STARTUP VISA
Canada’s Startup Visa Program offers foreign entrepreneurs the chance to establish innovative and scalable businesses in Canada. This program also allows up to five co-founders and their families to obtain permanent residency in the country.
ELIGIBILITY
- The founding team meets the IRCC requirements
- The business must be incorporated in Canada once they submit their PR application with the IRCC
- The product or business is tech-based
- Have at least one full-time founder who can be dedicated to the program
- Preference is given to companies with a technical member
- A functional minimum viable product (MVP) is required
- Have a validated business model
PROCESS
REVIEW ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
SUBMIT APPLICATION FORM
INTERNAL REVIEW BY OUR TEAM
INVITATION FOR INTERVIEW
Our program is designed to provide unparalleled support to international startups, ensuring they have the resources, mentorship, and connections needed to thrive. Here's what you can expect:
- Dedicated Program Lead to each startup during the program
- 1:1 mentorship session with in house advisors, Experts in Residence
- 1:1 strategic consultation with business professionals, our Professionals in Residence
- Access to perks valued at over $500,000
- Preference is given to companies with a technical member
- Connections to a trusted network of immigration lawyers, accountants, and other professionals
- Language grant ($1000 shareable between founders with Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 8+
Program Duration
Phase 1:
- Duration: 2 Months
*At the end of phase one, teams will have a pitch competition, and one team will be awarded a CAD 9,000 grant towards the payment of phase two.
Phase 2:
- Duration: 4 Months
*A Letter of Support will be issued to startups at the beginning of this phase two
