Canada’s Flagship Digital Event & Resource Hub
About StrikeUP Canada
StrikeUP Canada was created to bring women entrepreneurs together from across the country for accessible learning, meaningful connection and practical business support.
Founded by Nventure with strategic funding from the Government of Canada, StrikeUP began as Canada’s flagship digital conference for women entrepreneurs. Since then, it has grown into a national community that reflects the diversity, ambition and resilience of women building businesses across Canada.
Today, StrikeUP is evolving to meet the changing needs of women entrepreneurs.
Business owners are navigating new markets, shifting technology, changing customer expectations and growing pressure to do more with less. They need support that is flexible, practical and available beyond a single event.
That is why StrikeUP is now a year-round digital event and resource hub designed to help women entrepreneurs learn, connect, access resources and take their next step with confidence.
StrikeUP remains free, national and built for women entrepreneurs at every stage of business.
Why StrikeUP is Evolving
Women entrepreneurs have told us what they need: support that is easier to access, easier to fit into a busy schedule and connected to the real challenges of starting, growing and sustaining a business.
- They need expert insights, but they also need honest conversations.
- They need resources they can return to when the timing is right.
- They need connection, not just content.
- They need pathways to funding, growth and new opportunities.
This next chapter of StrikeUP brings those pieces together in one place, with programming, funding opportunities and resources designed to support women entrepreneurs throughout the year.
What Makes StrikeUP Different
It is free and national
Focused learning with replays for catch-up you can access from anywhere.
It is practical
Short sessions for busy women in business with clear next steps.
It is connected
Live networking rooms, partner connections and follow-ups that turn into action.
The StrikeUP 2026 conference has come to a close but you can still replay the day. If you registered for the event check your email for the access password or contact info@strikeup.ca
Over the past six years, StrikeUP has supported thousands of women entrepreneurs across Canada. Join us to continue the journey toward building a thriving community of empowered women business leaders.
Have taken their next step with StrikeUP
Sharing their stories, insights, and strategies for success
Offering hands-on learning and inspiration from industry leaders
98% of attendees say they would participate in another StrikeUP event
Registrants have joined from 70+ countries
Who We Serve
Aspiring Entrepreneurs
You have an idea and want a practical start.
What you get:
- Plain-language sessions on validation, pricing and "first customer” tactics
- Templates and checklists you can use immediately
- Networking rooms to meet peers and mentors
You will leave with a short list of next steps and free resources to keep going.
Founders
You are running your business and want repeatable revenue.
What you get:
-Founder stories and playbooks on sales, packaging and money management
-Actionable workshops from national partners
-Access to on-demand replays so you can learn on your schedule
You will leave with a clearer offer, a pricing approach and tools to support growth.
Scaling SMEs
You are growing across regions or preparing to hire, export or raise capital.
What you get:
-Strategic sessions on financial planning, market expansion and systems
-Connections to partners who can support financing, exporting, and hiring
-Targeted networking and exhibitor booths for follow-up conversations
You will leave with a short list of partners to contact and a plan for near-term growth.
Entrepreneur Support Organization
You support founders through programs, funding or advising.
What you get:
-Space to share your resources in the event chat
-The option to host a live viewing party for your community
-Direct insight from entrepreneurs to help shape future programming
You will leave with a clearer view of founder needs and a list of resources to circulate locally.
The Four Pillars of StrikeUP
The StrikeUP Signature Series features high-impact, two-hour digital experiences designed around key moments in the entrepreneurial journey.
Each event brings together an expert keynote, a candid panel conversation and opportunities to connect with other women entrepreneurs across Canada. These sessions offer practical insight, real founder stories and strategies you can apply to your business.
StrikeUP Connects offers focused webinars on timely topics that matter to women entrepreneurs.
These sessions are practical, accessible and easy to fit into a busy schedule, with expert voices, useful takeaways and opportunities to ask questions live. Topics include business growth, funding, digital adoption, export readiness, marketing, operations and more.
The DELIA Loan Fund provides financing support for women-owned businesses that are ready to take their next step.
Through DELIA, eligible women entrepreneurs may qualify for a microloan of up to $50,000, with flexible repayment terms and support designed to reduce barriers to accessing capital.
Coming soon, the StrikeUP Business Vault will offer free tools, templates and resources to help women entrepreneurs build, manage and grow their businesses.
Designed as an on-demand resource library, the Business Vault will give entrepreneurs access to practical support whenever they need it, whether they are preparing for their next opportunity, strengthening their operations or looking for guidance they can use right away.
StrikeUP Delivers More Than Just Events...
Introducing the DELIA Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
DELIA is an alternative lending solution for women-owned and women-operated businesses in Canada powered by StrikeUP’s founder Nventure.
With the support of the FedDev Ontario and now Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED Canada), DELIA provides up to $50,000 loans to qualifying women-owned enterprises for business start up, stabilization and expansion.
DELIA represents Nventure’s evergreen commitment to gender equity in access to capital in Canada. Apply now to advance your venture and your vision.
Hear Directly From Businesses Supported By DELIA
StrikeUP your growth StrikeUP your network StrikeUP your expertise
Let’s StrikeUP together to advance women to lead our economic recovery.
Let’s StrikeUP to strengthen the capacity within the entrepreneurship ecosystem and grow the number of women-owned businesses.
