Events
AFA events
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Past events
Highlights from recent AFA gatherings, webinars and programs.
AFA Partner Program – Summer 2025 Cohort (Draper University)Past
Mon, Jun 16, 2025 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Five-week immersive pre-accelerator in Silicon Valley with Draper University, applications via AFA.
Silicon Valley, California, USA
Coffee Meetup – Asian Founders & Friends (Web Summit Vancouver)Past
Tue, May 27, 2025 · 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Casual coffee meetup for Asian founders, operators, and investors during Web Summit Vancouver.
689 Thurlow St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Unlock SR&ED Tax Credits to Fuel Your Startup’s GrowthPast
Tue, Mar 18, 2025 · 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
CRA-led session on Canada’s SR&ED program—how founders can claim R&D tax credits and refunds.
Online
Business Tax Essentials for Start-Up Founders in OntarioPast
Wed, Feb 26, 2025 · 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Online webinar with CPA Lucas Le on Ontario tax obligations, deductions, and filing for early-stage founders.
Online