2026 IEEE Entrepreneurship Venture Summit

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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Region 7 (Canada)
Mississuaga Ontario Canada Cityscape

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The Challenge

Early-stage Hard Tech startups face unique challenges securing investment due to technical complexity, longer development timelines, and limited access to specialized expertise. Traditional funding pathways often fall short.

The Summit Vibe

  • Ecosystem Building: ALL attendees are vetted by Hard Tech investors, ensuring a community of innovators who understand and can share the Hard Tech realities and challenges. 
  • Meaningful Engagement: We keep the audience limited to ensure meaningful interactions. At the 2025 Summit, a 2:1 startup-to-investor ratio enabled great networking.
  • Collaborative Network: Hard Tech innovators – IEEE and non-IEEE – connect with peers and resources, accelerating startup growth and technology development.
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