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- Startup Launchpad · BTF Summit 2026
Launch Your Tech Startup at BTF Summit
A curated opportunity for high-potential ventures to connect with capital, partners, and market access.
BTF Summit 2026 will feature a select group of Black-led tech startups from Western Canada, including one student-led venture.
- This is not a pitch competition.
A structured opportunity to position your company in front of the right people.
Founders, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders aligned around execution. Selected startups are positioned not just for visibility, but for participation within a system designed to drive measurable economic outcomes.
- Support
What Selected Startups Receive
- Eligibility
Who Should Apply?
Black-led startups or early-stage companies that are:
Beyond Visibility
Selected startups are positioned not just for visibility, but for participation within a system designed to drive measurable economic outcomes. This is where execution happens.
- Dates
Selection Process & Key Dates
April 1, 2026
Applications Open
April 27, 2026
Application Deadline
By May 4, 2026
Pre-Screen Interviews (ongoing)
Week of May 7
Final Selection & Notification
May 11, 2026
Startup Onboarding & Mentorship Begins
May 12 – June 10
Launchpad Preparation Sessions
Week of June 15
Final Run-through & Positioning
June 19, 2026
BTF Summit Launch
If your company is ready to move into real opportunities, partnerships, and growth —
This is where that shift happens.
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