Build Canada and Simple Ventures hosted the inaugural Built in Canada Awards in Toronto, recognizing leading entrepreneurs and companies shaping the nation’s innovation economy. The event drew over 200 attendees and honoured eight winners selected from more than 400 submissions nationwide.
Categories included growth, impact, and leadership, with recipients such as Clutch, Felix Health, Spellbook, and AlayaCare. Shopify President Harley Finkelstein delivered a keynote emphasizing Canada’s entrepreneurial potential. Organizers said the awards aim to celebrate founders building domestically and strengthen national pride in innovation. Nominations for the next awards cycle are scheduled to open in winter 2026.
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