Membership
Build. Scale. Succeed.
Join our Growing Startup Community.
Whether you are at MVP stage, a post revenue or a scale-up now ready to grow globally, The Canada Startup Association’s premier community and resource hub is designed to support your startup journey. Our membership benefits provide mentorship, access to global network, and exclusive opportunities to showcase your innovation at the global stage. A system you need to turn your startup into a thriving business.
We believe in breaking barriers and building bridges across Canadian startup ecosystem.
Become a Member
Core Membership
$45/month (+HST)
or
$450/year (+HST) (save $90 annually)
Perfect for early-stage founders
You’ll Get:
- Monthly Office Hours with mentors
- 50% Discount on CSA Events
- Free Mentorship Library
- Quarterly Pitch Training & Branding Bootcamp
- 10% Discount on CSA’s International Exhibitions and Conferences
- Access to BetaKit Office Hours (exclusive content)
- Priority Access to CSA Pitch Competitions
- Private Startup Science Community
- WhatsApp Broadcast Group for Opportunities
Premium Membership
$750/year (+HST)
For ambitious founders ready to scale
Everything in Basic, PLUS:
- 2 Free Event Passes per Year (CSA conferences valued $399 each)
- Exclusive Investor Office Hours (warm introductions)
- Curated Matchmaking with Investors & Partners (quarterly)
- Founder-Only Roundtables
- Free Exhibition Booth at CSA or Partner Events (once a year)
- Speaking Opportunities at CSA Events (once a year)
- Global Market Exposure in CSA International Promotions
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Become a Member
Essential Membership
CAD 49.99 (monthly) + HST
CAD 480 for year
One month free on buying one month
Unlock your startup’s potential with Launchpad membership, designed for flexibility, inclusivity, and maximum value. At CSA, we believe in empowering entrepreneurs with the tools, mentorship, and community they need to thrive. This affordable plan offers everything you need to grow your venture while staying connected to an innovative startup ecosystem.
You will gain access to:
- Monthly virtual mentoring sessions
- 12 Asynchronous training sessions
- Access to Startup community
- 50% discount of all paid events
- 25% discount on paid consulting services
- Monthly newsletter
- Chance for spotlight on CSA Video series
Nexus
CAD 5000 + HST (annual)
Annual Membership (by invitation only)
Nexus is an exclusive membership tier for High Network Founders.
Nexus members will receive exclusive networking opportunities with major startup ecosystem players, government organizations and other relevant stakeholders. They will also be provided personal branding opportunities and speaker slots at CSA conferences once a Year.
- They will receive a shout-out once every quarter in the CSA newsletter.
- Get the Opportunity to be on Mentoring Panel for CSA Events and Partnered Events
- Be Part of the Advisory Board and be part of quarterly Meetings with the Board and Executive Team
- 20% discount on Premium Advisory Service
- 35% discount on In person Paid Events and Master Classes
