07/13/2026
Last week we wrapped Startupfest 2026👏👏
WOW, what an incredible three days of connections, insights, founder pitches, bold ideas under the Montréal sun, and nonstop energy across the Village!!
From our curated content tracks to every keynote, panel, and Mentor Office Hours session, there were game-changing insights happening at every corner of the festival.
, Envoi, and match-ups (powered by and MAIN) brought attendees together across the entire venue.
We saw first-time founders take the stage in the Startup Showcase, seasoned entrepreneurs sharpen their stories under pressure, and finalists compete for almost $1M in Investment Prizes and Grants across some of the most high-stakes moments of the week.
The energy in the Startupfest Village was ELECTRIC thanks to the incredible startups, partners, accelerators, and ecosystem players who made it all happen!!
And of course, we had time to unwind and celebrate through late-night cocktails, socials, and the unforgettable Sweet Sixteen party, presented by 🥳
Most importantly, we were reminded of what truly makes this ecosystem special: the people 🫶
To every founder, investor, speaker, mentor, partner, volunteer, and attendee, THANK YOU for making Startupfest 2026 unforgettable.
Drop your highlights in the comments below 👇 and we’ll see you next year ❤️
