Global Startups

15 Canadian founders are in the NEA Program, partially supported by NRC-IRAP. Sectors: AI 40%, EdTech 13%, clean tech 13%, consumer and food 13%, biotech, HR tech and e-commerce 7% each. Get to know some of them at our Gala, Dec 17. Request to join: luma.com/tq63byxn

Four companies will pitch to pre-seed investors on Nov 18 as our Capital Connect cohort: health tech, food tech, workforce tech and AI/SaaS. Prep started Oct 9 with a full-day strategic session. Thank you @gsaventures and @DentonsCanada for the support. Capital Connect Pitch Night, Nov 18, 5:30 PM, Toronto. Registration requires approval: luma.com/9alat4ne

Asia-Pacific accounted for 69% of global GDP growth over the decade to 2025 (World Economics). Our Asia-Pacific in the Spotlight White Paper 2026 covers Vietnam, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia and Australia. Released Oct 29, 5:30 PM, Toronto. Link in reply. Reply with: Register here: luma.com/eloxk8qw

The question founders ask us most in October: "Where do I start with 2027?" We built a 2-minute scorecard to answer it. Five questions, one score, sent to your inbox. globalstartups-2027.scoreapp…

Global Startups invites Ontario SMEs interested in, or currently doing business in, Latin America to attend the Toronto LATAM Business Forum on December 1, 2026, at the Rotman School of Management. Featured speakers include Dr. Marcela Carena, Executive Director of the Perimeter Institute. The forum will bring together business leaders, government officials, Consuls, investors, and trade experts to explore business and investment opportunities across Latin America. The program will feature discussions on trade, investment, technology, food, manufacturing, and automotive, along with practical insights for Ontario companies looking to expand into the region. Attendees will learn about Government programs and resources that support business growth, export development, and international expansion into key global markets, including Latin America. Early Bird registration is now available at $199 until October 31. Beginning November 1, regular admission will be $249. Register at: latamforum.regfox.com/toront…

Four companies from our programs pitch to investors on Nov 18 at Capital Connect Pitch Night, hosted by our sister company @gsaventures Health tech, food tech, workforce tech and AI/SaaS, each raising $500K to $1M. For angels, VCs and family offices. Link below. Wednesday, Nov 18, 5:30 to 7:30 PM, 325 Front St W, Toronto. Registration requires approval: luma.com/9alat4ne

Global Startups turns 10. On Dec 17, we close the year at the End of the Year Gala in downtown Toronto: awards, a sales pitch competition and cocktail networking. Presented by Scotiabank, with City of Toronto, JDL Immigration and Dentons. Tickets: luma.com/tq63byxn

Asia-Pacific in the Spotlight Thu Oct 29, 5:30 PM, 325 Front St W, Suite 300, Toronto Market intelligence on Asia-Pacific with Emerson Cheng (Gov. of Ontario), Brian Bui (Canada-Vietnam) and David Comtois (immigration). Register: luma.com/eloxk8qw

Many 2027 decisions get made in October and November. Do you know where next year's funding, clients and sales will come from? Five questions, under 2 minutes, for Canadian founders globalstartups-2027.scoreapp…

Happy Thanksgiving, Canada. Thank you to the founders, partners, coaches and investors who have built with Global Startups since 2016, and to our followers around the world. Wishing you a good day at the table.

Canada just sent its first political rep to an APEC energy meeting in 10+ years. Air Canada just announced a new direct route to Guangzhou. Asia-Pacific isn't waiting for anyone. Asia-Pacific in the Spotlight, Oct 29 at our office (325 Front St W, Suite 300, Toronto). Two speakers who work in this space daily. Register: luma.com/eloxk8qw

Over 400 registrations. 15 masterclasses. One week. Founders showed up for funding, marketing, IP, and branding guidance. The conversations in the room were worth every hour. Thank you to every founder, speaker, and partner who made it happen. More sessions coming in November, online and in person. Subscribe to our Luma calendar to get notified first: luma.com/globalstartups

We close the year with our community at the End of the Year Gala, Dec 17: awards, a sales pitch competition and cocktail networking. Answer a 2-minute survey and claim your free ticket: form.jotform.com/GlobalStart…

1/ Day 2 of our 10th anniversary masterclasses: done. Thank you to our speakers and everyone who joined. 2/ Tomorrow is the final day: AI readiness, Dynamics 365, compliance, property finance, cross-cultural teams. 5 free sessions in Toronto. luma.com/globalstartups #GlobalStartups10

1/ Day 1 of our 10th anniversary masterclasses: done. Thank you to our speakers and everyone who showed up. 2/ Tomorrow: funding, IP, SR&ED and AI, multicultural marketing, climate tech, media for capital raising. 6 free sessions, Toronto and online. luma.com/globalstartups #GlobalStartups10

Tomorrow in Toronto: 5 free masterclasses for our 10th anniversary. Currency risk. Employee benefits. AEC proposals. CEO peer advisory. Brand building. Tue, Sept 29 at [VENUE]. Request your spot: luma.com/globalstartups #GlobalStartups10

Three free sessions in Toronto September 30 and October 1 covering AI automation, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and IP protection for founders. All free. Registration by approval. #GlobalStartups10 #AIStrategy Register here: luma.com/globalstartups

Four free sessions in Toronto September 30 and October 1 covering AEC proposals, property finance, compliance readiness, and climate tech ESG investment. All free. Registration by approval. #GlobalStartups10 #Operations First reply: Register here: luma.com/globalstartups