Every month our team compiles a list of startup and small business events in Toronto and Southwestern Ontario that we’re interested in attending and think will be useful to the startup and small business community.
Some of these events may fill up fast, so if you’re interested in attending please register quickly. Events are generally free of charge, unless a price is listed. If you’re hosting an event or come across one that you think should be included here, feel free to contact us with your suggestion.
Toronto Events
MaRS is where entrepreneurs get the help they need, where all kinds of people meet to spark new ideas, and where a global reputation for innovation is being earned, one success story at a time.The often-free events at MaRS are ideal for start-ups, science, technology and social entrepreneurs looking to make connections and learn more about a particular aspect of business.
Event: Entrepreneur’s Toolkit Workshops – Pitching to Investors
When:
Part 1 – June 5, 2014, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Part 2 – June 12, 2014, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: MaRS, 101 College Street, Toronto, ON
Price: $100
This great informal social event in Toronto is perfect for anyone interested in web development. People in the industry, as well as interested recruits are able to gather in Toronto's exciting web development and start up community.
Event: Toronto Rails Pub Night
When: June 16, 2014, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Where: The Rhino, 1249 Queen Street West (Queen & Dufferin), Toronto, ON
Startup Drinks
Startup Drinks provides an open space for entrepreneurs and small business owners to connect and share ideas. The event includes a handful of pitches from local startups, and opportunities to meet and network with attendees.
Event: Startup Drinks Toronto
When: June 25, 2014, 6:00 p.m. – late, startup pitches at 8 p.m.
Where: Hotel Ocho, 195 Spadina Avenue, Toronto
Toronto Business Development Centre
TBDC is an independent non-profit, non-government organization dedicated to nurturing the growth of new and emerging businesses. The Centre has been recognized at home and internationally for achievements in the field of business incubation. Over the past twenty plus years, TBDC has helped more than 4500 businesses through our various programs.
Event: Marketing & Operations: How to Get and Keep Customers (Start A Business Seminar Series)
When: June 17, 2014, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Toronto Business Development Centre, 900 – 1 Yonge St.
Price: $60 pre-paid price, $75 door price
The Toronto Board of Trade facilitates opportunities for knowledge sharing, networking, business development, and city building. It is the authoritative voice of Canada’s most prominent business community.
Event: Creating A Content Strategy For B2B Marketing Success
When: June 5, 2014, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Where: Toronto Region Board of Trade, Downtown Centre
Price: $15 for members, $25 for non-members
Waterloo Region events
Founded by a group of dedicated entrepreneurs in 1997, Communitech is Waterloo Region's hub for the commercialization of innovative technologies. Over the years, they have supported and helped build a tech cluster of nearly 1,000 companies that now generates more than $30 billion in revenue.
Event: UpStart Breakfast Series
When: June 4, 2014, 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Where: Communitech Hub – Tannery Event Centre, 151 Charles Street West, Kitchener, ON
Event: Hub for Grub – Whitney Presents: Real estate solutions for technology companies
When: June 5, 2014, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Communitech Hub – EBC Room, 151 Charles Street West, Kitchener, ON
Startup Drinks
Startup Drinks provides an open space for entrepreneurs and small business owners to connect and share ideas. The event includes a handful of pitches from local startups, and opportunities to meet and network with attendees.
Event: Startup Drinks Waterloo
When: June 3, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Chainsaw, 28 King Street North, Waterloo, ON
Halton Events
HalTech is the leading source of support and personal service for tech and advanced manufacturing entrepreneurs in Halton. They assist Halton’s entrepreneurs and technology companies with developing their ideas, commercializing their products/services and establishing and expanding their businesses.
Event: TMT Predictions with Duncan Stewart
When: June 4, 2014, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Where: Ron Joyce Centre, McMaster University, 4350 S Service Road, Burlington
Silicon Halton organizes a number of events throughout the year in the region Halton which including Burlington, Oakville, and Milton. Their monthly meetups and Peer2Peer has three main components; a key notes presentation, a get to know a member presentation, and time set out for networking. These events are catered to anyone at a startup – especially in the tech industry – that want to learn more about business best practices.
Event: Tech Under 20 – Silicon Halton Meetup #56
When: June 10, 2014, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Where: Milton Education Village Innovation Centre. 555 Industrial Drive, Milton, ON
Hamilton Events
Innovation Factory helps advance Hamilton’s innovation community and serves as an inspiring, expert resource for entrepreneurs that fosters connections across the community and accelerates growth.
Event: Mobile Start App Video Pitch Competition – Business Model and Market Entry
When: June 4, 2014, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: ETB 535 (at McMaster University) – 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton ON
Event: Innovation Night Summer Showdown
When: June 26, 2014, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: The Atrium at McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Road South, Hamilton, ON
Software Hamilton was created with the aim of uniting the Greater Hamilton software community. Software Hamilton organizes several monthly events including DemoCamp Hamilton and Startup Drinks. They operate under the belief that software development is a creative skill which can provide relatively clean, high-paying jobs with work that can make the world a better place to live.
Event: DemoCampHamilton17
When: June 17 and 24, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: The Art Gallery of Hamilton – Joey and Toby Tanebaum Pavilion, 123 King Street West Hamilton, Ontario
Startup Drinks
Startup Drinks provides an open space for entrepreneurs and small business owners to connect and share ideas. The event includes a handful of pitches from local startups, and opportunities to meet and network with attendees.
Event: Startup Drinks Hamilton
When: June 11, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: The Pheasant Plucker, 20 Augusta Street 2nd floor, Hamilton
Niagara Events
Software Niagara was started in 2012 with the goal of organizing technology and startup events to build a community that fostered innovation and excellence in the Niagara region.
Event: DevTricks
When: June 9, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where:Generator at One, One St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON
Startup Drinks
Startup Drinks provides an open space for entrepreneurs and small business owners to connect and share ideas. The event includes a handful of pitches from local startups, and opportunities to meet and network with attendees.
Event: Startup Drinks Niagara
When: June 25, 2014, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Mahtay Cafe, 241 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON
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