Our startup program – ALPHA – shines a spotlight on early-stage startups with outstanding potential, connecting them with the world&#8217;s most influential people and companies. Our <a href="https://collisionconf.com/startups/startup-journey">initiatives</a> are designed with your goals in mind.
We&#8217;ll see you when we return to Toronto this June.

A member of our startups team will review your application. You&#8217;ll receive an email with more information.

Thanks for your interest in our startup program at Collision 2024.

Simbiosis on Alpha Stand during day one of Collision 2022 at Enercare Centre in Toronto, Canada.

Startup? Apply to join the Collision startup program

Meet our 2023 investors

Managing Partner

Hans Tung

Managing Partner & Co-Founder

Nigel Morris

Co-founder & General Partner

Rebecca Lynn

Investor

Elad Gil

Arjun Sethi

Partner

Kanu Gulati

Co-founder & Managing Partner

Kevin Colleran

Eurie Kim

Lauren Kolodny

Senior Managing Partner

Michael Yang

Founding Partner & CEO

Christine Tsai

General Partner

Kobie Fuller

Founder

Ansaf Kareem

Kathryn Wortsman

Founding Partner

Seth Bannon

Brett Gibson

General Manager

Alanna Souza

Join our global community of startups, each one selected by the Collision team.
Chosen startups will receive three tickets to Collision, access to <a href="https://vancouver.cilabs.net/startups/investor-to-startup-meetings/">Investor to startup meetings</a>, eligibility to apply for <a href="https://vancouver.cilabs.net/startups/pitch/">PITCH</a>, masterclasses and more.

Who are our startups?

Two people smiling in front of a startup booth

With journalists attending from the world&#8217;s leading publications, Collision offers you a unique platform to tell the world your story. Engage with potential future users and industry-shaping voices.

Brand awareness

Connect with top tier investors from the world&#8217;s leading funds. Use our matchmaking tools to identify the most suitable investors in your industry. Startups are also eligible for our dedicated <a href="https://vancouver.cilabs.net/startups/investor-to-startup-meetings/">Investor to startup meetings</a>.

Funding

Arrange meetings with new connections before Collision begins using our recommendation system on the Collision app. Find the perfect partner, mentor or new hire and grow your network at Collision.

Networking

Enjoy talks from the top names in tech at Collision&#8217;s 20+ content tracks, plus a host of interactive sessions with tech leaders during Mentor Hours. Have a question? Just ask.

Meaningful connections

What happens when I apply?

You&#8217;ll talk to one of our startup experts about your business, goals and plans for Collision.

Chat to our specialist team

Our team spends tens of thousands of hours each year identifying the most promising entrepreneurs and applicants to join us at our events.

Assessment and selection

Your dedicated startup success manager will work with you to help guide you through the <a href="https://vancouver.cilabs.net/startups/startup-journey/">startup journey</a> and get the best out of attending Collision.

Prepare with our startup success team

You&#8217;ve made it to Collision – now make the most of it. Fill your time with our many startup activations: <a href="https://vancouver.cilabs.net/startups/pitch/">PITCH</a>, our startup battle; <a href="https://vancouver.cilabs.net/startups/mentor-hours/">Mentor Hours</a>, our advisory sessions with business leaders, and more.

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Meet some of our past startups

They've attended our events

“We had a great experience at Collision. It was a well-organised, smoothly run event. The talks and discussions were all relevant, and we were thrilled to make it to the finals of PITCH.”
Veena Giridhar Gopal
Co-founder &amp; CEO at Salesbeat | London, United Kingdom

“Collision put us a year ahead of where we would be if we hadn’t gone. The connections and friendships we’ve made, and the advice we’ve received, have been invaluable.”
Tim Johnson
Co-founder at Couply | Toronto, Canada

“It was an amazing experience. For me, fundraising is not only about raising money but also about confronting fears, and Collision made it fun!&#8221;
Maria Olazabal
Founder &amp; CEO at Eco Hotels &amp; Resorts | Mexico, Mexico

“It was an amazing experience. For me, fundraising is not only about raising money but also about confronting fears, and Collision made it fun!&#8221;
Stefan Klauser
Co-founder &amp; CEO at Aisot Technologies | Zurich, Switzerland

"I met partners for my business, potential investors, and numerous connections I'm still in touch with."

"We left knowing we’d made connections that gave us immediate value, and that will help drive business."

"Founders who are looking for key partners and financing can find it all in one place at Collision."

Join our startup program in 2024.

Startup activations at Collision

PITCH is our startup competition that brings together the world’s leading startups. Battle it out in front of a panel of expert judges for a chance to be crowned the winner.

PITCH

40 words gives founders a platform to introduce their company, outline their next spend, or tell us why they’re ready to take off – all in just 40 words.

40 Words

Mentor Hours brings startups together with experts in different areas of tech for a series of pre-scheduled group meetings.

Startup roundtables offer the chance to deep dive into the issues affecting startups at every stage of growth. Tech’s leading voices will share their expertise on a diverse array of topics.