Startup Canada Tour comes to Mississauga!

By October 17, 2025Events

Get ready for an exciting event at the Living Arts Centre connecting entrepreneurs with industry leaders, resources, and opportunities to grow their business in Mississauga!

October 17, 2025

IDEA Mississauga and Visit Mississauga are proud to welcome the Startup Canada Tour to Mississauga’s Living Arts Centre, bringing together entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders from across the region and beyond. The event will connect local and visiting entrepreneurs with industry experts, mentors, and organizations to help accelerate business growth through engaging keynote presentations, panel discussions, and workshops. By hosting national events like the Startup Canada Tour, Mississauga continues to strengthen its reputation as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, while also welcoming visitors who contribute to the city’s vibrant economy and business community.

What

The 2025 Startup Canada Tour features a number of prominent speakers from various industry sectors. This event will also feature the Startup Global Pop-up Pitch Competition Grand Finale where finalists will pitch live for their chance to win from an overall $70,000 cash prize pool.

When

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Where

The Living Arts Centre
4141 Living Arts Dr.,
Mississauga, ON

Register

You can register and purchase your tickets online here.

Mississauga is one of Canada’s most diverse business hubs, home to more than 100,000 companies, including 775 multinational corporations and 75+ Fortune 500 firms. Its strategic location, world-class facilities and vibrant mix of business, culture and tourism make it a unique location for hosting national events like the Startup Canada Tour. With support from Invest Mississauga and Visit Mississauga, the city continues to attract business, sport, and cultural gatherings that drive economic impact, support local jobs, and showcase what Mississauga has to offer.

About Startup Canada

Startup Canada is the gateway to Canada’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. It connects entrepreneurs with support organizations, funding opportunities, and peers across the country to help them start and build successful businesses.

About IDEA Mississauga

IDEA Mississauga, powered by Invest Mississauga, brings together industry, government, education and organizational leaders to help start-ups and scale-ups accelerate ideas and commercialize solutions. IDEA offers entrepreneurs a comprehensive suite of resources to support their needs and growth, including tailored programs and services, along with a rich network of mentorship, partners and talent. From start-up to scale-up, the IDEA team is dedicated to driving innovation and turning entrepreneurs’ ideas into reality.

About Visit Mississauga

Visit Mississauga is the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for the City of Mississauga. The organization is industry led and responsible for developing a tourism strategy and leading tourism marketing and development efforts for Mississauga. Visit Mississauga is committed to implementing the City of Mississauga’s Tourism Master Plan, promoting local businesses and inviting large-scale business and consumer events to the city. Learn more at visitmississauga.ca, and follow on XInstagramLinkedIn, and Facebook.