Women Innovation Summit 2026 Pitch Competition

About

The Women Innovation Summit 2026 Pitch Competition invites women founders of tech startups in Canada to showcase their innovative solutions, with the chance to win up to $200,000 in investment, gain national exposure, and participate in a three-week fundraising bootcamp, culminating in a final event in Toronto.

Benefits

• 💰 Financial Support
• Opportunity to win up to $200,000 in investment
• 🎤 Exposure Opportunities
• National media and industry exposure for participants
• 🎓 Mentorship Program
• Access to a three-week "Fundraising Bootcamp" for the top 25 finalists
• ✈️ Travel Subsidy
• Finalists from outside Toronto will receive travel subsidies to attend the event

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to women founders or co-founders of tech startups based in Canada
• 💼 Business Stage
• Must have a viable MVP (Minimum Viable Product) ready for evaluation
• 👥 Leadership Qualities
• Must demonstrate coaching, collaborative leadership, and growth potential
• ⏰ Participation Requirement
• Must be able to fully participate in both online training and the final in-person event in Toronto
• 🏢 Industry Focus
• Must be in the technology sector, with innovation as a core driver

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Physical Attendance
• Must attend the final event and training camp in Toronto
• ⏰ Time Commitment
• Full participation in the online training program leading up to the final event

Target Region

Open to women-led tech startups in Canada

Target Sector

Technology sector with a focus on innovation