Understanding the Funding Landscape in Canada | Startup Women 2026

​​​This is the second webinar Startup Canada will host, as part of the Startup Women 2026 program. Whether you are validating a new concept or preparing for major expansion, these sessions provide the essential tools, funding strategies, and know-how to navigate your entrepreneurial journey—from early stage planning to scaling up.

ABOUT
Developed for entrepreneurs seeking the right capital to grow their business.  This session offers a deep dive into grants, government programs, loans, crowdfunding, and equity financing available across Canada.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• ​Gain practical insights into valuing your business and navigating funding conversations with confidence, so you can choose and negotiate the funding option that best supports your growth goals.

• ​Understand the range of funding options available in Canada, including grants, government programs, loans, crowdfunding, and equity financing.

• ​Approach funding discussions and negotiations with greater confidence and clarity.

​EVENT DETAILS
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
9 - 10:30 AM PT | 12 - 1:30 PM ET (please verify your time zone)

​SPEAKERS
TBC

​WHO IS THIS WEBINAR FOR?
Early stage, women-identifying entrepreneurs looking to learn about funding, from grants to loans to investors and more.

​​PARTNERS
The Startup Women program is powered by Startup Canada, our program partners UPS  and Scotiabank, our ecosystem partners WEOC and our community partners McKercher, ICTC, NorthForge, Nventure, CanWCC, Canadian Small Business Women, Centre for Women in Business, Revolution HER, Coralus, Startup Sault Ste Marie, WeBC, The Forum, and YWCA.