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Explore the infrastructure behind Canada’s innovation ecosystem.

What is Founded in Canada?
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Founded in Canada is an intelligence platform designed to help people discover, understand, and navigate Canada’s innovation ecosystem. The platform connects founders, investors, programs, and ecosystem organizations in one place to make partnership, growth, and funding opportunities easier to find and access.

Who can use Founded in Canada?
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Founded in Canada is built for the people shaping Canadian innovation, including founders, business owners, investors, ecosystem organizations, accelerators, incubators, and government partners. Our only requirement is you hold a valid Canadian ID.

Is Founded in Canada free to explore?
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Yes. Anyone can explore the ecosystem directory and discover organizations, investors, and programs across Canada. Creating an account unlocks additional features and allows you to participate in the ecosystem. Upgrading unlocks advanced AI-powered insights and additional ecosystem opportunities.

How do I add a company or organization?
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Create an account, then submit your company or venture profile through the platform. Once created, your profile is reviewed and verified by our partners at Trulioo before being approved and published in the ecosystem.

Can my organization partner with Founded in Canada?
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Yes. Founded in Canada collaborates with ecosystem organizations, accelerators, investors, and regional partners who support innovation across the country. If you'd like to partner with us feel free to reach out to partners@foundedincanada.com

What is Founded in Canada?
icon

Founded in Canada is an intelligence platform designed to help people discover, understand, and navigate Canada’s innovation ecosystem. The platform connects founders, investors, programs, and ecosystem organizations in one place to make partnership, growth, and funding opportunities easier to find and access.

Who can use Founded in Canada?
icon

Founded in Canada is built for the people shaping Canadian innovation, including founders, business owners, investors, ecosystem organizations, accelerators, incubators, and government partners. Our only requirement is you hold a valid Canadian ID.

Is Founded in Canada free to explore?
icon

Yes. Anyone can explore the ecosystem directory and discover organizations, investors, and programs across Canada. Creating an account unlocks additional features and allows you to participate in the ecosystem. Upgrading unlocks advanced AI-powered insights and additional ecosystem opportunities.

How do I add a company or organization?
icon

Create an account, then submit your company or venture profile through the platform. Once created, your profile is reviewed and verified by our partners at Trulioo before being approved and published in the ecosystem.

Can my organization partner with Founded in Canada?
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Yes. Founded in Canada collaborates with ecosystem organizations, accelerators, investors, and regional partners who support innovation across the country. If you'd like to partner with us feel free to reach out to partners@foundedincanada.com

What is Founded in Canada?
icon

Founded in Canada is an intelligence platform designed to help people discover, understand, and navigate Canada’s innovation ecosystem. The platform connects founders, investors, programs, and ecosystem organizations in one place to make partnership, growth, and funding opportunities easier to find and access.

Who can use Founded in Canada?
icon

Founded in Canada is built for the people shaping Canadian innovation, including founders, business owners, investors, ecosystem organizations, accelerators, incubators, and government partners. Our only requirement is you hold a valid Canadian ID.

Is Founded in Canada free to explore?
icon

Yes. Anyone can explore the ecosystem directory and discover organizations, investors, and programs across Canada. Creating an account unlocks additional features and allows you to participate in the ecosystem. Upgrading unlocks advanced AI-powered insights and additional ecosystem opportunities.

How do I add a company or organization?
icon

Create an account, then submit your company or venture profile through the platform. Once created, your profile is reviewed and verified by our partners at Trulioo before being approved and published in the ecosystem.

Can my organization partner with Founded in Canada?
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Yes. Founded in Canada collaborates with ecosystem organizations, accelerators, investors, and regional partners who support innovation across the country. If you'd like to partner with us feel free to reach out to partners@foundedincanada.com

Where does the ecosystem data come from?
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Platform data is sourced from our own organically collected ecosystem data and verified submissions. Unlike many directories that rely on scraped or outdated sources, Founded in Canada prioritizes verified information to keep the ecosystem accurate, relevant, and trusted.

Who should I contact for media or research inquiries?
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For press requests, interviews, or ecosystem insights, email us at press@foundedincanada.com or sayhi@foundedincanada.com.

How does verification work?
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Every company or venture profile created on Founded in Canada goes through a verification process via our partners at Trulioo. Founded in Canada verifies the information provided to ensure the ecosystem remains accurate, trusted, and representative of real innovators and organizations.

What types of organizations are a part of the ecosystem?
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Founded in Canada includes a wide range of members across the innovation ecosystem, including startups, scaleups, enterprises, investors, accelerators, incubators, research institutions, ecosystem organizations, and government programs.

How does AI power the platform?
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Founded in Canada uses artificial intelligence to analyze ecosystem data and surface relevant opportunities, match ventures with relevant partners, funding, and connections, and provides accurate insights. AI helps founders, investors, and organizations discover funding programs, ecosystem partners, and emerging companies more efficiently across Canada.

Where does the ecosystem data come from?
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Platform data is sourced from our own organically collected ecosystem data and verified submissions. Unlike many directories that rely on scraped or outdated sources, Founded in Canada prioritizes verified information to keep the ecosystem accurate, relevant, and trusted.

Who should I contact for media or research inquiries?
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For press requests, interviews, or ecosystem insights, email us at press@foundedincanada.com or sayhi@foundedincanada.com.

How does verification work?
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Every company or venture profile created on Founded in Canada goes through a verification process via our partners at Trulioo. Founded in Canada verifies the information provided to ensure the ecosystem remains accurate, trusted, and representative of real innovators and organizations.

What types of organizations are a part of the ecosystem?
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Founded in Canada includes a wide range of members across the innovation ecosystem, including startups, scaleups, enterprises, investors, accelerators, incubators, research institutions, ecosystem organizations, and government programs.

How does AI power the platform?
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Founded in Canada uses artificial intelligence to analyze ecosystem data and surface relevant opportunities, match ventures with relevant partners, funding, and connections, and provides accurate insights. AI helps founders, investors, and organizations discover funding programs, ecosystem partners, and emerging companies more efficiently across Canada.

Where does the ecosystem data come from?
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Platform data is sourced from our own organically collected ecosystem data and verified submissions. Unlike many directories that rely on scraped or outdated sources, Founded in Canada prioritizes verified information to keep the ecosystem accurate, relevant, and trusted.

Who should I contact for media or research inquiries?
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For press requests, interviews, or ecosystem insights, email us at press@foundedincanada.com or sayhi@foundedincanada.com.

How does verification work?
icon

Every company or venture profile created on Founded in Canada goes through a verification process via our partners at Trulioo. Founded in Canada verifies the information provided to ensure the ecosystem remains accurate, trusted, and representative of real innovators and organizations.

What types of organizations are a part of the ecosystem?
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Founded in Canada includes a wide range of members across the innovation ecosystem, including startups, scaleups, enterprises, investors, accelerators, incubators, research institutions, ecosystem organizations, and government programs.

How does AI power the platform?
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Founded in Canada uses artificial intelligence to analyze ecosystem data and surface relevant opportunities, match ventures with relevant partners, funding, and connections, and provides accurate insights. AI helps founders, investors, and organizations discover funding programs, ecosystem partners, and emerging companies more efficiently across Canada.