NEXT Canada is an organization that focuses on creating and supporting high-impact entrepreneurs in Canada. The organization has launched over 1,000 entrepreneurs and scaled more than 500 ventures.

NEXT Canada

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NEXT Canada is a national, non-profit organization that develops exceptional talent to create world-class ventures and propel technology adoption. Founded in 2010 as The Next 36 by a group of pioneering business leaders and academics, NEXT Canada is today a leader in the delivery of cutting-edge programming designed to foster lifelong entrepreneurship in three streams: NextAI, Next 36 and Next Founders. Our programs, delivered through meaningful partnerships between government and the private sector, strengthen the foundations of Canada’s current and future health and prosperity.   

NEXT Canada is supported by generous donors and partners including RBC, Scotiabank, the Weston Family Foundation, EY, Scale AI, Hatch, BDC, Magna, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt and Air Canada.  NEXT Canada has directly impacted over 700 alumni who have built companies including, Bridgit, Deep Learni.ng, Kira Talent, Nymi and Thalmic Labs.  These alumni have created over 3,000 jobs and raised over $1BN in capital.

For more information, please visit: www.nextcanada.com


Toronto’s tech scene was buzzing with energy at our headquarters last night. 🚀

At NEXT Canada we are thrilled to be powering events like these. The Toronto AI Engineering Meetup hosted by OpenSesame and Comma Capital was an incredible opportunity to dive deep into the latest advancements in AI and network with members of industry. 

OpenSesame is a part of the 2024 NEXT 36 cohort and we are very proud of the work they are doing.

Visit our website, www.nextcanada.com, to learn more about our 2025 cohort applications coming soon!

#AI #Networking #TechInnovation #TorontoEvents #OpenSesame #CommaCapital #NEXTCanada

Annual Summer Gathering at the Satchu Residence 💫

Thank you to Reza Satchu, for hosting members of the NEXT Canada community for a night celebrating our 2024 Cohort. The evening featured remarks from Kyle J Winters, Ajay Agrawal, Kevin O'Leary, Eva Lau, Mike Murchison, Nancy Lockhart, John Kelleher, who reinforced our mission of driving growth and prosperity to Canada’s economy.

As we continue to foster innovation and leadership, it's gatherings like these that remind us of the power of community and the global impact we can achieve together. 

Here's to the founders and leaders shaping the future of entrepreneurship and to the unwavering support of those who continue to pave the way! 🚀

#NEXTCanada #Leadership #Innovation #Community #Growth #Prosperity #2024Cohort #Celebration #SummerGathering
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Ramana Nanda Air Canada Claudia Hepburn Dharmesh Gandhi EY Don Walker

Exciting news from the NEXT Canada 2024 cohort 🚀

We are incredibly proud of Michael Stych, co-founder of Contend Legal (NEXT AI Toronto 24’) & co-founder William Boan for being featured in The Times for their work making legal support more accessible. 

It's inspiring to see NEXT Canada entrepreneurs like Michael receiving such significant recognition. Keep up the fantastic work! 👏

#NEXTCanada #Entrepreneurship #AI #LegalTech #Innovation

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Vector Institute

Harvard Business School Club Comes To NEXT Canada 🌟

What an extraordinary moment for NEXT Canada at the recent HBS Club of Toronto event, where we had the honor of hosting a fireside conversation between Paul Desmarais and NEXT Canada Founding Chairman & HBS professor Reza Satchu. This event marked an unprecedented gathering of esteemed HBS & NEXT alumni, members of our cohort and valued ecosystem partners.

The discussion was insightful, and fully engaged the capacity crowd. Paul and Reza shared highlights of their entrepreneurial journeys and then welcomed four ventures from the 2024 cohort to pitch their ideas.

The energy in the room was electric, fostering meaningful connections and sparking new ideas that will undoubtedly shape the future of business. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the HBS Club of Toronto and all participants for making this event a resounding success.

Here's to the power of collaboration and knowledge-sharing—today, tomorrow, and beyond. We look forward to continuing to connect with the entrepreneurial community.

#NEXTCanada #HBS #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Leadership #TorontoBusiness 
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Suzanne Kwok
Alignvest Management Corporation 
Richard Abboud
Sanjil Shah
Andy Moysiuk
Josh Domingues
David Naylor 
Jad Shimaly
Nadir Mohamed
Kate Wallace
Tally Labs
Vishar Yaghoubian
Toothpod
Rae Jeong
Maneva AI
Saumik Biswas, PhD
Tenomix Inc.
Kyle J Winters

Step into the exciting world of CPG at NEXT Canada 🛍️

We had the privilege of hearing from accomplished alumni Daniel Bartek, Tomi Gbeleyi-Curtis, Jana Zaibek, Jason Greenspan, who shared their experiences founding and leading CPG companies. From thought-provoking panel discussions to engaging Mastermind Sessions, the exclusive event was filled with insight.

A special thank you to WakeWater Beverage Company, nomz, and Partake Brewing for elevating the event experience with product samples! Truly a unique opportunity to engage with alumni products and learn about their brands firsthand.

#NEXTCanada #CPG #Entrepreneur
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Kyle J Winters
Natalia Brkic
Alexandra McGregor
Stephania Stefanakou
Partake Brewing
nomz
WakeWater Beverage Company

Another amazing Startupfest is in the books! We're grateful to have connected with new friends and old and extremely proud to see all the NEXT ventures who pitched. A huge congratulations to N36 Alumni, Diana Virgovicova, Founder of Xatoms, for winning not one, but three of the StartupFest awards!

#nextcanada #startupfest

Kyle J Winters Alexandra McGregor Stephania Stefanakou Mischa Hamara Simon Dandavino, MBA, PhD George Korkejian Brian King Jogral F jean Maud Parey-Razafindramboa Tarek Al Shawa Clara Belghazi - Gaudenz Anya Abchiche Eunice Wu, PharmD Vishar Yaghoubian Vanessa Lo Jia Xi Chen

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