Montreal, Something Big is Coming

⭐ JUST ANNOUNCED

TechTO returns to Montreal October 20–24 with a full week of events! In partnership with Espace CDPQ, La base entrepreneuriale HEC Montréal, and BetaKit. Together, we’re hosting a week of events designed to spotlight and inspire Montreal builders.

Here’s what’s on the agenda:

• Made In Montreal: From Bagels to Billion Dollar Ideas: In Partnership with BetaKit and ​La base entrepreneuriale HEC Montréal: Join us opening night with Harley Finkelstein and David Segal and kick-off an exciting week of conversations and networking. Thanks to our sponsors at Sage Accounting for supporting us on this event.
  

• Venture Showcase: Live from Espace CDPQ, Montreal-based companies have the chance to pitch to Canada’s top VCs and select US investors. More announcements coming soon!
  

• BOAST Funding Stage: Join a masterclass on funding the journey - from bootstrapping to IPO, you’ll learn end-to-end what it takes to raise capital. Brought to you in partnership with Boast.
  

• Together With Women (presented by StandUp Ventures): Live from Espace CDPQ, we are celebrating and spotlighting trailblazing female entrepreneurs building big things in the ecosystem and changing the game for today’s builders.
  

• Market Overviews: Explore two powerful Montreal markets; Gaming Tech (presented by Triptyq) and Travel Tech (presented by Inovia).
  

• Founders Collective Dinner (Presented by TechTO & BDC Thrive Venture Fund): Join a private curated dinner bringing top founders together to learn.
  

Get ready for a packed week of events and parties! Make sure you’re subscribed to our full Montreal events calendar, so you never miss an announcement.

 ✨ RECAP: COMMERCE TORONTO

On September 15th, Toronto showed up BIG for Commerce Toronto this week! More than 200 attendees came together at Rotman to learn from leading brands.

Our Speakers:

• Tina Luu, Co-Founder & Head of Technology at Fable Home chatted with Lakhveer Singh Jajj, Founder & CEO at Moselle to discuss Fable’s success and learnings. WATCH HERE.
  

• Tara Tomulka, Founder & CEO at Rawcology shared 4 mindset shifts she learned when moving from holistic nutritionist to business woman. Mindset shift #1? “Expect the challenges. Shift from frustration to preparation.” WATCH HERE.

  
  

• Devyn Olin, Founder & CEO at Cache shared her journey from corporate law to fashion tech, and her passion to “Invest in luxury fashion like stocks, unlocking fashion as a financial asset.” WATCH HERE. 

  

• Adam Rivietz, Co-Founder & CSO at #Paid took us back to the past and reminded us just how far tech has come. Today, the budget for one TV commercial can now power multiple creator-led contents with the same quality. WATCH HERE.
   

AND, as part of Commerce Toronto, we invited some amazing brands to show off their flavour + energy in our marketplace: Rawcology Inc. · AFTER9 · Nutes by Electric Juice Factory · Kunana · Pain Punch™ · Green Bowl Foods · Brodo House Bone Broth · Blue Pepper.

Missed out on a recent event? Check out what’s coming up for the community by subscribing to our calendar.

🗓️ UPCOMING EVENTS

• Together Toronto: Monday, October 6 at 6:00pm — EARLY BIRDS REGISTER HERE — CONFIRMED SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Melissa Gallagher (Founder & CEO at Alma Care), and Raphael Rajan (Co-Founder & CEO at EZee Assist)

• Startup Open House @ Elevate Festival presented by TechTO: Thursday, October 9 at 3:00pm — REGISTER HERE

• Elevate Festival After Party presented by TechTO and TiE Toronto: Thursday, October 9 at 7:00pm - REGISTER HERE

  P.S. We're thrilled to be an official Community Partner of Elevate Festival 2025 (October 7-9). Use coupon code TECHTOELEVATE to save 20% off your ticket HERE 

• TechTO Montreal: October 20-24 — REGISTER HERE

• Together Toronto: Monday, November 3 at 6:00pm — EARLY BIRDS REGISTER HERE

• SaaS North in Ottawa: Wednesday, November 5 & Thursday, November 6 — REGISTER HERE (save +35% off regular price using our link)
  

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👀 OPPORTUNITIES TO WATCH

MaRS Mornings: Breakthroughs in Parkinson's Disease: Thursday, September 25 at 9:00am - REGISTER HERE using the code TECHTO for 50% off

EarthQUAICS: Protexxa’s new 5-month Quantum, AI, Cybersecurity program designed for IT professionals who already have solid roles but want to level up into Cyber + AI + Quantum — and the best part? It’s 100% free. Apply now.

🔥 PARTNER PERKS

Our Directory helps you find our community’s favourite service providers and businesses that we stand behind. Check out a few perks from our partners:

• Boast helps companies in Canada and the U.S. maximize R&D tax credits with less risk and hassle, using AI-powered claim management through a secure portal. Get 10% off your first-year R&D tax credit application. Learn more and claim the offer here

• BrightIron provides on-demand Finance, HR, Sales, and Marketing expertise that scales with your business, without the overhead of full-time hires. Receive a free strategy session (valued up to $500). Learn more and claim the offer here