LaunchPad

LaunchPad program

LaunchPad program details

LaunchPad is designed for tech startups looking to learn and grow with fellow entrepreneurs driven to build global technology businesses. Every resource and program provided in Launchpad is meticulously created for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs.

Utilizing our network of global mentors and resources, LaunchPad content will include topics such as International Scaling, Global Marketing, Hiring, Growth Hacking, and Fundraising. Our guests within our program will include business leaders, investors, mentors, government resources, and more.

Priority immigration & PR support and access to our IRCC contacts, discount commitment certificate Connect with Launch’s exclusive community of over 1,000+ like-minded entrepreneurs, creators, developers, and investors. Get access to our Slack community gathering 250+ entrepreneurs - from more than 60 countries - currently enrolled in one of our programs. Access to up to $700,000 CAD of start-up perks (including AWS credits, Azure credits, Stripe credits, Zendesk, Hubspot GitHub, and more). Connection to investors by participating in our Demo Day and pitch competition and get exclusive introductions to investors in our network during our reverse pitch sessions and though our investors’ newsletter. Get mentorship from some of the brightest minds in startups including Launch’s seasoned startup mentors and industry experts in our network. Connect with partners during live workshops and learning sessions to build strategic partnerships and connections. Get a better understanding of the fundraising environment in North America by attending fundraising workshops and accessing our fundraising courses (Non-dilutive sources of funding in Canada and Fundraising in North America). Weekly online and offline events including AMAs (Live sessions to ask questions to seasoned start-up mentors), Webinars (Live Learning Sessions with mentors and partners), Standups (Group discussions to meet your fellow members and build strategic connections), Pitch Sessions (Monthly sessions for members to participate in honing their pitches), Reverse pitch sessions (Live session to ask all your burning questions to investors and request introductions to them), and more. Get access to our Traction Series -Traction weekly webinar series brings leaders from Google, Shopify, Uber and top-tier VCs to share tactical advice on product, marketing, scaling, fundraising, and business growth. Receive weekly updates on new events in the startup community and upcoming events in the LaunchPad program, as well as exclusive discounts, and the latest startup news. Receive priority access to in-person Launch Academy events and other partner events.

Price: $1,000/year

Enrollment process: Contact Camille

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Join Launch’s Slack Community

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Disco

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LaunchHub

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MAPLE - IGNITION

Released on February 15, 2024

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The Startup Visa Immigration Process

Released on February 15, 2024

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Immigration - Workshop & office hour (Week 2)

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Immigration webinar slides (Week 2)

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Released on March 7, 2024

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Monthly company updates

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Deliverables: Immigration - Letter of Support, Permanent Residency, and Work Permits

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Letter of support request

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Investors newsletter

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Module: Launch Your Startup

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Module: Fundraising in North America

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Module: Non-dilutive sources of funding in Canada

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Module: Traction University

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Startup Finance: Introduction to Clearbooks

Financial Literacy Course

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FINANCIAL LITERACY

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Welcome to Momentum

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