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Canada Startup Association and Expand North Star are thrilled to invite you to pitch at the Road to Dubai Roadshow. This event brings together some of Canada's most ambitious founders for a high-stakes pitch competition with prizes that could genuinely transform your journey. After successful events in Vancouver, Toronto, Mississauga and Calgary we're bringing this inaugural experience to Montreal this spring, and we'd love to have you.
Grand Prize: Return flight + fully-equipped branded POD at Expand North Star in Dubai this December (valued at $5,000)
Alternative Prize: Fully-equipped branded POD at a GITEX Africa events either in Nigeria (2026), Future Health Africa (2027), or Kenya (2027) (valued at $2,500)
Beyond the prizes, you'll pitch to investors, mentors, and industry leaders who can open doors and spark partnerships. This is about visibility, credibility, and momentum.
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