Siakam Edtech Engine Demo Day [LIVESTREAM]

​Toronto, get ready!

You’re invited to one of the most high-energy, game-changing events in the EdTech space this year.

​Join NBA champion Pascal Siakam, the PS43 Foundation and DMZ for the Siakam Edtech Engine Demo Day – a live pitch showdown where Canada’s next wave of EdTech disruptors will battle it out for up to $50K in funding.

​This isn’t your average demo day – it’s a startup showcase meets fireside chat, featuring sharp pitches, real talk and big ideas that are transforming how we learn, teach, and lead in education.

​What to Expect:

• ​Startup Pitch Competition – Watch top-tier founders pitch to a panel of elite judges, investors & partners

• ​Fireside Moment with Pascal Siakam – Hear why he’s betting big on EdTech and equity

• ​Live audience energy – Real-time Q&A, big reactions and huge wins

• ​Post-event networking – Connect with founders, investors, educators and the Toronto tech scene

​From impact-driven innovation to incredible founder stories, this is where vision meets opportunity — and where the future of education takes center stage.

​Come for the pitches. Stay for the magic. Leave inspired.

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​About the Program

​Siakam Edtech Engine is DMZ’s 12-week virtual accelerator helping early-stage EdTech startups level up. Powered by DMZ and co-founded with Pascal Siakam’s PS43 Foundation, the program offers founders expert mentorship, real-world testing opportunities and the funding to make big things happen.

​About DMZ

​DMZ is Canada’s top tech incubator, empowering founders to build bold, high-impact startups. With 2,400+ companies supported and $2.94B+ raised, DMZ is where game-changers go to grow.

​This event would not have been possible without the support of Google for Startups. Their commitment to empowering founders around the world continues to make meaningful innovation possible.