For an immigrant or underrepresented founder, the challenges become overwhelming!
This is where the Canada Startup Association™ comes in to clear your pathway for visibility, resources and success. We do this by being inclusive, collaborative, and innovative, by offering expert leadership, networking opportunities, and connections through Government agencies and help founders become growth-ready.
The good news is that our impact doesn’t end at Canadian borders.
We actively create global pathways for our members by opening doors in strategic markets across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. Whether through trade delegations, international partnerships, market access programs, or global investor networking, CSA ensures that Canadian founders gain insights, connections, and opportunities that accelerate expansion.
Canada Startup Association™ is an enabling platform. We recognize the barriers that startup businesses face. Our mission is to improve the Canadian startup ecosystem though consultative process and policy advocacy. We believe that doing business in Canada should become easy so that these founders remain buoyant and add to the Canadian economy.
Mission
Advocate to provide enabling policies for Canadian startups to develop a vibrant and inclusive ecosystem, helping underrepresented and immigrant startups foster Export , create job opportunities and increase economic contribution.
Vision
Canada Startup Association’s vision is to bridge the gap between Canada and international markets, enabling underrepresented and immigrant startups scale and succeed globally. This is done by fostering innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity. We aim to drive the reach and impact of Canadian excellence far beyond our borders by connecting them with export markets, global ecosystems and funding opportunities.