Event category: Pitching & Showcase Events

Events

November 05, 2025

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM EDT

Gateway Stage 2025-11-05 60 MINS

Regional Showcase: West Coast Spotlight

Presented by Innovate BC (Showcase Companies Coming Soon)

BC’s startup scene is on fire. Innovate BC brings a lineup of West Coast founders building bold tech for global markets. Expect fresh ideas, fast growth, and the kind of innovation only BC can deliver.

November 06, 2025

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM EDT

Gateway Stage 2025-11-06 60 MINS

Regional Showcase: Central Canada Spotlight

Presented by MaRS (Showcase Companies Coming Soon)

Representing Central Canada, MaRS brings Toronto’s top startups tackling today’s biggest challenges with tech built to scale. Smart founders, bold solutions, and real momentum- all from the heart of Canada’s innovation hub.

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM EDT

Gateway Stage 2025-11-06 60 MINS

Regional Showcase: East Coast Spotlight

Presented by Startup Atlantic (Showcase Companies Coming Soon)

The East Coast knows hustle. Startup Atlantic puts the spotlight on founders scaling big ideas from the Maritimes. Grit, creativity, and serious traction- these are startups you’ll want on your radar.

November 05, 2025

09:45 AM - 10:45 AM EDT

Room 213/215 2025-11-05 60 MINS

Wesley Clover Annual Private Investor Session (Applications Open) 

Presented by Wesley Clover

Join us for an exclusive annual investor event at SAASNORTH hosted by Wesley Clover. The session will spotlight pitches from promising Seed to Early-Stage companies. All attendees must be attending SAAS NORTH in-person and approved by organizer for a seat.

November 06, 2025

10:10 AM - 11:20 AM EDT

Gateway Stage 2025-11-06 70 MINS

Gateway Stage: PitchFest Qualifiers

Presented by Norton Rose Fulbright. Co-sponsored by National Bank, Webmarketers and GrowWise.

Now in its 9th year, PitchFest is back, bigger, bolder, and restructured for even more impact. Top SaaS startups will battle it out live for a $10,000 grand prize.

Moderator

Patrick White

Director Corporate Programs

Solink

James Povitz

Principal Venture Capital

NAventures, National Bank of Canada’s Corporate Venture Arm

Jennifer Renda

Investing Partner

Kanata Ventures

November 05, 2025

02:10 PM - 02:50 PM EDT

Gateway Stage 2025-11-05 40 MINS

Gateway Stage: PitchFest Qualifiers

Presented by Norton Rose Fulbright. Co-sponsored by National Bank, Webmarketers and GrowWise.

Now in its 9th year, PitchFest is back, bigger, bolder, and restructured for even more impact. Top SaaS startups will battle it out live for a $10,000 grand prize.

Moderator

Patrick White

Director Corporate Programs

Solink

Lance Laking

Managing Director & General Partner

Graphite Ventures

Isaac Olowolafe Jr.

General Partner & Co-Founder

BKR Capital

Lauren Ledwell

Investment Principal

Sandpiper Ventures

11:35 AM - 12:45 PM EDT

Gateway Stage 2025-11-05 70 MINS

Gateway Stage: PitchFest Qualifiers

Presented by Norton Rose Fulbright. Co-sponsored by National Bank, Webmarketers and GrowWise.

Now in its 9th year, PitchFest is back, bigger, bolder, and restructured for even more impact. Top SaaS startups will battle it out live for a $10,000 grand prize.

Moderator

Patrick White

Director Corporate Programs

Solink

Lance Laking

Managing Director & General Partner

Graphite Ventures

Isaac Olowolafe Jr.

General Partner & Co-Founder

BKR Capital

Lauren Ledwell

Investment Principal

Sandpiper Ventures

10:25 AM - 11:25 AM EDT

Gateway Stage 2025-11-05 60 MINS

Regional Showcase: Ottawa Rocketships

Presented by Tech TO (Showcase Companies Coming Soon)

Get a front-row seat as TechTO brings its Rocketship Showcase to SAAS NORTH, featuring fast-growing Ottawa startups nominated by top VCs. No judges, no fluff- just real traction, real founders, and big ideas built for scale.

November 06, 2025

08:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

Level 2 2025-11-06 210 MINS

Invest Ottawa Capital Corner (Applications Open) 

Presented by Invest Ottawa

High-growth meet high-capital. This invite-only zone connects top startups with investors who know their stuff. Curated, not crowded.