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AUG 12-17, 2027 | EDMONTON, AB

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Tech Passes and a demo booth on Builders' Row at the Village Expo, plus time with investors on the Builder packages. Applying is free. Get picked for a Free spot, or choose a Builder package from $595.

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Startup Alpha 2027

Meet the companies, investors and talent at C-Tribe x Tech, then show them what you built.

What you get

  • At least 2 Tech Passes for all 6 days of C-Tribe x Tech, with every package
  • A demo booth on Builders' Row, the startup zone at the Village Expo, with every package
  • Investor lounges and executive roundtables with Builder and Builder Plus, and a main-stage pitch slot with Builder Plus

Who can apply

  • Startups founded in 2022 or later
  • Raised under $1M CAD in total
  • A live product or MVP, and a working website
  • Founders who want to meet investors, customers, partners and talent
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Packages

Choose your package

Three ways to join Startup Alpha. Pick the one that fits your team once you're accepted.

  • Attendees at C-Tribe Tech

    3 x 3 ft demo booth, 1 day

    Free

    $0Chosen by our jury, limited spots

    • 2 Tech Passes for all 6 days
    • A 3 x 3 ft demo booth on Builders' Row for one day (August 12 or 13)
    Apply for Free
  • Networking reception at C-Tribe

    5 x 5 ft demo booth, 2 days

    Builder

    $595CAD

    • 3 Tech Passes for all 6 days
    • A 5 x 5 ft demo booth on Builders' Row for both Village Expo days, August 12 and 13
    • Your logo and one-line pitch on the Startup Alpha cohort list on our site
    • Investor lounges and executive roundtables during C-Tribe x Tech
    Apply for Builder
  • A founder presenting at the C-Black Pitch Competition at C-Tribe x TechFeatured

    Featured 10 x 10 ft booth, 2 days

    Builder Plus

    $2,095CAD

    • 4 Tech Passes for all 6 days
    • A main-stage pitch slot at C-Tribe x Tech
    • A featured 10 x 10 ft demo booth at the front of Builders' Row for both days, with power for hardware demos
    • Your logo and pitch featured on the Startup Alpha page, plus a C-Tribe x Tech social media feature
    • Investor lounges and executive roundtables during C-Tribe x Tech
    Apply for Builder Plus

Prices in CAD. Applying is free and you only pay if you're accepted. If you aren't picked for Free, we may offer you a Builder spot. Every package includes Tech Passes for all 6 days and a demo booth on Builders' Row. Builder and Builder Plus add the investor lounges and roundtables, and Builder Plus adds a main-stage pitch slot.

Builders' Row

Your spot at the Village Expo

Builders' Row is the startup zone at the C-Tribe Village Expo, August 12 and 13, 2027. Every Startup Alpha package includes time on it.

  • Free

    3 x 3 ft demo booth, 1 day

    A 3 x 3 ft demo booth on Builders' Row for one day (August 12 or 13)

  • Builder

    5 x 5 ft demo booth, 2 days

    A 5 x 5 ft demo booth on Builders' Row for both Village Expo days, August 12 and 13

  • Builder Plus

    Featured 10 x 10 ft booth, 2 days

    A featured 10 x 10 ft demo booth at the front of Builders' Row for both days, with power for hardware demos

The startup zone
The Village is laid out like a small town. Builders' Row is the zone for early-stage startups.
Free to visit
Admission is free with registration for both Expo days, and festival pass holders get in too, so the floor is open to everyone.
Who walks by
Investors, prospective buyers, founders and tech professionals, plus the wider C-Tribe community.
Meet your next investor or customer
Demo your product at your booth and talk with the investors and buyers walking the floor.

The Village Expo venue in Edmonton, AB will be announced. About the Village Expo

How it works

What happens when you apply

  1. Apply

    Tell us about your company. It takes about 10 minutes and it's free. Applications close May 15, 2027.

  2. We review in batches

    Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so applying early helps. We reply to every applicant by email.

  3. Pick your package

    Accepted startups choose Free (if offered) or a Builder package, pay for a paid package, name their passholders and confirm their exhibit day.

  4. Show up

    See you in Edmonton, August 12-17, 2027.

Have these ready

  • Your name, city, email and phone number
  • Your company name and website URL
  • The year your company was founded (2022 or later)
  • How much you've raised to date (under $1M CAD)
  • Your stage: pre-seed, seed, early revenue or scaling
  • Your industry, and any emerging tech you build with
  • Your value proposition (200 words max) and your traction so far (150 words max)
  • Whether you're raising now, and how much
  • Your top three goals for C-Tribe
  • Your preferred exhibit day: August 12 or 13, or either
  • Your pitch deck as a PDF (optional)
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About C-Tribe

Where industries collide

C-Tribe Festival brings tech, fashion, gaming, music, culture and film together in Edmonton for six days, August 12 to 17, 2027. It is run by C-Tribe Society, a not-for-profit that has grown from 170 guests in 2017 to more than 8,500 people across its events.

In-person attendees in 2024
1,198
Speakers in 2024
50
Partners in 2024
46
Free diversity passes in 2024
450+

FAQ

Good to know

Is there a free option?
Yes. Free spots are limited and chosen by our jury: 2 Tech Passes and a 3 x 3 ft demo booth on Builders' Row for one day, at no cost. If you aren't picked for Free, we may offer you a Builder spot.
What do the packages cost?
Free is $0. Builder is $595 CAD and Builder Plus is $2,095 CAD. Applying is free and you only pay if you're accepted.
Who can apply?
Startups founded in 2022 or later that have raised under $1M CAD in total, with a live product or MVP and a working website.
When will I hear back?
We review applications in batches until May 15, 2027 and reply to everyone by email. Applying early gives you the best chance.
Which day will we exhibit?
Free spots exhibit one day: you pick August 12 or August 13, 2027 when you apply, and we confirm your day when you're accepted. Builder and Builder Plus exhibit both days.
Can we bring more of the team?
Yes. Builder includes 3 Tech Passes and Builder Plus includes 4. You can also buy extra Tech Passes on the passes page.
Can I also enter a pitch competition?
Yes, if you are eligible. C-Black and C-ElevateHer each award $20,000 CAD in prizes, and applications are open until March 7, 2027. Startup Alpha and the pitch competitions are separate applications. Builder Plus also includes a main-stage pitch slot at C-Tribe x Tech, which is not part of the competitions.
What if we are not accepted?
If you applied for a Free spot, we may offer you a Builder spot instead. You can also join us with a Tech Pass and visit Builders' Row as a guest.
Who do I contact with questions?
Email hello@ctribefestival.com.

Ready to build?

Applications close May 15, 2027. Applying is free and you only pay if you're accepted.

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