What You Can Expect
Four pillars that take you from idea to investor-ready in 2 months.
Hands-on modules covering key elements of launching your business as a newcomer founder.
one-on-one sessions with experienced mentors who have been there and done that.
Engage with a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and partners.
Exclusive perks and resources to help facilitate building your business from ground-up
What you'll learn
A structured program designed to accelerate your entrepreneurial journey.
Navigate Canada's startup ecosystem with confidence.
Get your startup noticed without breaking the bank.
Listen to customers and learn what they need.
Establish your company and protect your innovation.
Map your business path from start to scale.
Keep your startup financially healthy and running.
Launch a simple version of your product with No-code tools.
Pitch your startup and know what investors expect.
Content Overview
Three phases that take you from foundation to showcase ready.
Phase 1 ·
Foundation
Navigate the ecosystem and find your problem
- Understand the entrepreneurship journey and navigate the Canadian startup ecosystem
- Understand your problem space and potential users in you target market
Phase 2
Building & Validation
Validate and craft your solution
- Develop your MVP (Minimum Viable Product).
- Learn about validation, customer discovery and product-market-fit.
Phase 3
Ready to launch!
launch and showcase by pitching
- Learn about marketing, Sales and financial planning
- build your pitch deck, Practice your pitch and get feedback for mastering your pitching skills
Who Should Apply
No Canadian experience? No problem, we'll help you!
Immigrants and refugees in York Region are building a venture.
Immigrants and refugees in York Region are building a venture.
From idea-stage to those with first users.
From idea-stage to those with first users.
Tech, social enterprise, or other industries.
Tech, social enterprise, or other industries.
Teams are great, but individuals are welcome.
Teams are great, but individuals are welcome.
Our Ecosystem Partners
Connected to York Region's innovation hubs and support networks.
