CODELAUNCH CANADA 2026
STARTUP COMPETITION
FOR CANADA-BASED STARTUPS

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The Startup Accelerator Where You Keep 100% Equity

CodeLaunch is a free, traveling competition that bridges the gap between early-stage tech founders and the resources they need to scale. We don’t just give advice—we provide the professional talent to build your product.

0% EQUITY, $0 FEES

CodeLaunch is 100% free to apply, and unlike traditional accelerators, we take zero equity in your company. You keep your ownership; we provide the fuel.

PROFESSIONAL DEV TEAMS

Finalists are paired with professional software teams from Improving for a 2-day hackathon to accelerate your product roadmap and build real code.

VENTURE-TAINMENT

Pitch at a high-energy finale recorded in a Live TV Studio. This is a “Made for TV” production designed to give your startup global broadcast visibility.

ELIGIBILITY: CodeLaunch Canda is for startups with founders or co-founders who are Canada-based only.

Real Code. Real Funding. Real Results.

CodeLaunch isn’t just a trophy. It’s a launchpad for venture-scale growth. Meet the alumni who leveraged our professional dev teams and global stage to secure millions in funding and market-ready products.

2024 CANADA CHAMPION

2024 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER

$150,000+ in Total Prize & Investment Value

Direct Funding: Secured $50,000 USD in capital after winning the 2024 World Championship in Dallas.
The Build: Accelerated their biomaterial application platform.
Sponsor Stack: Received $100,000+ in seed services from several sponsors.

2025 CANADA CHAMPION

Swept Judges’ & Audience Choice Awards

The Build: Built out their stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure.
Funding Momentum: Used the CodeLaunch stage to bridge toward a $750k SAFE at a $10M valuation.
Value Stack: Received tens of thousands in professional services, including a full PR campaign.

NOTE: Two finalists from CodeLaunch Canada 2026 will advance to the World Championship on November 11th, 2026 in Dallas and compete for at least $50K. A total of $100K was deployed at the 2025 World Championship event.

CODELAUNCH CANADA 2026 INFORMATION

CodeLaunch Canada 2026 will be hosted by Improving on September 16th, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. See below for important attendee dates and information.

FIND OUT WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY TO CODELAUNCH →

FULL APPLICANT EVENT SCHEDULE

Applicants for the CodeLaunch Canada 2026 startup competition can reference the event schedule below for important dates and milestones during their participation. This list is subject to change; be sure to subscribe to our newsletter so you don’t miss out on any important announcements.

EVENT	TIME	DATE
Applications Open	12:00AM CT	1760486400 Oct 15, 2025
Application Deadline	11:59PM CT	1778457540 May 10, 2026
Acceptance Appeal Video Deadline	11:59PM CT	1779062340 May 17, 2026
Acceptance Reveal Virtual LiveStream	4:00PM CT	1779645600 May 24, 2026
Homework Submission Deadline	11:59PM CT	1781481540 Jun 14, 2026
Semifinalists Reveal @ Elmo	4:00 PM CT	1783533600 Jul 8, 2026
Semifinalists Agreement Deadline	11:59PM CT	1783727940 Jul 10, 2026
Seat/Assign Pitches Notification	TBD	1783792800 Jul 11, 2026
Semifinalist Pitch Week Begins	9:00AM CT	1783879200 Jul 12, 2026
Semifinalist Pitch Week Ends	5:00PM CT	1784397600 Jul 18, 2026
Draft Eligible Sneak Peek Delivery	TBD	1784415600 Jul 18, 2026
PCL Hackathon Team Draft	12:00PM CT	1785088800 Jul 26, 2026
Finalists Reveal @ Elmo	5:00PM - 7:00PM CT	1785348000 Jul 29, 2026
Canada Finalists Hackathon Day 1	9:00AM - 9:00PM CT	1789322400 Sep 13, 2026
Canada Finalists Hackathon Day 2	9:00AM - 9:00PM CT	1789408800 Sep 14, 2026
Canada Finalists Dinner	6:00PM CT	1789495200 Sep 15, 2026
CodeLaunch Canada 2026 Main Event @ El Mocambo	3:30 PM - 9:00 PM CT	1789585200 Sep 16, 2026

HAVE YOU REVIEWED THE CURATION PROCESS? We strongly encourage all CodeLaunch applicants to review our Applicant Curation Process. Our mission is to elevate the top startups across the world and this page includes all of the information you need to succeed at CodeLaunch.

PROFESSIONAL CODER LEAGUE TEAMS

These software and product development teams, provided by Improving, will each draft a CodeLaunch Canada 2026 Finalist and, together, will design and develop a minimally viable product during a 48-hour hackathon.

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LOCAL SPONSORS & PARTNERS

All of the sponsors and partners who have donated in-kind services and provided their support to our CodeLaunch Canada 2026 startup competition.

CODELAUNCH CANADA 2026 JUDGES & EMCEE

Rajiv Nathan

Startup Hypeman

Emcee

Cyrus Madon

Executive Chairman, Brookfield Asset Management
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GLOBAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS

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CodeLaunch is a critical amenity to the startup community, providing invaluable seed services, product development, and a massive community of like-minded entrepreneurs and investors. Apply to CodeLaunch today for FREE!

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Applications for ALL CodeLaunch 2026 events will open on October 15th, 2025. Be sure to APPLY before the window closes!