Startup Tech & AI Networking in Montreal

2026-09-29 · 18:00:00 · Montréal

BENELUX - Brasserie Artisanale / Pub Wellington

2565 Boulevard Daniel-Johnson, Laval, QC H7T 1S8

Startup Tech & AI Networking gathers founders, engineers, and investors at BENELUX in Laval on September 29, 2026, for structured networking and a startup pitch competition.

Dive into tech with other professionals! Network and build strong relationships with investors, tech experts, and entrepreneurs in Montreal.

Hi there! 🚀 Dear Participants, Join us in Montreal for a high-energy AI, Tech & Startup Networking Night. Meet AI founders, investors, engineers, operators, and immigrant entrepreneurs building the next generation of intelligent global companies. Pitch your AI or tech startup. Connect with capital. Expand your network. This is where conversations turn into partnerships. 💡 Why You Can’t Miss It Meet AI & Tech professionals, founders, and active investors Gain real feedback from venture capitalists and angel investors focused on AI and emerging technologies Discover new opportunities in AI, SaaS, Automation, and early-stage innovation Build meaningful connections in a global AI & entrepreneurial community If you’re serious about the future of AI and startups — you should be in the room. 🎤 Startup Pitch Session Selected founders take the stage for a focused 5-minute presentation in front of active investors, AI leaders, and tech experts. Each startup receives: ⚡ Professional evaluation ⚡ Investor feedback ⚡ Visibility inside our global ecosystem ⏰ Pitch Time: 8:50PM – 9:30PM 🏆 The startup recognized as “Most Investment-Worthy” will be featured across our social media and included in our investor newsletter. 💼 Investors Welcome We invite investors to: Meet new AI and early-stage startups Evaluate promising founders building in AI, automatio

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage founders building products in artificial intelligence, software as a service, and automation should consider attending. It serves teams seeking capital or professional feedback, alongside immigrant entrepreneurs and engineers looking to form strategic partnerships with active investors and local operators.

What happens

Check-in begins at 5:45 PM, leading directly into an hour of structured networking where attendees discuss startup challenges. After a short break, selected founders deliver five-minute presentations to a panel of investors and operators, with one startup named Most Investment-Worthy before closing informal networking starts at 8:30 PM.

Who's in the room

Attendees include artificial intelligence founders, angel investors, venture capitalists, software engineers, and immigrant operators. The room is oriented toward individuals actively building and backing emerging technologies, automation tools, and early-stage software companies across the Montreal area.

How to prepare

Prepare a clear 30-second explanation of your startup's core problem and traction for the interactive networking rounds. Founders planning to pitch on stage should rehearse a tight five-minute presentation focusing on product metrics, market need, and capital requirements to maximize immediate investor critique.

Organizer: Startup Ascent

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At a glance

Tickets
Free – 33.71 USD
Refunds
Refunds up to 1 day before event
Stage
Any
Sectors
Ai ml, Saas

Agenda

  1. 5:45 PM – 6:20 PM · Check-in — Check in, grab a drink, and start meeting fellow founders, builders, and investors before the program begins.
  2. 6:20 PM – 7:20 PM · Interactive Networking Session — A structured networking format designed to help participants share challenges, exchange insights, and connect with people who can help solve real startup problems.
  3. 7:20 PM – 7:40 PM · Break — Time to recharge, continue conversations, and prepare for the startup pitch session.
  4. 7:50 PM – 8:30 PM · Startup Pitch Session — Selected founders present their startups to the audience and receive feedback from founders, operators, and investors.
  5. 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Chill Networking

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