Toronto, ON | September 22, 2025 – Canada’s Semiconductor Council is pleased to announce that the TekStart Group, a Canadian company dedicated to accelerating the growth of emerging semiconductor, hardware, and IP ventures, has joined the Council as its newest member. Howard Pakosh, TekStart founder and CEO, will contribute his expertise to CSC’s Advisory Board.
TekStart supports companies at the forefront of hardware and semiconductor innovation by providing design, commercialization, and strategic advisory services. Its mission aligns closely with CSC’s efforts to build a resilient Canadian semiconductor ecosystem that drives competitiveness and growth across key sectors of the economy.
Paul Slaby, Managing Director of Canada’s Semiconductor Council, said: “TekStart helps turn promising ideas and technologies into real business value. This is exactly the kind of momentum Canada’s semiconductor sector needs. We’re glad to welcome them to the CSC community.”
Howard Pakosh added, “It’s an exciting time to join CSC at such a pivotal time for Canada’s technology sector. TekStart has seen firsthand the challenges and opportunities facing emerging semiconductor ventures. Our experience in overcoming these obstacles can help the Council and its members to build a stronger ecosystem that enables Canadian companies to compete better and thrive globally.”
Canada’s semiconductor future depends on bold companies willing to nurture innovation from the ground up. TekStart plays a unique role by guiding promising ventures through the critical stages of design and commercialization—work that complements CSC’s mission to support growth, foster collaboration, and strengthen Canada’s role in the global semiconductor industry.