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On the #Fintech stage at #ElevateFest2024, ,Giles Sutherland, Head of Business Development, Interac Corp. spoke to us about the ways #fraud impacts us all. Did you know Canadians reported $569 million in fraud-related losses last year? Learn more about ‘networked identities’ and how Interac works within its ecosystem to make Canadians feel safe and comfortable transacting online with their products. Watch ‘The Identity Lever: Unlocking Trust for Innovation and Economic Growth’ on our YouTube channel for the full segment.https://https://lnkd.in/gnzQBRPB #identifytheft #digitalsafety

🌎 The inaugural Global Ecosystem Summit, co-hosted by Elevate, Startup Genome, and NorthGuide, brought together 200+ innovators from 20 countries at Toronto's Design Exchange to shape the future of innovation ecosystems. This prelude to Elevate Festival focused on the Toronto-Waterloo Corridor, which generates 17% of Canada's GDP and ranks 18th globally among innovation hubs. Participants explored strategies for building #sustainable regions capable of producing internationally successful #techcompanies while addressing post-pandemic challenges. The summit emphasized the need to reevaluate current approaches and adapt to the changing needs of startup founders to ensure Canadian innovation centers can thrive on the world stage. #ElevateTechCA #greentech #cdntech

🚨 Deadline is on Friday! 🚨

❄️✨Join us as we congratulate Cohort 7 of our eCommerce North Holiday Innovator Challenge! In partnership with Moneris, the eCommerce North Holiday Innovator Challenge is a 4-week program that helps early-stage D2C e-commerce companies maximize earnings during the peak retail period by equipping them with essential tools and support to scale their business. At the end of our tailored program startup founders will have the opportunity to pitch for 1 of 3, $1,500 grants to support their growth strategy. Get to know the 33 successful companies: D'Andra Montaque Montaque, empress mane Diana Vulic, Sola Ferzin Wadhwani, Kalaa Inc. Cheryl Sutherland, PleaseNotes Jackelyn Sagadraca, Jackie's Creative Cakes Kim Ng, Pospone Naimah Venezia, Iyna Vein Jewelry Inc. Rachel Adjei, The Abibiman Project Zahra Ali, Manifesting Hues Inc. Mariam Oyinloye, Abimbola Michelle Choi, Bov Active Sadia Malik, Allergy Eatables Alisha Wedderburn, LLQP, Mint Greetings Inc. Tamara Shelly, Classic Juice Co Frida D., CofiLife Mandy Tu, LILI JILLY Inc. Olakunmi Oni, NSFB Inc. Bianca Fulton-Kgwarae, Bontle By B Ejibola Adetokunbo-Taiwo, Simply Ejibola Mellissa Kuforiji, Baby Zips Rim ABIDI, Bynumide Yash Ahuja, EQ State Suparna Deshpande, Altifarm Enverde Bilqees Grant, Helius Originals Alexander Robinson, Black Sisyphus Derrick Sekiziyivu, Tazuba Maylyn D., Maylyn & Co. Miracle Achodo, Beautinem Andrew Brown, Majestic Toronto Shanice C., Temple Body & Beauty Cali Devenish, Sea Moss in the City Rekha Anem, Bujjify Inc. Learn more about our innovation programs here: https://lnkd.in/gcEdQhP4 #ElevateTechCA #founderjourney

🚀 Each year we strive to put together a world-class experience at Elevate Festival. This coordinated effort takes months of planning, coordination, and research. The Elevate team works hard to help shape the future of the Canadian innovation economy. We are proud to have helped foster new connections for everyone through our Festival programming and events. We will continue to support Canadian startups by providing opportunities to connect, pitch, and partner within our ecosystem and beyond. 🚀 Thank you again for working with us to make #ElevateFest2024 possible. #cdnbiz #cdntech #buildingtogether

💸 Is #venturecapital right for your business or would you prefer to #bootstrap? Fatima Zaidi, Founder and CEO of Quill Inc shares a few alternative funding streams for #startups with an eager audience at #ElevateFest2024. 💰 There’s no wrong answer, but whatever you choose should be the best solution for your business model. Watch the full segment, ‘Bootstrapping Your Business Beyond the Early Stage’ on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/gQdjU-n3 #fundraising #startupfounders

🚨🚀 APPLICATIONS CLOSE SOON! Apply for the CIX #Startup Awards by November 15. This is an incredible opportunity to showcase your innovation, gain recognition, and connect with industry leaders. https://lnkd.in/gJf2AT-j Whether you're in #tech, #healthcare, #sustainability, or beyond, your startup deserves the spotlight! Submit your free application today. Deadline approaching fast! 🌟

🚀 This year's Elevate Festival was a powerful showcase of tech innovation, diversity, and impactful investment! With over 9,500 attendees, the festival celebrated groundbreaking achievements across #CanadianTech, #AI, and sustainable solutions. Key highlights included: 🚀 $750K+ in investments into tech startups through direct investment, grants, and AWS credits distributed 💡 Thought-provoking insights from icons like Dax Dasilva & Chris Hadfield 🤝 Networking at scale through Braindate with 2,500+ connections made Learn the big 4 takeaways from Canada’s Tech and Innovation Festival here: https://lnkd.in/gHWJGxSS #ElevateFest2024

At CIX 2024, Growth Award Finalist, Skinopathy was selected as the Startup World Cup Regional Winner for Canada. The Toronto-based #MedTech company is modernizing how healthcare practitioners, pharmaceuticals, and cosmeceuticals screen, track, and manage all skin conditions. We spoke to Keith Loo, Co-Founder & CEO of Skinopathy about their experience being recognized by the CIX selection committee. Together with the Startup World Cup, we're opening doors for Canadian #startups, providing direct access to top VCs and tech moguls, and fueling opportunities for funding and strategic partnerships. Want to take your business to the next level? Apply to the CIX Startup Awards powered by Elevate by November 15: https://lnkd.in/gJf2AT-j  #venturecapital #scalingstartup #cdnbiz

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