2025 ElleFintech Program

From Mar 10 to Sep 23

Did you found your start-up and are a leader in the field of financial technologies? Are you looking to make a name for yourself, master the art of pitching and raise funds for your company? The ElleFintech program is for you!

The registrations for this program open on January 13, 2025.

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2025 ElleFintech Program

Did you found your start-up and are a leader in the field of financial technologies? Are you looking to make a name for yourself, master the art of pitching and raise funds for your company?

The ElleFintech program is for you!  

This program offers a mix of group and individual sessions to equip you and propel you towards success. The next cohort will run from March 10 to September 23, 2025.  

Important dates: 

January 13 to February 23, 2025: Reception of applications   
March 3, 2025: Announcement of selected candidates
March 10, 2025: Start of the program
March 20, 2025: Face-to-face workshop 1   
May 6, 7 and 8, 2025: Face-to-face workshop 2
September 22 and 23, 2025: Preparation and pitch on the Canada Fintech Forum stage

 

What's in store for you:

A “Financing for Women” module, presented in collaboration with the Scotiabank Women Initiative, and with the support of Anges Québec (AQC), Luge Capital and Accelia Capital:

  • Learn how to identify and contact relevant venture capitalists
  • Discover the different types of financing available
  • Develop an effective approach to obtaining financing

A module entitled “Preparing your pitch - The content”, presented in collaboration with Ton Équipier:

  • Structure your message clearly and concisely 
  • Identify and target your audience 
  • Adapt your vocabulary and communication style 
  • Create clear, value-added slides 
  • Maximize the impact of your pitch and attract potential prospects

A module entitled “Preparing your pitch - The form”, presented by Sylvie Thiffault:

  • Develop a captivating posture and body language 
  • Master your voice and eyes to attract attention 
  • Learn to manage stress and project confidence 

An in-person pitch on the Canada Fintech Forum stage, on September 23, 2025, to close the course: 

  • Put your skills to the test in a live pitch to an audience of investors and industry experts 
  • Gain visibility and recognition for your start-up

Increased visibility throughout the program:

  • Benefit from a spotlight on your achievements and your company
  • Raise your profile and attract the attention of potential investors

 

NEW IN 2025 

The ElleFintech program is constantly evolving to better meet the needs of women entrepreneurs. In addition to the training modules, the 2025 formula will offer privileged access to networks of leading investors. New partnerships will be announced, enabling participants to seize new business opportunities to accelerate the development of their companies.

The very positive results of the first cohort of this program bear witness to the transformative potential of such initiatives. Join the ElleFintech program and take your fintech start-up to new heights! They've done it. Why shouldn't you?

Stay tuned, registration opens on January 13. 

 

 

Thank you to the partners of the ElleFintech course: