TechTO: price, who can join and alternatives
TechTO is an independent Toronto tech community that runs ticketed events, member socials and a private Slack, with listings for Montreal and Vancouver too. Annual members get free entry to its Together events, and the next Toronto event is on 2 Nov 2026.
TechTO at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders, professionals and investors | techto.org |
| Activity | Together Toronto & Ecosystem Showcase on 2 Nov 2026 | techto.org |
| Where | Toronto, with the 2 Nov event at U of T's Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus | techto.org |
| Price | Annual membership $249 CAD a year | techto.org |
| Event tickets | Example: $30 early bird or free for members (currency not named on the event listing) | techto.org |
| Founding membership | One-off founding membership $1,199 CAD | techto.org |
| Member tickets | Annual members get free tickets to all Together events | techto.org |
| For founders | Startup builders get tools, workshops and support | techto.org |
| Members' Slack | A private Slack group for members | techto.org |
| Track record | 500+ events hosted and 50,000+ attendees | techto.org |
| Peer groups | Peerscale roundtables for CEOs, CTOs and COOs past $2M in revenue or funding | techto.org |
Who it suits
- Toronto founders who want regular, well-run events
- Founders new to Toronto building a network
- Later-stage leaders who want a peer roundtable
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who want a desk or workspace
- Founders outside Canada
- Anyone wanting a free membership
Alternatives to TechTO
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| 1871 | Individual $200 a month or $2000 a year (currency not named) | Fill out an application form |
| Bootstrappers Breakfast | $10.00 per event on Meetup (currency not named) | Open; book each event; no pitching |
| Caffeinated Innovators | Not published | Register on Luma |
| Capital Factory | Not published | Register for events; All Access network for experienced founders |
| Colorado Startups (Denver Startups) | Not published | Join the Meetup group and RSVP on Luma |
| Femme in Business Toronto | CA$15 to CA$25 per dinner (meal extra) | Buy a ticket on Luma; host approval |
| Forum Ventures Toronto Coffee Club | Not published | Request a spot on Luma; host approval |
| Founders Live Seattle | Event ticket price not published; Front Row membership free tier or $16.99 a month (currency not named) | Register to attend; apply to pitch |
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Questions about TechTO
- How much is TechTO membership?
- Annual membership is $249 CAD a year; a one-off founding membership is $1,199 CAD.
- What is the next event?
- Together Toronto & Ecosystem Showcase on 2 Nov 2026 at U of T's Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus.
- Do members pay for events?
- Annual members get free tickets to all Together events.
- Website
- techto.org
- Price
- Annual membership $249 CAD a year; events from $20 early bird or free for members
- Entry rule
- Buy a ticket or join as a member
- Format
- Member events, socials and a private Slack, Toronto, Ontario
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TechTO isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check techto.org before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.