​We’re kicking off the first live session of SVX Launchpad: Ready for Investment - and we’re opening the room to entrepreneurs who want to learn from our new cohort of founders, hear perspectives on raising capital, and connect with a community of peers!

​Get a first look at the learning tools of the program and hear directly from women entrepreneurs navigating investment readiness, learn about the real challenges of receiving capital in impact ecosystems, and connect with others building purpose-driven ventures across Ontario.

​During this 90-minute session, entrepreneurs will:

• ​Learn about the Launchpad incubator program

• ​Meet the new cohort and learn what founders are working through

• ​Hear a guest conversation on the challenges founders face when seeking investment

• ​Learn from a Launchpad alum about their growth, capital journey, and the value of community

• ​Ask questions in an open, supportive Q&A

• ​Connect with other entrepreneurs in small breakout conversations

​Whether you’re actively preparing to engage investors or simply curious to learn from other entrepreneurs, this session offers insight, peer learning, and community.

​📅 Thursday, February 12, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM ET
📍 Virtual

​About SVX Launchpad: Ready for Investment

​Launchpad: Ready for Investment is a blended learning, peer to peer engagement program designed to help women entrepreneurs in Ontario strengthen their investment readiness, deepen their impact competencies, and apply gender-lens tools in real business contexts.

​The program is for women entrepreneurs in Ontario who are building or growing an impact-driven venture and preparing to engage with investors.

​If you are interested in applying to the program, learn more here.

​*We encourage those from equity-seeking backgrounds to apply (i.e., those located in rural / remote areas; identify as Indigenous, Black, or other person of colour, person with a disability, 2SLGBTQ2+, Newcomer to Canada within the last 5 years, or other.)