North America, Next - Deeptech Reception
TBDC is hosting a reception for deeptech founders with their sights on North America. A focused, high-level session on market entry, early customers, and what Ontario can offer international startups right now.
Join us on June 2nd at 5:30 PM for an honest conversation exploring what it really takes to enter the Canadian market and scale across North America, with insight from people who've done it.
Who You'll Meet
The Honourable Vic Fedeli, Ontario's Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. Before entering provincial politics in 2011, Vic was an entrepreneur whose firm ranked in the Top 50 Best Places to Work in Canada in 1989. He understands firsthand what founders need and continues to advocate for the kinds of policies that support their growth.
Vikram Khurana, Chairman, TBDC. A serial entrepreneur and angel investor who has spent decades helping founders navigate North American markets. Vikram has served on the boards of Export Development Canada and FinDev Canada; he understands the landscape and can help you accelerate your path to paid customers in North America.
What We'll Talk About
What the North American deep tech market actually looks like right now
Why Ontario is often the smartest first step into North America, and how to use it as a launchpad to the wider market
The real cost and timeline of entering North America — and how to shorten both
What support and programs are designed to support international founders as they scale
Is This For You?
You're post-revenue. You're building innovative solutions in healthtech, defence, AI, quantum, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, proptech, cleantech, or agritech. And North America is a real conversation you're having internally, not a distant maybe.
Seats are limited, and the group will be small by design.
About TBDC
TBDC has helped over 10,000 founders launch, grow, and scale across North America. We work with high-growth tech companies to accelerate market entry, build the right partnerships, and connect with the investors and resources needed to win in new markets.