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Join our curated events for founders, investors, and innovators across North America, Asia, and Africa. Network, pitch, and accelerate your journey.

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Upcoming Events

Don't miss these opportunities to connect, learn, and grow with our global ecosystem.

Demo Day Sri Lanka

HERA Accelerator Demo Day 2024

Colombo, Sri Lanka & Online

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM IST

Witness pitches from our latest cohort of women founders. Connect with investors and discover groundbreaking startups from South Asia.

Investor Networking

Startup Pitches

Partner Exhibits

Networking Canada

Toronto Startup Connect Night

Toronto, Canada

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST

An evening of networking with Toronto's vibrant startup ecosystem. Connect with founders, investors, and tech professionals.

Networking Sessions

Lightning Talks

Cocktail Reception

Pitch Competition Nigeria

Africa Tech Pitch Fest 2024

Lagos & Virtual

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM WAT

Showcasing the best of African tech innovation to global investors. Pitch competition with $100K in prize funding.

Prize Competition

Global Investors

Virtual Access

Find Your Event

Event Categories

Explore our diverse range of event types designed for every stage of your entrepreneurial journey.

Pitch Events

Showcase your startup to investors and gain valuable feedback.

24 Events • 500+ Pitches

Networking

Connect with founders, investors, and industry experts globally.

42 Events • 3,000+ Connections

Workshops

Master skills from fundraising to growth with expert-led sessions.

36 Events • 98% Satisfaction

Matchmaking

Find co-founders, team members, and strategic partners.

18 Events • 150+ Matches

Investor Connect

Direct access to angels, VCs, and funding opportunities.

28 Events • $50M+ Raised

Global Summits

Large-scale conferences bringing together ecosystems worldwide.

12 Events • 5,000+ Attendees

Co-founder Matchmaking Summit

Are you a solo founder looking for a technical wizard, or a techie needing a business brain? Our structured matchmaking program connects compatible partners with proven results.

85%

Success Rate

200+

Teams Formed

M+

Funding Raised

Structured Speed-Networking Sessions

Personality & Skillset Matching Algorithm

Expert-led Team Building Workshops

Post-event Mentorship & Support

Next Session: February 15, 2024

Toronto, Colombo & Virtual

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Exclusive Access

Premium Event

Founder-Investor Speed Dating

Get direct access to pre-vetted angel investors and VCs in rapid-fire, one-on-one sessions. Perfect your pitch and make valuable connections in our exclusive high-energy environment.

Pre-vetted Participants

All investors and founders are carefully screened for quality matches.

Efficient Format

Timed 15-minute sessions maximize connections in limited time.

Pre-screened Investors & Startup Pipeline

Timed 1:1 Pitch Sessions with Feedback

Immediate Follow-up Coordination

Exclusive Investor Dinner (VIP)

Quarterly Events

Application & Screening Required

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Our Legacy

Past Event Highlights

A glimpse into our successful events that have fueled innovation and collaboration worldwide.

Lanka Ignite Summit 2023

Colombo, Sri Lanka

500+ Attendees • 50 Startups

HERA Cohort 3 Graduation

Virtual Global Event

25 Founders • $2.5M Raised

Toronto Startup Summit 2022

Toronto, Canada

800+ Attendees • 30 Speakers

Africa Innovation Expo 2023

Lagos, Nigeria

300+ Startups • 100 Investors

Success Stories

What Our Attendees Say

Hear from founders and investors who have transformed their journeys through our events.

"I found my technical co-founder at the Matchmaking Summit! The structured format and personality matching were incredibly effective. We've now raised our seed round!"

Aisha Khan

Founder, EduTech Solutions

"The Investor Speed Dating event connected me with promising African startups faster than any other platform. I invested in two companies from that event alone."

David Chen

Angel Investor, NorthAm Ventures

"The HERA Demo Day was transformative for our startup. We secured three investor meetings and partnership opportunities that changed our trajectory."

Priya Sharma

CEO, HealthTech Innovations

Partnership Opportunity

Host Your Event With Us

Leverage our global network and event expertise to host impactful startup events. We provide venue, marketing, and community access.

Global Reach

Access our community across 3 continents

Full Support

End-to-end event planning and execution

Proven Success

150+ successful events hosted

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We review proposals within 48 hours. All inquiries are confidential.