About

STARTUP VISA

Leveraging the network of world class mentors, community and partners, TiE Toronto has designed the SUV Program for International entrepreneurs to help them establish and scale their business in North America.

Creating Canada as their launchpad, the program aims to provide business advisory and mentorship, access to capital, access to partners and talent as the 4 big pillars.

〰️ Looking for Dreamers. Innovators. Pioneers 〰️ Looking for Dreamers. Innovators. Pioneers 〰️ Looking for Dreamers. Innovators. Pioneers 〰️ Looking for Dreamers. Innovators. Pioneers

Who can

Apply?

Innovative Business

Innovative Business offering groundbreaking solutions, targeting a vast global market segment.

Strong Founding Team

A robust founding team with vital skill sets is pivotal to the business's success.

Market Validation

Market validation of any market with interest to expand into Canadian and US Market.

SUV
PROGRAM

Canada's Startup Visa Program targets immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build businesses in Canada that are innovative, can create jobs for Canadians and compete on a global scale.

SELECTION PROCESS:

4-6 WEEKS

PROGRAM TERM:

6 MONTHS

PROGRAM FEE:

CAD 25K

Application
Process

Online Application

Online Application

We carefully review new submissions several times a week. After our evaluation, anticipate an email, either for a video chat or a call to discuss your

Founder(s) Interview

Founder(s) Interview

Spanning a concise 30-60 minutes, these video discussions allow us to explore your company, team, product market fit and go to market strategies.

Due Diligence

Due Diligence

Due diligence rigorously assesses a startup's financials, operations, and compliance, confirming its viability and growth readiness.

Program
Pillars

Business Advisory

BUSINESS ADVISORY

One-on-one Advisory

Review Sessions

Group Sessions

Partner Services

ACCESS TO CAPITAL

ACCESS TO CAPITAL

Pitch Preparation

Peer Pitch Practice

VC Clinic Hour

Demo Days

ACCESS TO TALENT

ACCESS TO TALENT

University Partnerships

Recruiter Network

TiE Network access

TiE University

PLATFORM RESOURCES

PLATFORM RESOURCES

CAD 1M+ in perks

Partner Workshops

OneVaIIey platform

Community Events

Program Offering

Program

Program

Dedicated Program Manager

Monthly Calendar

Mentor Check-ins

Office Space

Office Space

Mailing Address in Toronto

Flex Desk Space

Standard IT needs

Partner Resouces

Partner Resources

Accounting & Legal

Banking & Grants

Marketing & Sales

Why

TiE?

TiE Toronto is part of TiE Global Network (TGN), which is the world' s largest non-profit organization for entrepreneurs. Founded in 1992, TiE Global has acted as a one-stop destination for 'Education', 'Mentoring', 'Funding', 'Networking' and 'Incubation', and has been an exemplary liaison between aspiring entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Over the past decades, its footprint has been expanded across 14 countries and 62 cities with more than 15,000 members and 3,000 charter members. TGN has nurtured more than 10,000 startups, creating an exceptional mark in the global entrepreneurial ecosystem.

TiE's mission is to foster entrepreneurship through mentoring, networking, education, funding and incubation. With a focus of giving back to the community, TiE’s focus is on generating and nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs.

TIE Global Network

TiE Global Network

10,000 Startups

14 Countries

62 Cities

15,000 Members

3,000 Charter Members

World Class Mentors

World Class Mentors

Connection to local mentors to Fortune 500 leaders.

Industry-specific mentorship.

Broad range of mentors with domain expertise.

Access to US Market

Access to US Market

Established partnerships for US expansion

Entry to the US market through the TiE global network.

TiE University

TiE University

TiE U participation of 10,000+ student entrepreneurs.

500+ Universities access globally.

Access to talents, institutions and faculty members.

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