Startupfest has become one of the world's most iconic startup events, and Montréal's vibrant energy ensures there's always something happening during the fest week. From innovative meetups to dynamic tech talks, explore a variety of Off-Events taking place around the city.
Please note: The "Off-Events" are independently organized and not affiliated with Startupfest.
Presented by: Consortium des incubateurs québécois en haute technologie (ACET, CENTECH, CTS, ZU)
The not-to-be-missed event to discover Quebec's tech up-and-comers!
The Consortium québécois des incubateurs High Tech - bringing together ACET, Centech, CTS and Zú - invites you to the 5ᵉ edition of Invest-Tech, its flagship event dedicated to innovation.
This year, get ready to meet nearly 40 of Quebec's most promising startups, ready to shake up the Artificial Intelligence, Deep-Tech, Medtech and Biotech sectors.
A unique opportunity to spot tomorrow's innovations... and today's investment opportunities.
Date: July 8, 2025 from 4PM to 8PM
Location: Espace Ax-C Floors 3 and 4, 800 Square-Victoria Montreal
Price: $20 per person.
Presented by: Cap Inclusive
The FemTech Breakfast Club is Canada’s largest FemTech pitch competition, uniting incubators, accelerators, entrepreneurs, and investors to support women’s health founders raising Pre-Seed or Seed rounds. The initiative aims to help close the current funding gap by providing greater visibility and resources to early-stage FemTech ventures.
We host three in-person events—in Vancouver, Montreal, and Toronto—where the top 5 startups in each city pitch for a chance to win up to $24,500 in prizes to fuel their growth.
Date: July 8th, 2025 from 8:30AM to 11:30AM
Location: Scotiabank offices
Invite only. To request an invite please contact eloise@capinclusive.com
Presented by: Hustle Fund
Join Elizabeth Yin, GP & co-founder of Hustle Fund, and Chloë Ryan, CEO & Founder of Acrylic Robotics, for a fireside chat in Montreal on July 8th! We bring together 100+ founders to meet over pizza, and we have a raw conversation with a founder on stage who went through the wringer and came out the other side.
Date: July 8th, 2025 from 6:00PM to 8:30PM
Location: Montreal - TBD exact location
Price: Free
Presented by: Amiral Ventures
Gabriel Sundaram and I are organizing a Tech Walk and Talk on the morning of July 10th. We will meet at Ax-C and finish the walk at Startupfest.
It is an informal walk, open to all.
Date: July 10th, 2025 from 8:30AM to 10:00AM
Location: Old Montreal
Price: Free
Presented by: Fintech Cadence
Join Fintech Cadence at Station Fintech on July 10th for some fintech networking! Designed to foster connections in a relaxed and approachable setting, these free-to-attend Fintech Socials provided an easy and informal way for professionals across the fintech ecosystem to meet, exchange ideas, and form meaningful relationships. With no rigid agendas, Fintech Social emphasizes organic conversations and collaboration, creating a welcoming space for both seasoned players and newcomers to the industry.
The Summer Montreal Edition of Fintech Social is brought to you by Fintech Cadence. Champion Partners: Scotiabank and Mastercard. Event Partner: Station Fintech.
We hope to see you there!
Date: July 10th, 2025 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM
Location: Station Fintech: 4 Pl. Ville-Marie Suite 300, Montreal, Quebec H3B 2E7
Price: Free