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ETA Academy Opens Waitlists for Three New Business-Buying Programs Following the success of our sold-out pilot cohort with a 96% satisfaction rate, we're expanding ETA Academy nationally. Waitlists for the Fall 2025 cohorts are now open, offering aspiring Canadian entrepreneurs expert-led training and a supportive network to confidently navigate buying businesses.

Venture for Canada Announces the 2024 TD Clean Prosperity Award Winners Venture for Canada announces the 2024 TD Clean Prosperity Award winners—Fellows recognized for their leadership in cleantech and commitment to a more sustainable future. Selected from a competitive cohort of emerging entrepreneurs, these recipients are driving real-world impact across Canada.

All Things People

Venture for Canada Welcomes Joshua Goodfield, Lauren Ledwell, and Laura Silvester to Its Board of Directors Venture for Canada welcomes three new board members with expertise in venture capital, tech, and innovation.

Venture for Canada Launches 2025-2026 Alumni Council Introducing the 2025–2026 Venture for Canada Alumni Council. This group of entrepreneurial leaders is committed to building stronger connections and supporting our alumni community nationwide.

Canada’s Next Startup Leaders Kick Off 2025 Fellowship Program at Smith School of Business

29 Trailblazers Join Canada’s First ETA Academy in Toronto Venture for Canada’s first ETA Academy cohort is here—29 professionals from across the country, coming together in Toronto to learn how to buy and grow Canadian businesses.

2025 Employer Advisory Council: Driving Innovation in Canada’s Startup Ecosystem Meet Venture for Canada's 2025 Employer Advisory Council—a diverse group of leaders from across Canada, offering insights from startups, small businesses, and various industries to shape the growth and evolution of VFC's programs.

Pilot Program Creates Startup Opportunities for International Students in Canada Our latest pilot program provides international students with practical work experience, community connections, and expert-led workshops to prepare them for success in Canada’s startup ecosystem.

The Centre for Indigenous Innovation and Technology (CIIT) and Venture for Canada (VFC) Launch Guide to Support Indigenous Leadership in Tech Discover how the Centre for Indigenous Innovation and Technology (CIIT) and Venture for Canada are championing Indigenous leadership in tech! This new guide offers actionable steps to embed Truth and Reconciliation principles, foster cultural awareness, and support workforce transformation in startups and small businesses.

Venture for Canada Launches New Pathway to Business Ownership with ETA Academy Venture for Canada launches a new program to help aspiring entrepreneurs explore business acquisitions. The 5-week course runs from March 22 to April 27, 2025. Applications are now open.