ScaleUp

ScaleUp is a high-energy networking and discovery event connecting newcomers, students, career changers, and Toronto’s tech ecosystem

Join us for ScaleUp, an immersive networking event designed to connect jobseekers with tech startups and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs).

Why Tech startups and SMEs? These companies are growing rapidly, deeply innovative, and often far more accessible to emerging talent. They offer faster career progression, hands-on-experience, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact from day one.

If you are exploring your next career move, this is your opportunity to tap into a hidden job market and build valuable connections within the tech sector.

Why Attend?

• Discover career opportunities within startups and SMEs
• Build meaningful connections with employers and industry professionals

• Gain insider knowledge on navigating the tech job market

• Explore pathways to upskill or transition into in-demand tech roles

Agenda

Welcome & Registration | 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm|

Kick off the evening connecting with fellow attendees before the main program begins and enjoy complimentary food and refreshments.

Scale Up - Funding, Growth and Talent for Small Business & Tech Panel Discussion
| 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm|

Gain insights from industry leaders who are shaping the future of the tech ecosystem:

• The Untapped Job Market: Discover why Startups and SMEs are the hidden gems of the job market- and how to position yourself for high-impact roles.
• Funding & Investment Opportunities: Explore the funding landscape for startups and SMEs, including research support and grant opportunities available through Humber Polytechnic that can help tech business scale.
• The Humber Advantage: Hear from employers who have successfully built talent pipelines and scaled their operations through Humber programs and services.

Following the panel, dive into one of our interactive breakout sessions designed to give you a competitive edge:

The Marketplace | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm|

Connect directly with Startups, SMEs, and Community Organizations dedicated to boosting your employability in the tech sector.

Rapid Networking | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm|

Engage in focused, one-on-one conversations with industry mentors and get practical advice on breaking into tech

Tech Rapid Resume Reviews | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm|

Receive personalized feedback from career coaches to strengthen your resume and stand out to employers.

Scale & Play (Board Game Lounge)| 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm|

Prefer a more relaxed setting? Unwind, connect, and network informally through interactive games in our board game lounge.

Explore What’s Next

Learn more about opportunities to advance your career through:

• Humber’s Software Development Bridging Program for newcomers (15-week training program with employment support)

• Humber Downtown Programs-Postgraduate certificates in AI, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, and Governance

• Humber’s upcomingMaster of Computer Science - Cybersecurity Operations and Management
• Spaces are limited - register now to secure your spot.

"Toronto Tech Week is a citywide celebration of the people building what’s next. From May 25–29, 2026, founders, investors, and builders come together for hundreds of community-led events across Toronto, connecting tens of thousands of people around Canadian tech. Torontotechweek.com”