Global Startups Marks 10 Years With 15-Session Masterclass Series and December Gala
Oct 9, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, October 9, 2026 /MarketersMEDIA/ -- The Masterclass Series took place from September 29 to October 1, 2026, at the Ontario Centre of Innovation, 325 Front St W, Toronto. Over three days, 15 specialist organizations delivered sessions at no cost to attendees from Global Startups’ international founder community. The series covered practical knowledge areas relevant to early-stage and growth-stage companies operating in or entering the Canadian market.
Global Startups Accelerator, a Toronto-based non-profit accelerator supporting technology companies from pre-seed to growth stage, is celebrating its 10th anniversary year with two milestone events: a recently completed 15-session Masterclass Series and an upcoming End of the Year Gala on December 17, 2026.
The anniversary year closes with the End of the Year Gala on December 17, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM in downtown Toronto, presented by Scotiabank with support from the City of Toronto, JDL Immigration, and Dentons. The evening features three award presentations: the Visionary Award, Startup of the Year, and Mentor of the Year along with a startup sales pitch competition and cocktail networking. Registration is open at lu.ma/globalstartups.
“After 10 years, we wanted to celebrate with the founders and partners who are the core of a business that was not intended to grow this big at the beginning,” said Miryam Lazarte, CEO of Global Startups. “We thank FINMETRIX, Praxxi Inc., Actuality, TEC Canada, STG International, File & Claim, Marks & Clerk, Emergex, Megafone, Deschool, TMX Newsfile, GubolinCo, Beyond the Box, CertifyGRC, and Smart Goose Academy for putting together these masterclasses. Every single one of you made a significant effort to make this mark meaningful. To our startups and community, thank you for showing up and for being engaged. We are looking forward to another 10 years and to exciting announcements for 2027.”
A Decade of Connecting Founders to the Canadian Market
The 10-year milestone marks a sustained period of operation as a non-profit accelerator focused on capital access, sales growth, and Canadian market entry. Global Startups’ community now includes founders from more than 50 countries, and the Masterclass Series drew on that network by assembling 15 distinct organizations to contribute practical sessions over three days, all provided free of charge.
Gala Open to Founders, Operators, and Partners
The December 17 Gala brings together founders, operators, and ecosystem partners to recognize outstanding contributions from the Global Startups community during the anniversary year. The awards, pitch competition, and networking program are designed to highlight the work of individual founders, startups, and mentors who have shaped the accelerator’s first decade.
Founders, operators, and partners in Ontario and beyond can register to attend at lu.ma/globalstartups. For founder stories and ecosystem updates, visit Global Startups Insights.
About Global Startups Accelerator
Global Startups is a Toronto-based non-profit accelerator that works with technology companies from pre-seed to growth stage. Its programs focus on capital access, sales growth, and market entry for both local Ontario companies and international companies entering Canada. More information is available at https://globalstartups.tech/.
What types of companies does Global Startups Accelerator support?
Global Startups Accelerator is a non-profit that works with technology companies ranging from the pre-seed to growth stages. Their programs are designed for founders who already have traction and need assistance with capital access, sales growth, and entering the Canadian market.
What activities are scheduled for the 10th anniversary End of the Year Gala?
The gala, held on December 17, 2026, includes a startup sales pitch competition, cocktail networking, and the presentation of three awards: Visionary Award, Startup of the Year, and Mentor of the Year. The event is open to founders, operators, and ecosystem partners and takes place in downtown Toronto.
How can individuals register for the anniversary event or learn more about the accelerator’s programs?
Founders and partners can register for the December gala at lu.ma/globalstartups. For additional information on strategic growth programs, founder stories, and ecosystem updates, individuals can visit the official Global Startups website or their Insights page.
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