The First Institute of Canadian Inventors (FICI)
Event organizer and Canadian inventor ecosystem partner.
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Pitch Competition 2026
Spotlighting Neurodiverse Innovation
Canada's international pitch competition for founders building products, services, and technologies that improve outcomes for physical, mental, neurological and developmental disabilities.
Open to any founder. The eligibility criterion is the innovation — not the founder's background.
Why it matters
An international platform for inclusive innovation.
Inclusive Innovators brings founders, investors, government, sponsors, exhibitors, and ecosystem partners together through a pitch-first international circuit.
3
Canadian city stops
50+
Neurodiverse innovators
Partners
Partners and patronage.
Inclusive Innovators is supported by FICI, IFIA, Meeraki Global, Aragon Group, and Canada Startup Association across event organization, patronage, platform experience, and ecosystem support.
International Federation of Inventors' Associations (IFIA)
Under Patronage of IFIA
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Meeraki Global
Strategic partner supporting the international platform experience.
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Aragon Group
Canadian partner supporting the city circuit and ecosystem presence.
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Canada Startup Association
Founder community and Canadian startup ecosystem partner.
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Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary.
A three-city Canadian circuit with clear dates, city context, and direct participation pathways.
21 Sept 2026
Toronto
Mississauga Convention Centre, Ontario
Co-located with
TBA
Vancouver
British Columbia innovation circuit
TBA
Calgary
Prairie innovation circuit
Programme snapshot
Calm, commercial, and built for useful introductions.
The programme is organized around exhibition, matchmaking, jury evaluation, and awards so participants can understand the opportunity quickly and act with confidence.
Exhibition
A focused showcase floor with calm navigation, short descriptions, and product-first storytelling.
Matchmaking
Curated founder, investor, sponsor, and partner introductions designed for useful follow-up.
Jury
All participating inventions and startups will be evaluated by a panel of jurors based on defined judging criteria. Awards and recognitions will be presented to selected participants at the end of the event.
Awards
Recognition for practical innovations, strong outcomes, and scalable inclusive design.