Launch Academy is an early-stage tech incubator that provides entrepreneurs with mentorship, resources, network, and environment necessary to launch, fund, and grow their start-ups. We want to help you become the next big thing.
Since 2012 Launch is recognized as one of Western Canada’s leading entrepreneurship facilities, which has incubated 6,000+ entrepreneurs of which 300 have grown their startups to Seed and Series A stages and collectively raised over $2.5 Billion in funding.
As a designated entity of the Canadian Federal government, Launch Academy is able to offer access to the Startup Visa program for qualified companies. The Launch Academy Startup Visa program offers international companies in emerging sectors (such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, VR/AR/MR, Deep Learning, etc.) priority access to Working Visas and Permanent Residency in Canada for up to 5 co-founders and their respective spouses and children. This program is a premier program globally and has significant appeal to international companies looking to enter the North American market.
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Introduction & Onboarding (Pre-Program)
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Welcome to Maple
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What is Launch?
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The Launch Team
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Important: Book Your Onboarding and Expectations Calls
Maple - Resources
Maple - Timeline & Catch Up Calls
Welcome to Maple
The Startup Visa Immigration Process
Incorporation Process
Maple - Deliverables
Deliverables: Company & Incorporation
Deliverables Reminder: Monthly Company Updates
Deliverables: Immigration - Letter of Support, Permanent Residency and Work Permit
Resources
Module: Lifestyle Module
Module: Non-Dilutive Sources of Funding in Canada
Module: Fundraising in North America
Module: Hiring in Canada
Module: Banking and Accounting in Canada
Module: Financial Literacy
Additional Resources
Maple - Program Wrap Up
Module: Lifestyle Module for Ontario
Lifestyle Module for Alberta (Calgary)