Founder & Funder Lounge at The Futurist Conference
InclusifAI Founder & Funder Lounge at Blockchain Futurist Conference
In Partnership with Innovation Factory
Participation by Application Only
The Founder & Funder Lounge is InclusifAI's signature ecosystem activation, bringing together founders, investors, financial institutions, government organizations, accelerators, corporate partners, and innovation leaders to strengthen the connections that drive innovation and capital.
At InclusifAI, we believe Canada's challenge isn't a shortage of capital. It's a capital allocation challenge. The Founder & Funder Lounge is designed to create better visibility, stronger relationships, and more intentional connections across the funding ecosystem.
Reverse Pitch
At the centre of the experience is our Reverse Pitch.
Instead of founders pitching first, participating organizations take the stage to share:
Who they are
What they do
Who they're looking to support
Current funding, partnership, or collaboration opportunities
How founders can engage
Participating organizations may include:
Venture capital firms
Angel investors
Financial institutions
Government funding organizations
Accelerators and incubators
Corporate innovation teams
Professional service firms
Ecosystem partners
Following the Reverse Pitch, founders and participating organizations continue the conversation through curated networking designed to foster meaningful introductions, strategic partnerships, and funding opportunities.
This isn't a traditional networking event. It's a curated room designed to strengthen connections across Canada's innovation ecosystem.
Who Should Attend?
Applications are welcome from:
Startup founders
Investors
Financial institutions
Government funding organizations
Accelerators and incubators
Corporate innovation teams
Professional service firms
Ecosystem partners
Participation is by application and subject to approval. Capacity is intentionally limited to ensure a high-quality experience, and not all applicants will be selected. Approved participants will receive a confirmation email with event details from the InclusifAI team.
About Blockchain Futurist Conference
Blockchain Futurist Conference is Canada's largest and longest-running Web3 and AI conference, attracting founders, investors, enterprises, financial institutions, government leaders, developers, and innovators from around the world. The conference showcases emerging technologies while creating opportunities for collaboration across the global innovation ecosystem.
About Innovation Factory
Innovation Factory is a not-for-profit business accelerator serving entrepreneurs across Hamilton, Halton, Brant, Brantford, Norfolk, Haldimand, and Six Nations of the Grand River. Through expert advisory services, programming, strategic connections, and access to capital, Innovation Factory helps innovative companies start, grow, and scale.
About InclusifAI
InclusifAI is a funding infrastructure and intelligence platform improving how founders access capital and how funding decisions get made.
By combining AI-powered funding tools, funding intelligence, and ecosystem partnerships, InclusifAI helps founders discover funding opportunities, strengthen their funding readiness, and connect with the people and organizations that can accelerate their growth. At the same time, InclusifAI helps institutions source opportunities, administer funding programs, generate ecosystem intelligence, and make more informed funding decisions.
Location: Purple Room
Format: Reverse Pitch + Curated Networking