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This September, 40 exceptional young entrepreneurs will represent Canada at the G20 YEA Summit in Vienna, Austria. \u00b7 GlobeNewswire Inc. <\/p>\nCanada’s 2026 G20 Young Entrepreneurs\u2019 Alliance (G20 YEA) Delegation<\/p>\n
This September, 40 exceptional young entrepreneurs will represent Canada at the G20 YEA Summit in Vienna, Austria. \u00b7 GlobeNewswire Inc. <\/p>\n
TORONTO, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Forty young entrepreneurs from across Canada are preparing to bring Canadian innovation, ambition and global growth potential to Vienna, Austria, as part of Futurpreneur\u2019s 2026 Canadian delegation to the G20 Young Entrepreneurs\u2019 Alliance Summit.<\/p>\n
Futurpreneur<\/a>, a proud founding member of the\u00a0G20 Young Entrepreneurs\u2019 Alliance (G20 YEA)<\/a>, is\u00a0pleased\u00a0to announce the 2026\u00a0Canadian delegation\u00a0selected to\u00a0represent\u00a0Canada at this year\u2019s Summit, taking place in Vienna, Austria, from September 16\u201318, 2026.<\/p>\n Following a\u00a0nationwide\u00a0selection process,\u00a0the delegation\u00a0brings\u00a0together\u00a0exceptional\u00a0young founders\u00a0from\u00a0across\u00a0the\u00a0country,\u00a0representing\u00a0eight provinces.\u00a0Recognizing Canada\u2019s diversity,\u00a0more than 50% of\u00a0the\u00a0delegation\u00a0are women\u00a0and\u00a0over\u00a075%\u00a0of delegates\u00a0identify as People of Colour, including\u00a0Black founders\u00a0(40%)\u00a0and Indigenous founders\u00a0(5%). Delegates\u00a0represent\u00a0a wide range of sectors, including professional services, technology, education, manufacturing, sustainability, transportation, and health and wellness.<\/p>\n Hosted by\u00a0the\u00a0European Confederation of Young Entrepreneurs\u00a0(YES for Europe), the 2026 G20 YEA Summit will\u00a0convene\u00a0entrepreneurs,\u00a0policymakers\u00a0and ecosystem leaders from G20 countries to advance collaboration,\u00a0innovation\u00a0and inclusive economic growth.<\/p>\n Centred around the theme,\u00a0\u201cRe\/Code Europe: The G20 Entrepreneur\u2019s Mandate\u201d,\u00a0this year\u2019s\u00a0Summit will\u00a0explore\u00a0how\u00a0entrepreneurs\u00a0can help\u00a0drive resilient,\u00a0future-ready economies\u00a0through innovation,\u00a0sustainability\u00a0and global cooperation.\u00a0Delegates will engage in discussions\u00a0and\u00a0networking opportunities\u00a0focused on fostering cross-border partnerships,\u00a0market expansion\u00a0and diversification,\u00a0emerging\u00a0technologies\u00a0and more\u00a0equitable\u00a0opportunities for entrepreneurs,\u00a0particularly,\u00a0women, Black and other\u00a0founders from\u00a0equity-deserving\u00a0communities.<\/p>\n As entrepreneurs continue\u00a0to navigate shifting global markets, rapid advances in technology and evolving economic priorities, the G20 YEA\u00a0remains\u00a0an important platform for elevating the voices\u00a0of the next generation of business leaders.\u00a0Representing\u00a0more than 500,000\u00a0young entrepreneurs\u00a0worldwide, the Alliance\u00a0contributes\u00a0to advancing\u00a0policies and partnerships that strengthen entrepreneurship,\u00a0innovation\u00a0and international trade across G20 economies.