As Canada Courts Global Capital, Toronto Event Highlights Role of Immigrant Entrepreneurs
NextStars and Humber Polytechnic convene founders, investors and policy leaders left out of the Canada Investment Summit TORONTO, September 2026. Canada’s push to attract global investment is sparking a bigger conversation: where new capital, talent and energy will come from, and how we can channel them into growth across the Canadian economy. On September 17, […]
When the World Cup Comes to Canada: What 2026 Means for Startups and Cross Border Capital
From June 11 to July 19, 2026, the largest tournament in football history arrives in North America. Forty eight teams, 104 matches, three host nations, and for the first time ever, the FIFA World Cup on Canadian soil. Toronto and Vancouver will host 13 of those matches. Billions of people will be watching. Most of […]
Partnership bridges MENA innovation with Canadian group benefits market
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NextStars and Wellx Sign MOU to Bring Prevention First Workplace Health Solutions to Canada Partnership bridges MENA innovation with Canadian group benefits market Toronto, Canada / January 26, 2025 NextStars, a leading Canadian venture studio and accelerator specializing in cross border innovation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Wellx, a […]
The Saudi Startup Paradox: Navigating Growth Challenges Amid Unprecedented Opportunity
Insights from NextStars’ work building bridges between Canadian innovation and MENA markets Over the past year, NextStars has been deeply engaged in Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem, working to connect international entrepreneurs with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambitions. What we’ve discovered is a landscape rich with potential but grappling with challenges that capital alone won’t solve. […]
The Energy Sector in Oman: Oil, Gas, and the Broader Energy Industry
Introduction Oman’s economy has long been driven by oil and gas, which provide around 70% of government revenues and roughly 30% of GDP[1]. While Oman is a moderate producer relative to its Gulf neighbors, it has maintained output near 1 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil and condensate in recent years[2][3]. This production […]
Don’t Kill the Startup Visa – Fix It
Saeed Zeinali is the Founder and CEO of NextStars, a Toronto-based multinational advisory platform that has helped over 200 startups scale globally. As an immigrant entrepreneur himself, Saeed founded and successfully exited TranQool, Canada’s leading online mental health platform, to HumanaCare, an experience that gave him deep insight into Canada’s startup ecosystem. Through NextStars, he has […]
👀 The Canadian PR Path Most Founders Miss – And Why It Matters
At NextStars, we often hear from founders overwhelmed by the same question: “What’s the best path to Permanent Residency in Canada?” While most people gravitate toward the Startup Visa or Express Entry, there’s one option that consistently flies under the radar—the New Brunswick Entrepreneur Stream. Together with immigration lawyer Ahmet Faruk Ocak and Blacksy, a […]
Canada & Saudi Arabia: A Strategic Startup Partnership for the Future
By: Mohammed Alanzi & Saeed Zeinali Introduction: A New Global Innovation Order Saudi Arabia is rapidly positioning itself as a global technology powerhouse, channeling $100 billion into AI, MedTech, Cleantech, and Fintech under Vision 2030. But capital alone isn’t enough—the Kingdom needs cutting-edge startups, deep-tech expertise, and top-tier research talent to drive its transformation CVCA […]
For Recent Graduates with Ambition
Canada has quietly emerged as one of the few countries actively inviting recent graduates to stay—not just to work, but to lead. Several provinces now offer targeted immigration pathways for young, educated individuals ready to build something of their own. These streams are designed for those who see entrepreneurship not as a distant ambition, but […]
Making Sense of Canada’s Business Immigration Landscape
Canada’s provinces and territories offer a wide array of immigration pathways for entrepreneurs and business-minded newcomers. From startup founders and seasoned executives to recent graduates and self-employed professionals, there’s a program for almost every type of applicant. But while the range of options is impressive, it can also be daunting. The rules, requirements, and timelines […]
