Lily Liao

NEXT Canada

NEXT Canada is a national, non-profit organization that develops exceptional talent to create world-class ventures and propel technology adoption. Founded in 2010 as The Next 36 by a group of pioneering business leaders and academics, NEXT Canada is today a leader in the delivery of cutting-edge programming designed to foster lifelong entrepreneurship in three streams: NextAI, Next 36 and Next Founders. Our programs, delivered through meaningful partnerships between government and the private sector, strengthen the foundations of Canada's current and future health and prosperity.   NEXT Canada is supported by generous donors and partners including RBC, Scotiabank, the Weston Family Foundation, EY, Scale AI, Hatch, BDC, Magna, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt and Air Canada. NEXT Canada has directly impacted over 700 alumni who have built companies including, Bridgit, Deep Learni.ng, Kira Talent, Nymi and Thalmic Labs.  These alumni have created over 3,000 jobs and raised over $1BN in capital. For more information, please visit: www.nextcanada.com