What’s UpNext: Signals from the Global Startup Circuit
The F1 Circuit of the Startup Ecosystem. Tracking founders, momentum, and signals as they emerge.
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Leeds Digital Festival 2026: An NHS Data Startup, a School Software Pair and an AI Consultancy Take the Top Prizes
Avenue3 took Start-up of the Year at the Leeds Digital Festival Awards, Enablis won Growth Company of the Year, and Senflow won Tech4Good with software already in 110 schools. Each one sells into a sector that still runs on paperwork.
Italy's Startup Delegation at Nrth 2026: Six Companies Looking for Canadian Partners
Six Italian companies pitched at Nrth 2026 with the Italian Trade Agency. We met them after the stage to find out what they build, why they chose Canada, and who they want to meet here.
Nrth 2026: Winners and Standouts From Toronto's Startup Stage
Elevate became Nrth, and its startup stage ran seven pitch sessions plus Tangerine's $50,000 elevator pitch. Moro Technologies, MoVA Realities and Cotriply took home the prizes. Here is every company that pitched and what they are building.
LiONS LAIR 2026: Health Founders Sweep the Podium
NewGen Health took the $30,000 top prize at Innovation Factory's 16th annual LiONS LAIR with an at-home urine screening device for early kidney disease. Seven of the ten finalists are building in health and life sciences, and every one came up through Founders Fast Track.