Canada’s Original Startup
Conference is back!

July 13-15, 2022 – Montréal, Canada

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Startupfest 2022 Winner’s Circle

$100k Black Entrepreneurship Investment Prize

How it works

Over the years, prizes have included coveted spots in top tier Accelerator programs; our two $100,000 investment prizes; Grandmothers’ choice; Paid Proofs-of-concept; long-term partnerships with world-class corporations; straight cash in hand; and so much more.

We’ll be listing prizes here, with more announced rolling basis throughout the spring and summer. Pitch applications will happen online, and will include basic business details, alongside a short video or written pitch. The exact criteria will vary with each prize.

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Why attend?

And that’s a wrap for Startupfest 2022!

We’re so over webinars. We crave genuine human connection, hustle, and learning. That’s why Startupfest was back in person, in all its glory, July 13-15th.

Thank you for joining us in Montréal’s iconic Old Port for fresh faces, innovative ideas, prizes and investment opportunities, and remarkable mentors.

The event was held at an incredible site, with dozen unexpected interactions, and some of the best startup content on the planet.

Something for everyone in the startup ecosystem

Why attend?

For

Startups

For

Investors

For

Partners

The 2022 Speakers and Mentors

This year we focused less on content, and more on meaningful connections. So we brought an incredible lineup of mentors and experts to give attendees one-on-one insights. We also had exceptional speakers with surprising, inspiring stories and the kind of content you won’t find anywhere else.

Edith Harbaugh
Co-Founder & CEO | LaunchDarkly

Phil Cutler
Founder & CEO | Paper

Shellye Archambeau
Author | Unapologetically Ambitious

Joshua Aviv
Founder & CEO | SparkCharge

Maja Thomas
Chief Innovation Officer | Hachette Livre

Martin Picard
Co-founder & Global Head of Real Estate | Sonder Inc.

“There really isn’t another event like this.”

– Margaret Dawson,
Global Product Marketing at Red Hat

We couldn’t have done it without you!

Thank you to our Presenting Partners, the BDC and Banque Nationale, as well as our collaborators, speakers, mentors, and amazing attendees for making Startupfest possible.

We can’t wait to see you all next year!

Set in one of the world’s most iconic cities

Montréal is the cultural capital of Canada, and as soon as you get here you’ll understand why. The city has an unbeatable festival vibe, and is second to none in the summertime! It’s also been home to the largest series A round in Canada, and the most VC dollars invested in any Canadian city in 2018.