FilAfrik — The African Experience
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AFRICAN FOUNDERS. CANADIAN POSSIBILITIES.

Supporting African and Black diaspora founders across Canada.

Build boldly. Grow together.

Strategy, visibility, events and community for African and Black diaspora founders building in Canada.

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Founders connecting at the FilAfrik LIFT 3.0 business summit
360+Founders brought together
4.9 / 5LIFT 3.0 attendee rating
2020Operating since
BBB Accredited BusinessFederally incorporated

HOW WE WORK WITH YOU

Three ways to grow with FilAfrik.

Start with a free 20-minute conversation. We will point you to the right fit.

Strategy & Advisory

Clear thinking for your next move. We help founders sharpen their brand, build systems and plan growth, in Canada and across borders.

  • Brand audit and positioning
  • Business strategy and growth planning
  • Canada–Africa bilateral facilitation
Start with a free 20-minute callSee strategy services

Media & Content

Your story, told well and told often. Social media management, video production and content that builds trust with the people you serve.

  • Social media management · From CA$500/month
  • Video and content production · From CA$2,500/month
  • Brand and website design · From CA$1,500
Starting prices in Canadian dollars · final scope agreed with youSee media services and pricing

Events & Experiences

Join our signature events, or let the team behind them design and deliver yours, from founder roundtables to full summits.

  • LIFT Business Summit
  • Founders Breakfast
  • Marketplace Pop-Up
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COMMUNITY IN MOTION

Behind every event is a circle of founders who keep showing up for each other: sharing leads, trading lessons and opening doors.

360+

Founders brought together across LIFT and Founders Breakfast.

FoundersEntrepreneursCommunity builders
Attendees sharing a conversation at LIFT 3.0Connections begin with a conversation.Community members talking across a registration table at LIFT 3.0A warm welcome. A new connection.The group photograph from Founders Breakfast Edition 2 in July 2026The group photograph from Founders Breakfast Edition 2 in July 2026.Guests sharing a table at Founders Breakfast Edition 2Guests sharing a table at Founders Breakfast Edition 2.The host addressing founders around a table at Founders Breakfast Edition 1The host addressing founders around a table at Founders Breakfast Edition 1.Founders seated together at the first Founders Breakfast in April 2026Founders seated together at the first Founders Breakfast in April 2026.Five panel participants in conversation on the LIFT 2.0 stageFive panel participants in conversation on the LIFT 2.0 stage.Guests checking in at the LIFT 2.0 registration tableGuests checking in at the LIFT 2.0 registration table.Attendees listening at the inaugural LIFT 1.0 forum in LondonAttendees listening at the inaugural LIFT 1.0 forum in London.An attendee contributing to a discussion at LIFT 1.0An attendee contributing to a discussion at LIFT 1.0.
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COMMUNITY VOICES

What people say about FilAfrik.

Feedback from our LIFT attendees.

Community experiences

Rich programme and calibre of speakers.

TheVirtualSoulClinic Inc.LIFT 3.0

Great presentation, very engaging, great panel. I would come to another event. Thank you for the experience and information that was shared.

DericaLIFT 2.0

It was really an amazing summit with so much insight and useful information.

OmololaLIFT 2.0
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In good company

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STORIES

Voices from the community.

Articles, conversations and quick lessons from FilAfrik events, founders and our team.

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Attendees sharing a conversation at LIFT 3.0EventsLIFT 3.0: Beyond the hustle, building what lastsA look back at LIFT 3.0 in London, Ontario, and why the work of building stronger businesses continues after the summit.Three people holding the LIFT first-prize presentation cheque for Blank Room Inc.Founder SpotlightsMeet the LIFT 3.0 Pitch Lab WinnersSix finalists, three minutes each and CA$3,500 in prizes. Meet the founders who won the first LIFT Pitch Lab.A table conversation at Founders Breakfast Edition 2InsightsWhat 20 Founders Told Us: Founders Breakfast, Edition 2Most of the founders at our second breakfast were at the idea or pre-launch stage. That tells us something important about where support is needed.

The FilAfrik Podcast

Hear the voices behind the ideas.

Honest conversations about building, belonging, and the African experience.

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Featured conversationFrom Law to Legacy: Moyo on Grace, Community & Building Without Burning Out

For founders

Find your people and your next step.

Join a circle of builders, creators and changemakers across Southwestern Ontario and beyond.

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