Make sure your landing page/website and pitch deck are spiced up. We will also accept your lean canvas in lieu of a pitch deck. Complete the Launchpad Application Form . We will contact applicable candidates for interviews prior to joining. Interviews are conducted to evaluate the fit between Launchpad and the candidate’s objectives, and their commitment to become a part of the Launch community

FAQs | Launch - Part 2

Q: Do you take companies in their ideation stage?

If you’re a first time founder building out their idea - first of all, congratulations on taking the leap! We have designed a startup course just for you to help you turn your ideas into reality. You can find additional information here: https://launch.launchacademy.ca/

Q: What types of companies are you looking to work with?

LaunchPad is for tech startups looking to learn and grow with other driven entrepreneurs in the same industry. We are primarily looking to work with companies in the following emerging areas of tech: Artificial Intelligence, VR/AR/MR, Blockchain, Financial Technology, Data Sciences, Quantum Computing, Health Technology, CyberSecurity and SaaS. Potential members should be eager to learn from both mentors and peers, and be ready to contribute their own expertise to the community. At Launch, we live by the mantra that - “everybody has something to teach, and everybody has something to learn”. If this sounds like something you are excited about, you may be a fit for our community!

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.

When does the program start?

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What does the application review process look like?

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How can we apply?

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Do you take companies in their ideation stage?

If you’re a first time founder building out their idea [...]

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What types of companies are you looking to work with?

LaunchPad is for tech startups looking to learn and grow [...]

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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?

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When does the program start?

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

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

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