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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.

Venture for Canada Launches 2024-2025 Alumni Council Meet the 2024-2025 Venture for Canada Alumni Council! With new roles and expanded regional leadership, these entrepreneurial leaders are poised to enhance community connections from coast-to-coast.

Venture for Canada Welcomes Laura McGee and Leah Nguyen to Its Board of Directors Discover how the appointment of Laura McGee, a trailblazer in diversity tech, and Leah Nguyen, a strategic investment leader, is set to energize the Venture for Canada's board’s mission to empower the next generation of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Venture for Canada Announces Recipients of the 2024 RBC Inclusive Entrepreneurship Award Celebrate the future of Canadian entrepreneurship with the 2024 RBC Inclusive Entrepreneurship Awards! Meet the diverse group of young innovators from across the country who are redefining leadership and driving change.

Venture for Canada Announces the 2023 TD Clean Prosperity Award Winners Meet the innovators transforming Canada’s cleantech landscape! Discover how these young leaders, recipients of the TD Clean Prosperity Fellowship Award are driving sustainable change and shaping a greener future.

Hackathon Generates Innovative Solutions for International Students in Kingston At a recent hackathon hosted by Venture for Canada, Queen’s University, and the City of Kingston, young entrepreneurs developed practical solutions to enhance the living and studying experiences of international students in Kingston, Ontario.

Kaileigh Klein, Jennie Wedd

Venture for Canada Welcomes Its 10th Annual Fellowship Cohort to the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University Kingston, ON- Venture for Canada proudly welcomes a new cohort of 56 Fellows to the Smith School of Business at Queen's University for an immersive three-week entrepreneurial experience. As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of our Fellowship Program, this year also highlights a decade-long partnership with the Smith School, showcasing our commitment to nurturing Canada's future entrepreneurial leaders.

2023: A Year in Books Discover our CEO's top 5 book picks for 2023, highlighting key themes in technology, business, culture, global issues, and society. Essential reading for curious minds.

Venture for Canada Announces the 2022 TD Clean Prosperity Award Winners Venture for Canada (VFC) is excited to announce the 2022 recipients of the TD Clean Prosperity Awards, recognizing young Canadians in the VFC’s Fellowship Program who have shown a commitment to environmental sustainability and the cleantech sector. CEO Scott Stirrett highlights the importance of entrepreneurial skills to address challenges like climate change, and Joshua Cayer of TD Bank Group applauds the winners. With TD's support, VFC continues to guide young talent towards a clean economy.