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Startup Canada Equal Slice Program is sponsored by Startup Canada in partnership with Pizza Hut. This program supports underserved Canadian entrepreneurs through pitch competitions, webinars, and business resources.
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Startup Canada Equal Slice Program - Startup Canada Startup Canada Equal Slice Program Presented in partnership with Pizza Hut, this program is designed to break down barriers and create more significant opportunities for entrepreneurs across Canada.
Through pitch competitions, educational webinars, and enhancements to Startup Canada’s Business Owner’s Toolbox, this initiative provides education, business resources, and $100,000 a year in essential grant funding to help underserved Canadian entrepreneurs scale their businesses.
About the Startup Canada Equal Slice Program Startup Canada and Pizza Hut have joined forces to empower entrepreneurs by providing access to funding, educational webinars, and business resources that help break down systemic barriers.
With the belief that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to succeed, the Startup Canada Equal Slice Program offers pitch competitions, educational support, and tailored business tools to help entrepreneurs grow and scale their ventures. Through this exciting three-year partnership with Pizza Hut, we will provide $300,000 in cash grants to underserved Canadian entrepreneurs.
The program will expand its impact by hosting two national Pitch Competitions per year, offering expert-led webinars, and powering the Business Owner’s Toolbox, a vital hub of educational resources, templates, and guides to support entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.
Throughout the year, the Startup Canada Equal Slice Program, in partnership with Pizza Hut, will host a series of high-impact events, webinars, and pitch competitions designed to empower diverse entrepreneurs across Canada. Here’s what’s coming in 2026: Compete for a chance to win from a $100,000 cash grant pool, gain expert feedback, and showcase your business to industry leaders, to help your business grow.
Opportunities at Startup Canada Tour Stops Connect, learn and engage with fellow founders, industry experts, and ecosystem partners to build valuable relationships and gain insights. Learn essential skills, from perfecting your pitch to digital strategies for growth, designed specifically for entrepreneurs. Business Owner's Toolbox Updates Access perfectly curated resources at any time to help you start, grow, and scale your business.
Equal Slice Pitch Competitions Two pitch competitions in 2026 The Startup Canada Equal Slice Pitch Competitions offer equity-deserving entrepreneurs the chance to showcase their businesses, receive expert feedback, and compete for $100,000 in cash grants to help further develop their businesses.
In-Person Pitch Competition Applications open from March 9 (spots are limited, applications will close when spots are filled) Virtual National Pitch Competition Applications open from March 9 (spots are limited, applications will close when spots are filled) 2025 Equal Slice Pitch Competition Our 2025 Equal Slice Pitch Competitions gave early-stage entrepreneurs the platform to showcase their businesses, receive expert feedback, and compete for cash grants totalling $100,000!
From an energetic in-person competition in Toronto to a dynamic virtual event that brought founders together from across the country, these competitions celebrated innovation, resilience, and the diverse voices shaping Canada's business landscape. Winners gained not only funding to accelerate their ventures but also valuable connections and visibility within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. 2025 Pitch Competition Recap Knowledge is power.
The Startup Canada Equal Slice Program will offer four expert-led webinars that are created to help entrepreneurs develop crucial business skills, enhance their current business, and navigate challenges. Pitching with Purpose: Crafting Your “Why” to Win A great pitch isn’t just about your product, it’s about your story.
In this webinar, you’ll learn how to articulate your ‘why,’ build a founder narrative that resonates, and craft a pitch that connects purpose with opportunity in a way that sticks with investors and stakeholders. Accessing Funding: Grants, Loans, and Non-Dilutive Capital Equity isn’t the only way to fuel your business. Canada offers a robust landscape of non-dilutive funding.
This webinar breaks down the landscape of grants, loans, and non-dilutive capital available to Canadian entrepreneurs, and gives you the tools to find, assess, and apply for the opportunities that are right for your business. 9:00 – 10:30 AM PT | 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET More information & registration Scaling Your Idea: From Concept to Market Turning a great idea into a market-ready business takes more than momentum, it takes a plan.
This webinar covers the fundamentals of product-market fit, how to build a go-to-market strategy that works, and how to plan for sustainable growth from day one. Whether you’re selling a product or service, this webinar provides a tactical roadmap to turn your vision into a repeatable, revenue-generating reality.
9:00 – 10:30 AM PT | 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET More information & registration Digital Strategies for Early-Stage Growth Turning a great idea into a market-ready business takes more than momentum, it takes a plan. This webinar covers the fundamentals of product-market fit, how to build a go-to-market strategy that works, and how to plan for sustainable growth from day one.
Whether you’re selling a product or service, this webinar provides a tactical roadmap to turn your vision into a repeatable, revenue-generating reality.
10:00 – 11:30 AM PT | 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET More information & registration Empower Your Pitch: Strategies for Founders Belonging to Systemically Excluded Communities Speakers: Amin Yazdani Salekdeh (Craver), Mehrsa Raeiszadeh (Revenue Consultant), and Rohit Mehta (DoGood Funding) This webinar empowered entrepreneurs from systematically excluded communities by teaching them how to craft compelling pitches that resonate with investors and stakeholders.
Participants gained practical strategies and insights to confidently present their vision, navigate unique challenges, and secure the crucial support needed to move their businesses forward.
Protecting Your Intellectual Property: A Guide for Equity-Seeking Entrepreneurs Speakers: Alejandro Martinez-Ramos (Bold New Edge & FORPIQ), Caroline Lefebvre (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada), and Monika Rak (Agapyo) Strategic Networking: Building Purposeful Connections for Growth Speakers: Lindsay Johnson (The Radical Connector) and Tia Upshaw (CEO/Serial Entrepreneur) Master the art of networking and discover how to build meaningful connections that propel your business forward.
This session focused on developing effective networking strategies, maximizing event participation, and leveraging your unique strengths to create valuable partnerships that drive growth. Navigating the Support Ecosystem: Resources for Equity-Seeking Entrepreneurs in Canada Speakers: Karla Briones (Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada), Candace Lauren (CLGC Consulting | BEBC Society), and A. J.
Stewart (QueerTech) Business Owner’s Toolbox: Entrepreneurs need the right tools to succeed. The Startup Canada Business Owner’s Toolbox (BOT), powered by Pizza Hut, is this tool. It is a central hub providing over 100 curated resources to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and scale their businesses.
It contains category hubs covering every stage of entrepreneurship, from pre-launch to exit strategy, comprehensive guides, templates, and expert insights. Keep an eye on this business essential as updates are made throughout the year. This program and its affiliated events would not be possible without the generous support of Pizza Hut Canada.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Equity-deserving entrepreneurs and those from systematically excluded communities in Canada. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs Phase I (FY 2025) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit. Projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies are encouraged across all SBIR/STTR topic areas.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by NOAA. This program provides seed funding to small businesses for research and development of innovative technologies across NOAA's mission areas, including climate change adaptation and mitigation, coastal resilience, and extreme weather events. Phase I awards fund a six-month period for conducting feasibility and proof of concept research.