A hybrid three-months program helping early stage tech startups establish and grow their business from Ontario, Canada. Over three months, founders set up local operations, validate their market, connect with customers and partners, and become investor-ready. The program combines expert training, 1:1 coaching, and curated introductions to help startups achieve real traction and scale in Canada.
Note: This program is not dependent on the immigration process, even if the founders are based outside of Canada.
Focus: Orientation, local insights, and networking
Visits to innovation centres, accelerators, and government programs in Toronto, Hamilton, and nearby regions
Introductory sessions on doing business in Canada
Networking receptions with investors, peers, and ecosystem partners
Objective: Complete legal, financial, and operational setup while building the first pipeline of local leads.
Incorporation & Compliance Clinic: bylaws, shareholder structure, employment law, IP ownership, NDAs
Finance Stack: bank account setup, HST/tax registration, SR&ED overview, grant map (IRAP, provincial programs)
Immigration Pathways (non-SUV): Global Talent Stream, Intra-Company Transfer (C12), Significant Benefit (C10); overview and vetted counsel referrals
Market Intelligence & Ecosystem Mapping: key clusters, trade offices, accelerators, procurement platforms
Objective: Confirm market demand, refine pricing, and initiate local partnerships or pilots.
Customer Discovery Sprints: structured interviews, objection logs, and insight tracking
Pricing & Packaging Workshop: local benchmarks and margin validation
Partnerships: reseller/MSP strategy, cloud marketplaces, procurement onboarding
Brand & Demand: positioning for Canada, content plan, event calendar
Government & Corporate Procurement: how to register, bid, and build compliance documents
Objective: Locate pilots, project early revenue, and prepare for fundraising.
Pilot Design & Success Metrics: defining scope, KPIs, and procurement checklists
Financial Readiness: cap table review, forecast, and use-of-funds plan
Fundraising Mechanics: understanding Canadian angels and seed funds; instruments (SAFE, equity, notes)
Pitch & Story Development: narrative, deck refinement, Q&A prep
Access to curated networking events with investors, peers, and government representatives
Grant consultation and corporate procurement onboarding
Press/PR starter kit
Sales pitch competition when ready
Meeting room access in downtown Toronto for client or partner meetings
Playbooks (timelines, checklists, and templates for legal and immigration processes)
Legal & finance office hours
Immigration guidance (non-SUV pathways)
CRM setup + email and collateral templates
Access to partner perks
