FAQs | Launch

Q: How soon can I come to Vancouver?

In theory, you can apply for a Work Permit as soon as Phase 1 and Phase 2 (approximately 3-6 months) of the Maple Program are completed. However, we do not issue the Letter of Support until the successful completion of Phase 2. Based on the structure of Phase 2, the faster your company is able to complete all checkpoints required by our program, the sooner you can apply for the following intake of Phase 3 companies. Landing dates fall in either January, May or September, but as part of the Maple Program, the essential team members of your com pany will be required to apply for a Work Permit before arriving in Vancouver for Phase 4. Work Permit processing times vary per your country, please check the Canadian Government, Processing Times to get an exact estimate which you can find here.

Q: Do all of our founders/team need to participate in the program?

The short answer is no. However, anybody from your team that is planning to make the move to Vancouver is required to participate in the program. As mentioned above, if your company is taking the Start-up Visa Program route for immigration, they will allow you to bring a maximum of 5 team members including yourself.

Q: What kind of checkpoints are required to receive a Letter of Support?

Each company must be a part of, and have completed Phases 1 and 2, as well as the Roadmap assignment in order to receive a Letter of Support from Launch.

Q: How is the program structured?

There are five separate phases of the Maple Program. Each phase is designed to provide enough information and resources for each of the companies to make the preparations necessary for transitioning your company to Canada. For a detailed breakdown, you can find all information on our Maple Program 2021/2022 document .

Q: Is the cost per company or per founder?

The cost of the Maple Program is charged per company. However some additional fee (immigration fee, incorporation fee etc) may vary depending on how many founders/team members are participating in the program.

Q: When is each payment due?

The payment for Phase 1 is due prior to the start of the program. The payment for Phase 2 is due upon the company’s acceptance into Phase 2 of the program. The payment for Phase 3 is due upon the company’s acceptance into Phase 3. The payment for Phase 4 is split into four installments, each due at the end of each month of the phase. The payment for Phase 5 is due upon the company’s acceptance into Phase 5.

Q: Why did my application get rejected?

Due to the volume of inquiries and applications we receive for the Maple Program, we will not be able to specify the exact reasons as to why your application was rejected. However, we do encourage rejected applicants to continue to work on their company or startup and apply for the Maple Program again, if this is still something that you’re interested in pursuing.

How many team members can I bring?

The number depends on the immigration route that you decide [...]

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How soon can I come to Vancouver?

In theory, you can apply for a Work Permit as [...]

By Preeteesh Singh|2021-01-29T04:11:53+00:00January 29th, 2021|Programming|Comments Off

When does the program start?

We have start dates all throughout the year. February, April, [...]

By Preeteesh Singh|2021-01-29T04:11:11+00:00January 29th, 2021|Programming|Comments Off

Do all of our founders/team need to participate in the program?

The short answer is no. However, anybody from your team [...]

By Preeteesh Singh|2021-01-29T04:10:37+00:00January 29th, 2021|Programming|Comments Off

What kind of checkpoints are required to receive a Letter of Support?

Each company must be a part of, and have completed [...]

By Preeteesh Singh|2021-01-29T04:10:06+00:00January 29th, 2021|Programming|Comments Off

How is the program structured?

There are five separate phases of the Maple Program. Each [...]

By Preeteesh Singh|2021-01-29T04:09:35+00:00January 29th, 2021|Programming|Comments Off

Is the cost per company or per founder?

The cost of the Maple Program is charged per company. [...]

By Preeteesh Singh|2021-01-29T04:08:57+00:00January 29th, 2021|Program Fee|Comments Off

When is each payment due?

The payment for Phase 1 is due prior to the [...]

By Preeteesh Singh|2021-01-29T04:08:19+00:00January 29th, 2021|Program Fee|Comments Off

What is the payment structure?

The program fee is invoiced in installments over the duration [...]

By Preeteesh Singh|2021-01-29T04:07:37+00:00January 29th, 2021|Program Fee|Comments Off

Why did my application get rejected?

Due to the volume of inquiries and applications we receive [...]

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