For founders

Pitch the innovation, not your background.

A clear path for founders building products, services, or technologies that improve outcomes for neurodiverse people.

Who it is for

Open to any founder. The eligibility criterion is the innovation, not the founder's background.

What they get

  • Present to a national audience across the Canadian circuit.
  • Show the practical outcome your product or service can create.
  • Meet investors, ecosystem partners, sponsors, and potential adopters.
  • Move from pitch visibility into structured follow-up introductions.

Proof

Simple application flow

The founder journey is designed to be direct: apply, prepare, exhibit, pitch, and advance. Each step has one task and one clear next action.

A founder discussing an innovation showcase with an investor at an Inclusive Innovators exhibition table.

Options

Founder flow

Submit

Send a short application that explains the innovation and intended outcomes.

  • Innovation summary
  • City preference
  • Product or service link

Prepare

Selected founders receive format guidance and exhibition requirements.

  • Pitch structure
  • Accessibility notes
  • Showcase requirements

Pitch

Finalists present in a focused stage format with clear timing.

  • Concise pitch
  • Judging criteria
  • Partner introductions

Next action

Founder application interest

Share your founder details so the organizing team can assess fit and follow up with next steps.