Women-led startups receive $535,000 in cash investments at DMZ’s 2025 Women Innovation Summit
Summary
For the third consecutive year, The Firehooda national network dedicated to advancing women in technologyjoined as an investment partner. DMZ Ventures launched a corporate fund last summer to invest in promising pre-seed and seed-stage startups.Following an extensive application process that drew over 200 submissions from across Canada, 10 founders took the stage to pitch their business. Were proud to light a fire and fuel their growth, ensuring they have the capital, mentorship and resources needed to thrive, said Claudette McGowan and Danielle Graham, Co-Founders of The Firehood. Created to honour women in Canadas tech and business community, the annual award recognizes an esteemed list of individuals for their outstanding accomplishments and impact.DMZs commitment to supporting Canadian startups goes beyond investment capital. In response to the latest round of U.S. tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, DMZ has launched the a centralized solution to showcase and amplify Canadian-built tech solutions.Launched this week, the directory connects procurement leaders to homegrown innovators, ensuring that Canadian tech companies remain competitive and top of mind.