

Skip another panel. Pick up a paddle. Startup Paddle Battle is a competitive pickleball tournament bringing together Toronto Tech Week founders, builders, and operators for an afternoon of fast-paced matches and real interaction—on and off the court. Eight startup teams will be selected to compete in a structured tournament, facing off across multiple rounds before a final championship match to crown the TTW Paddle Battle winner. How It Works Teams of two represent their startup One team per company Six teams selected to compete Swiss-style format ensures multiple matches per team Top two teams advance to the championship final Paddles will be provided How to Participate: Register to indicate interest. If more than eight teams apply, participants will be selected at random approximately 2.5 weeks before the event. It is FREE to participate! Only one team member is required to sign up to express interest in participation. Toronto Tech Week is a citywide celebration of the people building what’s next. From May 25–29, 2026, founders, investors, and builders come together for hundreds of community-led events across Toronto, connecting tens of thousands of people around Canadian tech. Torontotechweek.com