Apply to join the StartUp Global Pitch Competition! Are you a startup interested in scaling up and doing business in new markets? If so, you are invited to apply to pitch to win your share of $75,000 to help grow your business through the wildcard round of the Startup Global Pitch Competition , presented by Startup Global in collaboration with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), Export Development Canada (EDC) and UPS. 10 wild card spots from the application pool will be selected for spots in the Grand Finale, where they will pitch for the chance to win. Those selected will also get to participate in the remaining exclusive‑in kind support, including a pitch building bootcamp as well as 1:1 mentorship and advisory support. Submit your Wild Card application before July 31! Learn more and apply today. Why your organization should participate: Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets Gain insights and
NADF is running a special program for the Women in Business Program (WiB) which provides training and financing of up to $20,000 The goal of the WiB is to assist Northern Ontario Indigenous women with a desire to: start or grow a business overcome barriers and access funding build their credit, and leverage financing and support services Eligibility be an Indigenous woman over the age of 18 years must be a wholly owned or majority-owned (51%) Indigenous women-led business business must be located and operating in NADF’s service area Workshops Designed for Indigenous women entrepreneurs who want to start or grow their business. NADF’s WiB workshops series will prepare you to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey. Network Learn new business skills Work on your business strategy Workshop dates to be determined Financing The WiB is a micro-finance program designed for part-time and/or home-based Indigenous women-led businesses requiring smaller loans and who may lack