Events

Beyond SmartTO: Funding Opportunities for Industry-Academic Collaboration SmartTO is bringing together top funding partners—including Mitacs, the Ontario Centre of Innovation, NSERC, and more—to guide you through the best funding pathways for your next technical initiative. You’ll learn how to navigate programs for continued or expanded collaboration, hear directly from funders, explore real success stories, and get personalized advice on next steps. […]

Early-Stage B2B SaaS Founders & Funders Breakfast at Toronto Tech Week We’re kicking off the Tech Week with curated conversations, good coffee, and even better connections. Hosted by YSpace and the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance, this exclusive breakfast is designed for early-stage B2B SaaS, HardTech, and DeepTech founders and the investors who are actively backing them. […]

Join us for Investor Forum 2025 — Where Ambitious Startups Meet the Right Capital. If you're building something bold and ready to raise, this is the room you want to be in. Investor Forum 2025 is a curated, in-person event designed to connect high-potential founders with investors who are actively looking to fund the next […]

Clear Signals: Building Tech Team Synergy Join us with communication and conflict expert Snjezana Pruginic, Founder of Circle Point Wellness to help you unlock the core elements of effective teamwork. Expect hands-on exercises, real-time problem-solving, and practical strategies you can apply immediately to improve your team’s performance. This masterclass is ideal for founders, directors, and team leads overseeing cross-functional teams, but team members ready to grow their skills will […]

​Join us for Co-founder Connect, presented by the BEA in partnership with YSpace — an evening designed to help founders, builders, and innovators find the right partners to strengthen their ventures. ​Whether you’re looking for technical expertise, business strategy support, or a complementary co-founder to take your startup to the next level, this is your chance to pitch, connect, […]

Enterprise Ready: How to Sell to Corporations ​Selling to corporations can unlock major revenue and credibility for startups — but getting your foot in the door (and across the procurement finish line) can be daunting. Long sales cycles, complex decision-making structures, and risk-averse buyers often stand in the way. ​Join YSpace & RBCx for a […]