Black Innovation Zone

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Website

blackinnovationzone.ca

About

A collective of Black-led organizations have united to create the Black Innovation Zone - an initiative curated to boost visibility and support for Black founders, investors & professionals in Canada.

Events

• BIZ World Cup Activation at Sankofa Square 2026-06-15 — Toronto
• BIZ Ecosystem Pitch Competition at Elevate Festival 2025-10-09 — Toronto
• Sponsor Spotlight Showcase | Day 2 2025-10-09
• Open Mic Pitch — Call for Founders 2025-10-08
• BIZ Panel Series 2025-10-08
• Sponsor Spotlight Showcase | Day 1 2025-10-08
• TechForward: BIZ Toronto Tech Week Kickoff 2025-06-20 — Toronto
• Ask Me Anything (AMA): BIZ Edition 2025-05-30 — Vancouver
• Women Investing in Women: Powering Inclusive Capital 2025-05-30 — Vancouver
• Black Builders Panel: Building and Scaling Not-for-profit Organization 2025-05-30 — Vancouver
• Fireside Chat: Stories of Growth and Impact 2025-05-30 — Vancouver
• Fireside Chat: Bridging Coasts, Building Futures 2025-05-30 — Vancouver
• Investor Networking Session 2025-05-29 — Vancouver
• Founders’ Panel: Building Bold Ventures 2025-05-29 — Vancouver
• How to Support Black Founders at Every Stage 2025-05-29 — Vancouver
• Sponsor Spotlight Showcase 2025-05-29 — Vancouver
• Unlocking SR&ED: Funding Innovation Through Tax Credits 2025-05-28 — Vancouver
• Black Innovation Zone Showcase 2025-05-28 — Vancouver
• Exploring Equity in Venture Capital: Unlocking Access for Racialized Founders in Canada 2025-05-28 — Vancouver
• Is Venture Right for You? 2025-05-28 — Vancouver
• What is the Black Innovation Zone (Part 2) 2025-05-28 — Vancouver
• What is the Black Innovation Zone? (Part 1) 2025-05-28 — Vancouver
• Activate: BIZ @Ethos Lab 2025-05-28 — Vancouver
• Black Innovation Zone After Party 2024-06-20 — Toronto
• Black Innovation Zone Presents: How to Collide at Collision 2024-06-14 — Toronto