BFN Summer Showcase 2026
Join us for an inspiring evening of Black innovation!
Bringing together a game-changing community of Black founders, investors, and corporate partners, this event will unveil visionary Black-led startups and their groundbreaking innovations. The bar has been raised higher than ever this year, and we can't wait for you to meet them!
✨ What You’ll Experience
You’ll connect with the best Black founders in Canada - who made it into our flagship programs for 2026 (BFN Smart Start, BFN Accelerate & BFN Scale). With over $20m in cohort revenue already generated, they are redefining the future in their industries. As they continue on their exciting journeys with BFN, they need your engagement, motivation and support - to get to the next level. Attendees will learn the inspiring stories behind their innovations, and build meaningful connections over delicious free food.
This year’s Showcase will also feature the most exciting Black Talent in Canada, spotlighting those powering the new foundations of Canada's economy through our Black Career Advancement Program (BCAP). Attendees will connect with skilled professionals in software development, marketing, UX/UI design, and sales who are stepping forward, finding their voice, and contributing companies shaping the future.
🤝 Why Attend
This event is about connection, visibility, and momentum.
We will be making some special announcements to support all attendees, as you hear real stories, meet people building meaningful things, and leave inspired by what’s possible. You can learn more about each program below!
BFN Smart Start Awards backs standout aspiring Black founders at the ideation stage - with the capital and go‑to‑market support needed to build, launch and secure paying customers.
BFN Accelerate provides Black‑led startups that have exciting traction, with the capital & activation-style programming needed to grow customers, revenue, talent, and product.
BFN Scale supports Black founders at the growth stage to expand sustainably & build for the long term, as they transition from startup founders to business leaders.
BFN's Black Career Advancement Program bridges the Black employment gap in innovation - by training our best Black talent in high demand roles, and providing them paid future-ready jobs to support businesses in need of their skills.