George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
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STARTUPFEST 2026 is back, bigger, better and bolder than ever.
Startupfest is a three-day founder-focused festival in Montréal that brings founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders from across the world together to connect and unlock real opportunities. The event is built on our three core pillars: the Startupfest Village, our world-class content, and high-stakes pitch competitions. Every feature is designed to provide direct value for your business, moving you from inspiration to unwavering momentum. Startupfest is engineered to put you directly in front of the people who can fund, advise, and accelerate your startup to the next level. No distractions. Pure momentum.
Since our founding in 2011, Startupfest has awarded more than $9M in investment prizes alone. Our $100K prizes—spanning categories like Best of the Fest, Women in Tech, and Black Entrepreneurs—serve as a pivotal launchpad for high-potential founders. In the Startupfest Village, we pair this capital with immersive networking; through Mentor Office Hours, Braindates, and curated Match-Ups, every moment is designed to turn conversations into partnerships and momentum. All of this is set against our vibrant, festival-style atmosphere on Montréal’s waterfront, transforming the daily grind into a high-energy, high-reward experience.
Learn how all the elements of Startupfest come together to shape one unforgettable event: Funding, Visibility, Learning, and Connections. Startups, investors, corporate innovators, and the entire support ecosystem, converge for 3 high-impact days that feel more like a party than work.