<\/p>\n \u201cThe entrepreneurs selected for this year\u2019s delegation showcase the innovation, resilience and diversity that define Canada\u2019s entrepreneurial landscape,\u201d said Micah Anshan,\u00a0Senior Director, Partnerships at\u00a0Futurpreneur\u00a0and President of the Canadian G20 YEA Delegation. \u201cThese founders are creating impact across sectors ranging from AI,\u00a0technology\u00a0and\u00a0manufacturing\u00a0to\u00a0education,\u00a0health\u00a0and sustainability. We are excited to support a delegation that reflects Canada\u2019s regional\u00a0and\u00a0cultural diversity while helping strengthen Canada\u2019s entrepreneurial connections around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n As\u00a0Futurpreneur\u00a0marks its 30th\u00a0anniversary in 2026, this year\u2019s delegation\u00a0reflects\u00a0the\u00a0organization\u2019s\u00a0long-standing\u00a0commitment\u00a0to helping young entrepreneurs\u00a0launch,\u00a0grow\u00a0and\u00a0expand\u00a0beyond Canadian borders.\u00a0For three decades,\u00a0Futurpreneur\u00a0has supported\u00a0founders\u00a0in building\u00a0businesses\u00a0that\u00a0strengthen\u00a0communities and\u00a0contribute\u00a0to\u00a0a more resilient economy.\u00a0\u00a0The 2026\u00a0G20\u00a0YEA\u00a0Canadian delegation\u00a0builds\u00a0on that legacy\u00a0by\u00a0showcasing\u00a0a new\u00a0generation of\u00a0innovators\u00a0to lead,\u00a0build\u00a0and compete on the global stage.<\/p>\n In\u00a0Vienna,\u00a0Canadian delegates\u00a0will\u00a0have\u00a0the opportunity to\u00a0build\u00a0relationships\u00a0with\u00a0international peers,\u00a0explore\u00a0European and\u00a0global\u00a0markets,\u00a0and contribute to policy conversations\u00a0shaping the future of\u00a0entrepreneurship.\u00a0As a hub for international diplomacy and a growing centre for\u00a0innovation and entrepreneurship, Vienna provides a dynamic environment for collaboration and dialogue on the future of business and economic development.<\/p>\n The 2026\u00a0Canadian delegation will be co-led by\u00a0Futurpreneur\u2019s\u00a0Senior Bilingual Partnerships Specialist and G20 YEA Canadian Sherpa, Sidonie Kerbellec, and Senior Director Partnerships and G20 YEA Canadian President, Micah Anshan.<\/p>\n Futurpreneur\u00a0is grateful to Global Affairs Canada\u2019s\u00a0CanExport\u00a0Associations\u2019\u00a0funding\u00a0program for supporting the delegation and to\u00a0Trade Commissioner Services for their\u00a0work preparing the delegates, and thanks\u00a0their\u00a0partners for\u00a0helping\u00a0them\u00a0champion\u00a0Canada\u2019s young entrepreneurs on the global stage.<\/p>\n Futurpreneur\u2019s\u00a02026\u00a0G20 YEA Canadian delegation includes:<\/p>\n Alberta<\/p>\n British Columbia<\/p>\n Manitoba<\/p>\n New Brunswick<\/p>\n Nova Scotia<\/p>\n Ontario<\/p>\n Qu\u00e9bec<\/p>\n Saskatchewan<\/p>\n ABOUT FUTURPRENEUR<\/p>\n Since 1996,\u00a0Futurpreneur<\/a>\u00a0has empowered thousands of young entrepreneurs ages 18-39 to start, buy and grow made-in-Canada businesses that create jobs, strengthen\u00a0communities\u00a0and contribute to a more inclusive economy.<\/p>\n Through accessible loan financing with mentorship and resources,\u00a0Futurpreneur\u00a0has helped more than 21,000 entrepreneurs build over 16,600 businesses in every province and territory, 80% of which are still\u00a0operating\u00a0after five years, a survival rate 27% higher than the national average.<\/p>\n As\u00a0Futurpreneur\u00a0celebrates 30 years of inclusive impact, our work\u00a0remains\u00a0focused on the next generation of founders, helping them turn ambition into action and build thriving businesses with confidence.<\/p>\n Futurpreneur\u00a0is a founding member of the\u00a0G20 Young Entrepreneurs\u2019\u00a0Alliance<\/a>\u00a0and the Canadian host of\u00a0Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW)<\/a>. Learn more at\u00a0futurpreneur.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n Futurpreneur\u00a0is partially supported by the\u00a0Government of Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n