Toronto50

Canada’s most scalable startups

The definitive investor showcase of the most scalable Toronto startups! The goal is to highlight Toronto region’s thriving innovation economy at a global stage, and raise $100 million in capital for region’s startups.

These are Toronto based startups with the following characteristics:

  1. Canada-made innovation with high potential for global commercialization and export

  2. Positive impact on the world towards environment, food security, health outcomes etc.

  3. High potential for advancing and strengthening the local economy

The initiative is sector and stage agnostic, and the application is open to all startups and scaleups based in the particular region. Whether you are a TRL 3/4 startup with cool tech, or a scaleup with millions in revenue, you are welcome to apply. You are a qualified to apply even if you have been on the list previously. There is no cost. Deadline March 31st, 2026.

Startups can apply using the form below:

FAQ

  1. The region for Toronto50 is defined as the Greater Toronto Area - City of Toronto plus surrounding regional municipalities

  2. Overarching goal is to establish and enhance Canada as a source of world class innovation, and raise $100 million in capital for the region’s startups

  3. Aimed to help accelerate success for high potential Canadian startups by providing them access and intros to investors and strategic customers at a global scale

  4. Opportunity to gain traction, global networks, strategic connections, and international visibility

  5. Stage and sector agnostic. Open to all startups and scaleups in the region, even if they have been on the list previously

  6. There is no cost

  7. Deadline March 31st 2026