STARTUPS:
Connect & Grow at Elevate Festival
Elevate Festival is an inclusive space where startups can thrive! Each year we thoughtfully curate a unique startup experience in collaboration with our partners at Moneris. Hear from the world’s most innovative minds, meet with Canada’s leading investors, source leads, build your community of founders, grow your business, and more! If you run or work at a startup, this is where you’ll get inspired and empowered to innovate without limits and use technology to shape a future that is equitable and sustainable for everyone.
Powering the startup experience
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10,000+
attendees
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300+
speakers
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2,000
Startups Engaged
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50%
Equity Deserving Groups
Want six reasons why you should get tickets to Elevate Festival?
Why AttendPerks of a Startup Pass
Here are six things you can look forward to when you buy a Startup Pass:
Full Access To Elevate Festival
From October 7-9, 2025 you’ll gain full access to 150+ sessions featuring the world’s most innovative speakers. This is where you’ll soak up insights on tech trends and tools to help your startup thrive!
Pitch on Stage
Earn the chance to pitch your startup on the Elevate Festival stage in front of large audiences for maximum exposure. Bonus: You’ll receive a professionally shot video of your pitch to share with your followers! Apply by August 31.
Lead Generation
Build brand awareness, generate leads, and grow your business as you join Canada’s tech & innovation ecosystem.
Meetings With Investors
Opportunity to meet with North American investors in 1:1 meetings and interactive roundtables. Women and gender-diverse startups can connect with women and gender-diverse VCs and investors. Purchase your pass by August 31 to access this perk.
Networking & After-Hours Socials
Network with industry leaders, innovators, and investors during the day, and socialize with colleagues, friends, and fellow founders at Elevate Goes Late events by night. Join a diverse community where the majority of attendees come from equity-deserving backgrounds, ensuring you’ll find your people at the Elevate Festival.
Access To The Startup Lounge
Meet like-minded innovators solving important problems in their sectors, or find your co-founder in this space dedicated to startups.
Eligibility Criteria to Apply for 1:1 Investor Meetings
Fundraising
You are (1) fundraising or (2) preparing to raise funds within the next 6 - 12 months.
Growth
Your company has achieved reasonable traction over the past 12 months.
Commitment
You and your team have been working full time on your startup.
How to apply for 1:1 meetings with investors
After you purchase your pass, you will receive an email with an application form
Complete the form