BFN Black Career Conference Pitch Competition 2026

​Join us for an inspiring afternoon as idea stage Black founders compete for thousands of dollars in funding! Attendees will help us select the winners, and shape the future of Black entrepreneurship in Canada.

​This event is your opportunity to start the new year building community with fellow Black founders, investors and ecosystem partners. You can also expect to learn what is important when building and launching minimum viable products or services in the market.

​📍 Location: Innis College, 2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto ON.

​📅 Date: January 24th, 2026

​⏰ Time: 2:30pm - 6:00pm

​What to Expect:

• ​Inspiring pitches from early Black founders

• ​Expert judges & investor engagement

• ​Live audience engagement and feedback

• ​Networking with founders and investors

​Space is limited - reserve your spot today!

​To attend the first weekend of the BCC on January 17th, focused on opportunities for hiring and jobs, please RSVP here.

​Questions? Contact [email protected]