Online
Hosted by Canopy Community
Global Demo Night is a free, one-hour remote showcase on 26 November 2026, where MVP-stage founders demo products to investors, operators and peers. Hosted by the Canopy Community and Stewart Noakes, this fast-paced online event gives emerging founders a global stage, practical feedback and an opportunity to sharpen how they present their products. The live stream runs on YouTube from 2:00pm to 3:00pm UTC, making it accessible to attendees across multiple time zones. What to expect Over 60 minutes, a curated group of early-stage founders will present ambitious products currently at MVP or validation stage. Each participant receives a focused slot: - Five minutes to demonstrate their product - Five minutes of questions from the community - Constructive feedback from founders, operators, investors and startup supporters - Live audience voting for the People’s Choice Award The concise demo-and-Q&A format keeps the session energetic while giving every founder meaningful exposure. Rather than polished, late-stage pitches, the focus is on new ideas taking shape: attendees can see how founders explain early products, respond to questions and test their stories with a supportive international audience. Who should attend? The event is particularly relevant for early-stage founders preparing to pitch or looking to learn from other teams. Investors scouting companies at pre-seed and seed stage can register for a dedicated free Investor Ticket, which requires approval and is intended for active investors in early-stage technology companies. Operators, startup peers and anyone interested in discovering products at the beginning of their journey are also welcome. You do not need to be presenting or investing to take part: the audience is encouraged to learn, ask questions, vote, cheer on the founders and connect with the wider community. Canopy describes the event as a safe, generous environment grounded in peer support, where teams can gain visibility and real-world reactions without geographic barriers. You can also explore the community through Canopy’s YouTube channel or read about its forthcoming Zero-Barriers SEIS Fund. Register free for Global Demo Night
