Canada Startup Association

At CSA, we believe success comes when you partner with the community to uplift entrepreneurs. That’s why we want to take a moment to appreciate our incredible partners Foresight Canada The Firehood PORCH 💚 Scale Without Borders Global Startups Techpreneurs Scarborough innovates IDEA Mississauga Aragon Launchpad Academy One Eleven CanadianSME Small Business Magazine ibentos support in driving our mission forward. Through Expand North Star & GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World Canadian Roadshows, we’ve taken bold steps to showcase Canadian startups on the global stage—creating awareness, unlocking opportunities, and fostering international growth. A massive THANK YOU to our partners for their unwavering commitment. Your collaboration, expertise, and dedication have played a crucial role in empowering Canadian startups to shine globally. This success wouldn’t be possible without you! This is just the beginning! Together, we’ll continue breaking barriers and taking Canadian innovation to new heights. Let’s build the future! 🇨🇦 GITEX EUROPE Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy GITEX ASIA - Asia’s Largest & Most Global Tech, Startup & Digital Investments Event Canada Startup Association #CanadianStartups #GlobalInnovation

Eid Mubarak from Canada Startup Association! ✨🌙 As we celebrate this blessed occasion, we wish you joy, prosperity, and endless blessings. May your heart be filled with happiness, your home with love, and your days with peace. Cherish these moments with your loved ones and embrace the spirit of giving and gratitude. 💛 #EidMubarak #Celebration #FestiveJoy

Exciting Partnership Announcement! We’re thrilled to welcome PORCH 💚 as a Community Partner of Canada Startup Association ! At CSA, our mission is to empower and elevate immigrant-led and underrepresented startups across Canada — and PORCH shares that same heartbeat. Together, we’re building a more inclusive and resilient startup ecosystem — one that believes in access, equity, and opportunity for all. Welcome aboard, PORCH! We’re proud to stand beside partners who don’t just talk about change — they support it, and live it. #Partnership #StartupSupport #ImmigrantEntrepreneurs #CanadianStartups

We’re still riding the high from Canada ‘s Fist Ever GITEX Roadshow Pitch Competitions—what an incredible showcase of talent, innovation, and global ambition from Canadian startups! A huge shoutout to our judges Faizan Siddiqi Siamak Riahi, Ph.D. 🇨🇦 Zain Anwer Pirani Vanessa Vega Cruz Mehdi Hosseini Theresa Evanoff Nouhaila C. who brought their time, insight, and sharp questions to the table.  Your support played a key role in helping these founders push their ideas further and pitch with purpose. To every startup that stood up and shared their vision—you made it tough to choose! We’re so proud of the top teams selected to move forward—and even more excited about the journey ahead as we take Canadian innovation beyond borders. Reach out, we are recruiting the #Startups for our delegations Global Startups PORCH 💚 The Firehood Expand North Star GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World GITEX EUROPE Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy One Eleven Aragon Launchpad Academy Foresight Canada CanadianSME Small Business Magazine The Firehood Scarborough innovates Scale Without Borders TechPreneur

Our community partner PORCH 💚 is teaming up with Scotiabank to break it all down for immigrant founders and entrepreneurs. 💸 Investment Options for You 🗓️ March 26 | 4 PM EST 🎯 Tailored for immigrant founders & entrepreneurs! 📍 Don’t miss it: https://lnkd.in/g8knqYSg #Startups #FinancialLiteracy #ImmigrantEntrepreneurs #CanadaStartups

Why Canadian Startups Need to Join GITEX & Expand North Star with CSA! Taking your startup global starts with the right connections, funding, and exposure. That’s why Expand North Star & GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World are must-attend events for Canadian entrepreneurs ready to scale. Key Benefits of GITEX & Expand North Star for Startups: ✅ Supernova Pitch Competition – Compete for $100,000-$200,000 in non-dilutive funding ✅ Investor Program – Connect with 3,000+ global investors & 165+ unicorns ✅ Women in Tech Program – Gain visibility, mentorship & funding for women-led startups ✅ Unmatched Networking – Meet 5500+ exhibitors, 180+ accelerators & global corporate leaders Exclusive Benefits for Startups with Canada Startup Association: ✅ Special discounts on participation fees ✅ Exclusive rates on travel & accommodation ✅ Access to investor lounges & curated investor meetings ✅ Curated experience with local partnership opportunities Join Canada Startup Association (CSA) and take part in a curated global experience that puts your startup on the world stage. 🔗 Register now & start your global journey! https://lnkd.in/dwHRfxg7 For more details, reach out at Connect@canadastartups.co Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy GITEX AFRICA GITEX EUROPE GITEX ASIA - Asia’s Largest & Most Global Tech, Startup & Digital Investments Event The Firehood PORCH 💚 Global Startups #CanadaStartups #ExpandNorthStar #GITEX2025 #GoGlobal #SupernovaChallenge #InvestorProgram #WomenInTech #CSALeads

