Global Catalyst for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Leveraging Canada’s reputation as an international melting pot, CEI Global connects international and Canadian founders to foster insights into emerging global trends, investment opportunities, and B2B transactions

What to Expect

Leveraging Canada’s reputation as an international melting pot, CEI Global connects international and Canadian founders to foster insights into emerging global trends, investment opportunities, and B2B transactions

  • BOOTCAMP

    An intensive series of workshops with deliverables that upskills, coaches and addresses gaps for founders that look to scale internationally

  • DELEGATION

    Itineraries are prepared for foreign nationals seeking to explore business opportunities in the Canadian market.
    Activities include accelerator site visits, roundtable discussions, conferences, and access to trade commissioner services.

  • CONFERENCES

    Provide conference tickets to world-class Canadian events like Web Summit, Elevate, and Startup Fest, offering exposure to the Canadian business ecosystem.

Who Can Apply

Calling all Global changemakers, innovators, and founders: We invite you to apply and join us in shaping the future of STEM!

Selected finalists will receive:

  • Invitation to apply to Nobellum pitch competitions at our events calendar and stand a chance to win hundreds of thousands in investments + prizes

  • Inclusion in a 3 months curated virtual program

  • A tailored mentorship program

  • Networking opportunities with investors and global enterprises

  • Access to a thriving alumni community

See Global Businesses Thrive

CEI Global Women

In partnership with the Jamaica Technology and Digital Alliance and Development Bank of Jamaica, a bootcamp and a delegation of women entrepreneurs.

CEI Jamaica Exchange

CEI Jamaica Exchange

Identifying foreign Women founders from high-growth startups to help accelerate, showcase and introduce to the Canadian market.

Nobellum Black Women Holding a certificate smiling

Testimonials

  • "Winning the Elevate pitch competition allowed me to secure funding for critical equipment, which was a major win."

    Leanne Spence founder of Instant Save Conservation

  • "The Nobellum program provided an amazing opportunity that showcased the vibrant Jamaican STEM ecosystem. I know some of you will become unicorns, and what Nobellum has done with DBJ is truly remarkable."

    Alexia Beckford, Program Manager at JTDA

  • "With Kimutai’s valuable feedback as one of the program coaches, I improved my pitch and went on to win an award at the Elevate Pitch competition."

    Cherie Williams founder of Veekle

  • "I felt like a celebrity at the events, as if the entire experience was curated just for me as a top entrepreneur."


    Nastassia founder of Skillsisle

  • "Claudette’s support as a program coach was amazing—her feedback and encouragement went far beyond just helping with my pitch prep."

    Claudine Reid founder of Digitalawah

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