The Reverse Pitch: European Markets - For Canadian scale ups ready to cross the Atlantic

Europe is a massive opportunity for Canadian scale ups. The hard part is knowing where to start. The Reverse Pitch flips the script: instead of founders pitching to a room, European Trade Representatives and innovation ecosystems representatives pitch to you, giving you a direct, firsthand briefing on their markets, the support available, and exactly which Canadian companies they want to meet. Speakers: 🇪🇺 Ekke van Vliet — European Innovation Council 🇳🇱 Amanda Naaum — Consulate of The Netherlands 🇳🇱 Chloë Schepens — NFIA 🇨🇿 Veronika Štěpánková — South Moravian Innovation Centre 🇵🇱 Ursula Terlecki — Polish Investment and Trade Agency 🇨🇭 Bill Edwards — Canton of St. Gallen 🇱🇻 Ilze Lacgalve — LIAA 🇵🇹 Alexandre Teixeira dos Santos — Startup Portugal What you'll hear about: which European markets are actively looking for Canadian scale ups, non-dilutive funding and EU-backed programs, sector-specific sandbox programs, soft-landing resources, and practical first steps for market entry. Best for Canadian scale ups at late seed to Series A considering European expansion in the next 12–18 months.