Women-Led Innovation & Cross-Border Market Delegation — Elevate Festival (Toronto)

Written By Charles Nwankwo

(Inbound Delegation)

This delegation convened international women founders and ecosystem leaders to participate in the Elevate Festival alongside Canadian women-led companies. Designed to foster peer connection, visibility, and ecosystem learning, the delegation also facilitated targeted matchmaking that supported cross-border business development and laid the groundwork for future trade, export, and partnership opportunities.

Ecosystem Intent:

  • Visibility for women-led innovation

  • Relationship-first networking

  • Community and peer learning

Trade & Export Lens:

  • Cross-border partner identification

  • Export pipeline exploration

  • International collaboration pathways

Attendee Composition:

International Participants

  • Founders and executives from early & growth-stage companies exploring North American and Caribbean market entry

  • Distribution and ecosystem partners seeking Canadian technologies and services

Canadian Participants

  • Black-led STEM and innovation-driven companies

  • Export-ready SMEs and startups

  • Ecosystem builders, accelerators, and capital partners

Charles Nwankwo
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