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Sudbury Startup Summit 2026
November 16, 2026 • 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Jim Fielding Innovation & Commercialization Space, Cliff Fielding Building, 935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, ON, P3E 2C6
Kick off Global Entrepreneurship Week with Sudbury’s startup community!
Laurentian University, Cambrian College, Collège Boréal, NORCAT, and the Regional Business Centre are coming together to connect aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs with the people and resources available right here in Sudbury.
- Hear from local entrepreneurs
- Learn through panels and workshops
- Discover local support
- Make connections
You don’t need a business plan or a fully formed idea to join us. Whether you’re exploring entrepreneurship, working on a side project, or getting a new business off the ground, you’re welcome to join us!
Food and refreshments will be served throughout the day, including lunch.
Registration is free.
Sudbury Startup Summit 2026 Agenda
| Time | Event |
| 8:30 AM | Doors open, registration and networking. Light breakfast will be served. |
| 9:00 AM | Welcome and Opening Keynote by Trisha Pitura, Mini Tipi |
| 9:45 AM | Startup Support: Where do I Start?
|
| 10:45 AM | Break |
| 11:00 AM | What Makes a Good Pitch?
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| 12:00 PM | Networking Lunch / Dinner |
| 1:00 PM | Funding Basics
|
| 1:30 PM | Financing Your Startup
|
| 2:00 PM | Validating Your Idea
|
| 2:30 PM | Break |
| 2:45 PM | Founder Stories Panel
|
| 3:45 PM | Open Mic |
| 4:15 PM | Closing Keynote by Joe Eible, Flosonics |
| 4:45 PM | Closing remarks and networking |
Reserve your spot for free!
This event is open to students from Laurentian, Cambrian, and Collège Boréal, as well as community members interested in entrepreneurship.
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