We recently conducted a promotional roadshow in Canada with Dubai World Trade Centre to highlight the benefits of participating in Expand North Star 2025. As part of the roadshow, we organised a series of events across three Canadian cities, including Toronto, Mississauga, and Vancouver, which brought together more than 350 founders, investors, accelerators, and policymakers. During the roadshow, pitch competitions were held across the three cities, attracting the participation of 31 innovative startups. Bidblocks, Dia Labs Canada, and Recyclorobo.ai, emerged as the winners, with each securing fully funded participation in Expand North Star 2025, which offers a unique gateway to access new markets. #DubaiChamberOfDigitalEconomy #FutureInFocus #ExpandNorthStar #ExpandNorthStar2025 Expand North Star

Canadian Women in Tech: It’s Your Time to Shine at GITEX 2025! Women are driving change, breaking barriers, and reshaping the tech world—and this is your opportunity to take center stage! This Women’s Month, let’s not just celebrate female innovators—let’s invest in them. Through our GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World & Expand North Star partnership, we’re opening doors for Canadian female founders to pitch their game-changing ideas, secure funding, and build global connections. The $10,000 Supernova Challenge – A chance for trailblazing women in tech to win funding for their startups. Exclusive mentorship & networking – Connect with global investors, VCs, and industry pioneers ready to back your vision. A platform for global scale – Showcase your startup on one of the world’s biggest tech stages. If you’re a female founder ready to expand beyond borders, secure funding, and make your mark, this is your moment. Register now: https://lnkd.in/dwHRfxg7 For more details, reach out at Connect@canadastartups.co Let’s redefine the future of tech—together! Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy The Firehood Canada Startup Association GITEX ASIA - Asia’s Largest & Most Global Tech, Startup & Digital Investments Event GITEX AFRICA GITEX EUROPE #WomenInTech #GITEX2025 #CSAGlobalImpact #FemaleFounders #BreakingBarriers #EmpowerHer #FutureofTech

Canadian Women in Tech: It’s Your Time to Shine at GITEX 2025! Women are driving change, breaking barriers, and reshaping the tech world—and this is your opportunity to take center stage! This Women’s Month, let’s not just celebrate female innovators—let’s invest in them. Through our GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World & Expand North Star partnership, we’re opening doors for Canadian female founders to pitch their game-changing ideas, secure funding, and build global connections. The $10,000 Supernova Challenge – A chance for trailblazing women in tech to win funding for their startups. Exclusive mentorship & networking – Connect with global investors, VCs, and industry pioneers ready to back your vision. A platform for global scale – Showcase your startup on one of the world’s biggest tech stages. If you’re a female founder ready to expand beyond borders, secure funding, and make your mark, this is your moment. Register now: https://lnkd.in/dwHRfxg7 For more details, reach out at Connect@canadastartups.co Let’s redefine the future of tech—together! Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy The Firehood Canada Startup Association GITEX ASIA - Asia’s Largest & Most Global Tech, Startup & Digital Investments Event GITEX AFRICA GITEX EUROPE #WomenInTech #GITEX2025 #CSAGlobalImpact #FemaleFounders #BreakingBarriers #EmpowerHer #FutureofTech

Think Global, Scale Boldly – Join CSA’s Global Startup Movement! Canadian startups are built on innovation and ambition—but are we thinking big enough? At Canada Startup Association (CSA), we’re changing the mindset. It’s time to move beyond borders, embrace global opportunities, and think beyond Canada. In an exclusive conversation, Tehmina A Chaudhry, Founder & President of CSA, talks with Kripa Anand about breaking barriers, scaling globally, and unlocking new growth pathways for Canadian startups. Hear what Tehmina has to say: https://lnkd.in/ds2FrXQ8 From Vision to Action: CSA’s GITEX & Expand North Star Partnership Thinking global is one thing—making it happen is another. That’s why CSA has partnered with GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World and Expand North Star, two of the world’s most influential tech and startup events. Through this partnership, we’re offering curated pathways for Canadian startups to: Showcase on a global stage Pitch to top-tier investors Expand into new international markets Access non-dilutive funding opportunities If you’re a startup ready to explore global expansion, now is the time to take action! Register your interest and let CSA help you navigate these global opportunities: Sign Up Here https://lnkd.in/dwHRfxg7 For more details, reach out at Connect@canadastartups.co. Let’s put Canadian startups on the global map—together! GITEX EUROPE CanadianSME Small Business Magazine GITEX ASIA - Asia’s Largest & Most Global Tech, Startup & Digital Investments Event