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The Firehood

Toronto, OntarioFoundations & Ecosystem-BuildingMember

Setting the Status Quo Ablaze

The Firehood is a women in tech network based in Canada. Their mission is to increase the participation, leadership, and prosperity of women in technology. They offer peer-to-peer groups for women in various technical fields such as blockchain, cyber, ...

The Firehood targets tech founders with scalable B2B companies. They participate in major industry events across Canada and internationally (Gitex Dubai mentioned). Membership is subscription-based at $8,794 USD annually.

Industries

Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingAgricultureClean technologiesConsumer retailDigital media & telecommunicationsEducationFinancial servicesLife sciences & advanced healthMining, oil, & gas

Focus Areas

Women foundersB2B technologyBlockchainCybersecurityArtificial IntelligenceDigital TransformationSoftware Engineering

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Stages supported

IdeaDiscoveryValidation
Foundations & Ecosystem-Buildingmedium confidence

Build the entrepreneurial foundations and an innovation platform for ventures and founders to build from

Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).

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Firehood Circles

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Peer-to-peer groups for women in technology. Six technical circles offered: Blockchain, Cyber, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Ventures, and Software Engineering. Meet 6 times per year.

Pitch & Social Events

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Monthly events where members pitch and network together. Firehood attends major Canadian events including Elevate Tech Festival, Web Summit, StartupFest, SaaS North, and Gitex.

Firehood Ventures Membership

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Annual membership providing access to the network and platform, with job, funding, and mentor connections.

Prosperity Platform

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Forthcoming platform launching in 2026 to connect members with jobs, funding, and mentors.

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NORCAT

Sudbury, Ontario

Skills Training for the Future

NORCAT is a leading private, non-profit organization that empowers our clients, our staff, and our community partners to drive a culture of productivity, innovation, and life-long learning. To deliver on our mandate, NORCAT is focused on three core priorities: As part of the Ontario Network of Excellence, NORCAT serves as Sudbury’s Regional Innovation Centre partnering with community stakeholders to help start and accelerate the growth of innovative companies Develop and provide world-class programs, services, and resources to reduce injuries, save lives, and enhance productivity in the workplace and beyond Operate a vibrant innovation hub to engage our clients, community, and key stakeholders by providing an environment that celebrates a culture of productivity, innovation, and life-long learning

Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingClean technologiesDigital media & telecommunications+6
Foundations & Ecosystem-Building
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Bay & Co

North York, Ontario

We Succeed Together

Bay and Co is a company that offers an Acceleration Program designed to support entrepreneurs, local and foreign, who are looking to start, establish or grow their businesses in Canada. They provide tailored support throughout the entire entrepreneuria...

Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingAgricultureClean technologies+7
Finesse
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Garage Incubation

Longueuil, Québec

Garage co est un hub d'innovation dédié aux technologies Hardtech

Garage&co is a startup incubation company that focuses on hardtech startups. They provide a holistic approach to design and work with entrepreneurs to develop a functional prototype that can be brought to market.

Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingAgricultureClean technologies+10
Foundations & Ecosystem-Building
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Innovation UBC

Vancouver, British Columbia

Creating Impact from Research

Innovation UBC propels UBC innovations out into the world through venture creation, providing UBC students, researchers, faculty members, alumni and staff with the resources, networks, and funding they need to succeed. As one of the world’s top 40 research universities with 80,000 students, faculty and staff and over $650M annual research funding, UBC has long been a catalyst for innovation. Part of the Innovation UBC network, entrepreneurship@UBC supports UBC ventures and entrepreneurs to generate social and economic impacts in B.C. and around the world.

Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingAgricultureClean technologies+9
University
Foundations & Ecosystem-Building