CIX Startup Awards
Be part of Canada’s Premier Startup Awards Program, selected and recognized by North American investors. Applications are now open! Apply before November 30, 2025.
Get Recognized Get Funded Scale Faster
The CIX Startup Awards is the largest national showcase of Canada's most innovative tech companies. Selected by a committee of 100+ esteemed North American investors, CIX’s awards program has amplified Canada's most promising startups at both early and growth stages to a global audience of active investors. In 2025, CIX Startup Award winners represent various industries, including climate technology, renewable energy, medtech, fintech, e-commerce, security, big data, and software.
What's In It For You
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Your business will be seen by 100+ North American investors, who make up CIX’s 2026 Selection Committee
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Recognition as a CIX Startup Award winner in Canada’s longest running and most prestigious innovation awards program
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Your CEO/Founder will present to an audience of investors, startups, corporates at CIX Summit
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Early access to sign-up for CIX Meeting Exchanges which are the popular 1:1 face-to-face meetings with investors at CIX Summit -
Introductions to key people and groups that help your company succeed -
Recognition in CIX media release to North American outlets and in ecosystem announcement -
3 passes to CIX (one for the presenting founder/CEO, two for company executives) and a dedicated meeting table at CIX -
Invitations to VIP in-person and virtual events with investors, corporates and media such as private dinners, TSX Market open -
Permanent posting on CIX website -
Award badge graphic to post and share on socials and website
CIX Startup Award Categories
Fast Facts
- 78% of CIX Award recipients were funded within 6 months of CIX recognition
- 86% were funded within a year
- 22% of the CIX selection committee is made up of US investors