GLOBAL ANGEL INVESTOR NETWORK PRESENTS
Innovation Investment Summit 2026
A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH CANADA STARTUP ASSOCIATION AND BANK DEVELOPMENT OF CANADA (BDC)
Bridging Visionary Capital with Next-Gen Disruptors
- September 18, 2026
- BDC Office, Toronto, ON
- INVITE ONLY
The summit will open global and local resources to Canadian ecosystem where the next generation of high-growth founders and will join conversations in one room.
SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS
- A high-stakes environment for serious capital deployment and cross-border scaling.
- Every attendee is vetted.
- Every conversation opens doors to new possibilities.
01
Global Investor Network
Connect directly with international angel investors, institutional funders, and cross-border syndicates seeking high-conviction deal flow.
02
The Main Stage Pitch Showcase
Watch 10 hand-picked startups compete in a high-octane pitch showcase at the Innovation Investment Summit.
03
Strategic Ecosystem Alignment
Get early access to premium networks ahead of the AGAZ Summit on September 21st, backed by the collaborative power of GAIN, and CSA.
EVENT DETAILS
| TIME | 4:00 – 7:00 PM EST |
|---|---|
| DATE | Friday, September 18, 2026 |
| LOCATION | BDC Office — 81 Bay St., Suite 3700, Toronto, ON M5J 0E7 |
| FORMAT | Invite-Only • Strictly Limited Capacity |
| ATTENDANCE | Subject to approval — investor confirmation required |
| CONTINUUM | AGAZ Summit — Monday, September 21, 2026 • Mississauga Convention Centre |
NOTE TO APPLICANTS
This event focuses strictly on high-level capital deployment and international market expansion. Registration is highly selective and approved on a rolling basis. Please secure your place early, as seating is extremely limited and the event consistently reaches full capacity before the registration deadline.
CO-PRESENTING PARTNER
Canada’s only national angel platform built to bring global capital, global investors, and global opportunities directly to Canadian founders. GAIN offers early-stage companies pitch mentoring and international market access, while providing investors with vetted deal flow and high-quality networking, making it the ideal co-host for a summit focused on cross-border capital deployment.
Visit thegain.caGlobal
International angel investor network
Vetted
Deal flow for serious investors
Early Stage
Funding & pitch mentoring
Cross-Border
Trade access & market expansion
THE BIGGER PICTURE
This summit is the opening chapter. Three days later, the AGAZ Summit connects Canadian innovation to global capital, under the theme Capital Beyond Borders.
SEPTEMBER 18
Innovation Investment Summit
BDC Office, Toronto
SEPTEMBER 21
AGAZ Summit 2026
Mississauga Convention Centre
READY TO JOIN THE ROOM?
Seats are strictly limited and subject to investor approval.
This is not a general admission event—submit your request early.