NEXT Canada | 18,265 followers on LinkedIn. At NEXT we’re on a mission to build a nation of ambitious, lifelong entrepreneurs. | NEXT Canada is a national non-profit dedicated to accelerating Canada’s most ambitious entrepreneurs and innovators. Founded in 2010 as The Next 36 by visionary business leaders and academics, NEXT Canada now delivers world-class, founder-focused programming through three streams: Next 36, Next Founders, and NextAI—with NextAI delivered in both Toronto and Montréal. Our mission is to develop exceptional talent, build globally competitive ventures, and drive technology adoption across industries—strengthening the foundations of Canada’s economic prosperity and innovation ecosystem.