​​​To attend this event, you must first register for BVX here.

​Ready to take your tech company to the next stage of growth?

​Join Adam Nicolaou, Manager, Ontario Technology Group at BDC, for a practical workshop designed to help founders and business leaders better understand the financing options available to support growth.

​Whether you are preparing for your next stage of expansion, investing in innovation, or simply exploring your future financing options, this session will help you better understand the funding landscape and how to strengthen your approach to accessing capital.

​What You'll Learn

​This session will explore:

• ​Financing options and sources of funding available to growing companies

• ​How non-dilutive financing can support business growth

• ​What lenders and investors consider when evaluating financing opportunities

• ​Common challenges technology companies face when seeking capital

• ​Key factors that can influence financing decisions

• ​Practical ways to strengthen your financing strategy as your company grows

​The workshop is open to startups, growth-stage companies, SMEs, and scaleups, as well as founders and business leaders interested in learning more about financing and non-dilutive funding options as an avenue for growth.

​Meet 1:1 with the BDC Technology Team at BVX

​Looking for a more personalized conversation about financing your company's growth?

​BDC will also be available for a limited number of 1:1 conversations with revenue-generating companies during BVX.

​These meetings will take place at the BDC booth in the Main Lobby of the Rose Theatre, outside the workshop venue between 12 pm to 6pm

​If you are interested in meeting with the BDC team to discuss your company's financing needs and growth plans, complete the short 1:1 Meeting Interest Form below.

​Interest Form: Open Google Form

​About Adam Nicolaou

​Adam Nicolaou is the Manager, Ontario Technology Group at BDC. He brings over a decade of experience in commercial banking, supporting technology companies as they scale through growth, innovation and increasing capital needs.

​Adam has worked closely with business leaders across software, fintech and digital-first businesses, combining financial expertise with a deep understanding of technology business models.

​His career spans both North America and Europe, including hands-on experience in the fintech sector, giving him a global perspective on technology-driven growth.

​Adam is passionate about helping Canadian technology leaders access the right advice and capital to build resilient, competitive companies.

​Registration for the BDC workshop is required. Space is limited.

​Register for BVX 2026

​Brampton Venture Expo (BVX) is Brampton's leading innovation and entrepreneurship event, bringing together founders, investors, industry leaders, corporate innovators, and ecosystem partners to explore the future of technology, business, and growth.

​Organized by the Brampton Venture Zone (BVZ) by Toronto Metropolitan University and powered by the Brampton Innovation District (BID), BVX serves as a platform where industry, innovation, and entrepreneurship converge to accelerate economic growth and business success.

​In order to attend this Innovation Zone event, you must first register for BVX here.

​This session is brought to you by BDC, our Funding & Growth Partner for BVX 2026.

​​​Photography Disclaimer

​When you attend this event, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition or reproduction.