The Gateway Stage

The crowd leans in. The next big thing takes the mic.
Welcome to The Gateway Stage, where Canada’s startup future unfolds live.

The Gateway Stage includes two distinct streams:

PitchFest Qualifiers

The PitchFest Qualifiers on the Gateway Stage are where ambitious early-stage startups face off live in front of expert judges for a shot at $10K, game-changing exposure, and a coveted spot on the SAAS NORTH Main Stage showdown.

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Regional Showcases

Presented by leading accelerators across Canada, these blocks highlight emerging startups from across the country. These are spotlight sessions only and not part of the PitchFest competition.

Regional Showcase: Ottawa Rocketships

Presented by TechTO

November 5 | 10:25 – 11:25 AM

LearnExperts

Solink

Remitian

Advanced Symbolics

Bloks

Frugal

Kahi

Regional Showcase: West Coast Spotlight

Presented by Innovate BC

November 5 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM

HannahHR

LUTYO Information Technologies Ltd.

SpatialView

Subi Subscriptions

Workforce Wellness Inc.

Arkhet

DOUBL

Regional Showcase: Central Canada Spotlight

Presented by MaRS

November 6 | 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

Secure Engage

Go Kidu

Formic AI

Abloomify

3 Halves Labs

ABEN HUB

LearnExperts

Flological

Regional Showcase: East Coast Spotlight

Presented by Startup Atlantic

November 6 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM

NutraForge

Tracktile

Clarivue AI

ImmigrateAI Global

Clearance Central AI Solutions Inc.

RespAI

Verdomics

Sessions hit harder when your whole crew hears them

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