $100,000 impact investment award designed to support the next generation of Canadian startups creating measurable social and environmental impact.
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Introducing the Dual-Use and Sovereign Tech Investment Prize at Startupfest 2026, made possible by DMZ Ventures.
The Investment Prize winner will also receive the Osler Startup Package from our partners at Osler, a prize valued at $5,000.
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Powered by BFN Accelerate, this grant supports Black founders across any sector, who have raised or generated less than $100K.See More.
Powered by Nobellum, this grant supports Black founders across any sector, who have generated over $100K in revenue.See More.
Powered by BFN Scale, this grant supports Black founders who have generated or raised over $250K across any sector, looking to expand into a new market.See More.
Ownr is Canada's leading platform for business registration and incorporation. Trusted by over 260,000 Canadian entrepreneurs. Visit us at Startupfest to learn how to register your business today.
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Riipen connects startups with talented students, adding capacity without full-time hiring. Student stipends are subsidised. At Startupfest, startups access talent, run projects, and evaluate hires.
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MNP supports tech, media, and telecom companies with tailored advisory, tax, and assurance services at every stage. Meet us for insights, growth strategies, and connections to help you scale faster.
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IDEA Mississauga, powered by Invest Mississauga, supports startups through programs like EmpowHER Tech Launchpad and Step-Up, offering mentorship and resources to scale and commercialize ventures.
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École des entrepreneurs du Québec helps entrepreneurs and business leaders from all backgrounds strengthen their ability to take action by developing their entrepreneurial skills.See More.
Entreprendre ici provides free support to entrepreneurs from ethnocultural diversity in Quebec. Meet us to discover our services, resources, and business networks.See More.
Microcrédit Montréal provides accessible financing and personalized support to entrepreneurs. Meet with our advisors to discuss your business project and explore the solutions available to you.See More.
We are the City of Montreal’s official business support network. Our team drives innovation and contributes to the vitality of the local economy.See More.
Groupe 3737 is a national non-profit accelerating diverse entrepreneurs through coaching, incubation, and events. Meet us to scale your venture and connect with powerful corporate networks.See More.
Futurpreneur supports diverse founders ages 18-39 with loan financing, 1:1 mentorship, and resources. Meet us to secure collateral-free capital and find a mentor to launch your business.See More.
Pitch Better scales diverse, women-led businesses through market research, funding, and capacity building. Meet us to leverage research-backed insights and unlock global growth resources.See More.
DMZ is a tech incubator and global startup ecosystem that helps founders build high-impact ventures. Meet us to tap into tailored programs and resources fueling international expansion.See More.
BBVA empowers Black-led tech ventures in Western Canada through one-on-one business coaching and ecosystem navigation. Meet us to refine your startup strategy and unlock funding pathways.See More.
FACE is a national non-profit driving Black generational wealth through our business loan fund and strategic resources. Meet us to unlock capital and accelerate your growth.See More.
BFN is an inclusive accelerator helping Black founders build, fund, and scale impactful startups. Meet us to connect with an award-winning ecosystem and unlock top-tier growth opportunities.See More.
The FBC is a national charity advancing the social and economic interests of Black Canadians. Meet us to explore strategic partnerships, community building, and youth employment initiatives.See More.
Nobellum accelerates Black-led STEM startups, helping them become investment-ready. Connect with us to tap into our investor network, expand your community, and scale your business.See More.