Startupfest's Inclusion Initiative

The Inclusion Initiative is back!

Startupfest is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring underrepresented voices are amplified and heard. Our Inclusion Initiative provides subsidized tickets each year to female entrepreneurs, Indigenous innovators, and diverse founders from various backgrounds. We strive for gender parity on our stages and promote equal representation across all programming.

Since introducing the Startupfest Inclusion Initiative in 2011, we’ve welcomed hundreds of founders worldwide to our events and witnessed them win hundreds of thousands of dollars through our investment prize competitions.

Startupfest and our partners are pleased to offer passes at a 90% discount ($50 commitment fee). Complete our online application form to be considered for an Inclusion pass.

 

Connecting entrepreneurs from diverse and underrepresented communities to equal opportunities

Deadline to apply: March 27th

Become a Patron and support the Startupfest Inclusion Initiative

Sponsors can join this effort by funding passes, mentoring diverse entrepreneurs, or partnering to bring inclusive programming to life, supporting an industry that reflects the world we live in. Being a Patron of the Inclusion Initiative can happen on any scale; with a single ticket purchased on behalf of an underserved startup, or with a larger contribution. Get in touch to explore the different ways you can support underrepresented groups at Startupfest.

Become a patron

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