The importance of diversity in the tech startup ecosystem remains the spotlight, and for good reason.

Opening Doors to Success - How Women of Color Connecting is building powerful networks that are helping women of colour founders access the support they need to thrive

The DMZ is putting equity over everything to help more founders from diverse backgrounds enter and flourish in Toronto’s the tech startup ecosystem

Companies in the DMZ Incubator programs are gaining access to crucial networks and in-depth support and resources within an inclusive community setting

How the Afro Caribbean Business Network is making sure the solutions it offers Black entrepreneurs fit their needs

Konata Lake, Partner at Torys LLP, in conversation with three women founders on how to increase diversity and representation in the startup world

Carol Anne Hilton is on a quest to include Indigenous perspectives are included economies and business models with Indigenomics

Riipen is helping students from diverse backgrounds gain access to critical internships and helping to end graduate underemployment

The Canadian Women’s Network (CWN) Founded in Canada Showcase is designed to provide pitch feedback and support, along with access to global investors to Canadian-based female founders.

Check out our resource list of funding sources, accelerators and incubators, diversity tools, educational programs and community groups.

Spreading venture capital funding to more companies led by women and diverse founders will create value and grow the pie, says Backstage Capital’s Brittany Davis