CIX Highlights
CIX Summit brings together Canada’s top founders and investors to facilitate deals in today’s challenging funding landscape. We go beyond networking to provide curated, high-value connections that lead to term sheets. Founders gain access to active capital, while investors discover vetted, high-potential ventures across emerging sectors. Our focused programming prioritizes meaningful relationships through exclusive matchmaking sessions and intimate roundtables with industry leaders—maximizing your ROI in deals, capital raised, or strategic partnerships.
Start your day with insights from industry pioneers and Canada’s top founders. Investors: discover pre-vetted CIX Award winners presenting potential unicorn opportunities. Founders: gain tactical fundraising strategies directly from active check-writers. Experience breakthrough pitches, insider investor criteria, and high-impact networking that regularly leads to closed rounds. The Summit Stage delivers connections that drive Canadian innovation forward.
Connect with elite capital allocators at the Investor Forum – an intimate gathering exclusively for LPs and Venture Capitalists. Experience high-signal discussions on allocation strategies, emerging sectors, and regulatory developments affecting your portfolio. Gain competitive advantage through proprietary market insights and first-look access to Canadian innovation. Attendance is strictly limited to maintain quality conversations and meaningful relationship development. Secure your participation to influence capital deployment strategies shaping tomorrow’s tech landscape.
The Founder Forum delivers what you actually need right now – direct fundraising pathways in a capital-constrained market, with a focus on growth and market differentiation. Hear from recently funded founders as they share exact playbooks – from winning pitch decks to tactical strategies. Gain immediate advantage through deep discussions on navigating due diligence, building government relations, and extending runway without sacrificing growth.
- Get ready to make real connections at the CIX Networking Lounge—an intimate space designed for authentic conversations. Enjoy refreshments in a relaxed setting while connecting with investors seeking the next big startup, visionary founders, and CIX Startup Award winners. Whether you’re forming new partnerships or strengthening your place in Canada’s tech ecosystem, this curated environment makes meaningful encounters effortless. Wrap up your experience with the Official CIX After Party an unforgettable night of new connections, and community building with TechTO and BetaKit. Simply show your CIX badge at the door for free entry—don’t miss this premier post-summit gathering!
We’ve made it easier to land your next deal. CIX Meeting Exchanges offer exclusive, scheduled one-on-ones with top North American investors—connections that are often hard to secure. Build relationships, gain mentorship, and unlock funding opportunities to propel your startup forward.
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