Start-up Visa Program
Innovate Calgary’s Start-up Visa Program provides services to support immigrant entrepreneurs who intend to build their innovative technology business in Canada.
Please note that Canada’s Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) has paused acceptance of new applications for the Start-up Visa Program until further notice. IRCC will share updates as they become available.
Start Date
Program Currently Paused
Duration
12 Months
Location
Virtual
About the program
Innovate Calgary’s Start-up Visa (SUV) Program supports immigrant entrepreneurs who want to build and grow innovative technology businesses in Canada. Innovate Calgary is recognized by the Government of Canada as a designated organization under the Start-up Visa Program, providing support to eligible founders pursuing permanent residency through this pathway.
Services
As part of our mission to guide entrepreneurs in building innovation-driven enterprises, our incubation program provides the following services to these founders:
Mentorship
A dedicated mentor to help navigate the Canadian business landscape
Expert Advisors
Access to Expert Advisory subject matter expertise support
Venture Backbone
Access to preferred discounted services to help build your business
Workshops
Monthly virtual workshops on entrepreneurship
Resources
Support materials on key Canadian business topics
Questions
For more information and for any questions, please email: programs@innovatecalgary.com