Canada’s Startup Wave Is Here

Startups don’t grow in silos. They grow in rooms full of other builders, at hackathons that run on caffeine, through group chats where someone always has the missing link.

That’s why FiC is building more than a directory. We’re building a nationwide movement of innovators, investors, students, and dreamers. And this week, here’s how you can plug in .

CTRL+ALT+BUILD: The Hackathon

This fall, FiC is hosting CTRL+ALT+BUILD — a 48-hour, AI-powered hackathon where founders, hackers, designers, and policy thinkers collide.
It’s going to be raw, messy, and unforgettable — the kind of chaos that sparks real Canadian innovation.

📌 First updates drop soon. Speak with us to learn more about this here.

The Builders’ WhatsApp

Think of it as Canada’s founder back-channel.
It’s where people are swapping wins, asking for intros, sharing jobs, and dropping events in real time.

Hop in here

Campus Reps Wanted: Be the Connector on Your Campus

We’re building Canada’s startup wave — and we want students at the front of it.

As a FiC Campus Rep 🎓 , you’re not just “representing.” You’re the person who:

• Brings startup energy to your campus

• Gets the inside scoop on opportunities before anyone else

• Connects ambitious students with real founders + investors

What you’ll get:

• Direct access to Canada’s founder network

• Leadership + networking cred that’ll stand out anywhere

• A chance to shape the startup culture on your campus

Apply now and put your campus on the map.

Canada’s Startup Calendar — Add Yours

We’ve launched the FiC Luma Calendar to map Canada’s startup events in one place — hackathons, pitch nights, meetups, and grant deadlines.

Check what’s coming up and list your event here.

Help us make it the calendar Canadian founders check before planning their week.

Why It Matters

Products and pitches are cool. But the real advantage Canadian startups have is each other.

So whether you drop your event on the calendar, join the WhatsApp crew, or bring your campus into the fold — remember: the next wave of Canadian startups isn’t abstract. It’s us. Together.

Stay bold, stay messy,
— The FiC Builders