Thank you for your interest in the Accelerator Centre’s Startup Visa (AC:SUV) Program.

We would like to inform you that applications for the 2025 cohort are now closed, and we are no longer accepting new submissions at this time.

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We appreciate your enthusiasm and look forward to the possibility of connecting in a future cohort.

AC:SUV2025 Program Application
Applicants must meet ALL AC:SUV2025 Program Requirements AND IRCC Start-up Visa Program Requirements before submitting this application. Please carefully read through BOTH sets of requirements and confirm your eligibility before proceeding.

💡 AC:SUV2025 Program Requirements*

Please click on the link and review the AC:SUV2025 Program Requirements.

I confirm I meet ALL Program requirements.

Not Met

Some Met

💡 IRCC Start-up Visa Program Requirements*

Please click on the link and review the IRCC Start-up Visa Program Requirements.

I confirm that I am qualified to apply for the Canada Start-up Visa.

Not Met

Some Met

💡 Program Fee and Payment Confirmation*

If selected, your company will be required to pay the full program fee of C$75,000 (plus applicable taxes) immediately upon acceptance. This is a one-time, upfront payment.

Please confirm your ability to meet this requirement:

Yes, we have sufficient funds and can pay the full program fee upfront IMMEDIATELY upon acceptance.

Yes, we have sufficient funds for the full program fee, however will need to pay in two smaller installments, completing the full payment prior to June 20, 2025.

No, we do not have sufficient funds required at this time.

Section 1: Primary Applicant and Team Members

Primary Applicant

Primary Applicant Instructions:
The primary applicant is responsible for submitting this form and accurately specifying the number of team members who require a Letter of Support (LOS).
Who should be the primary applicant?
Identify the applicant that you consider essential to the business and without whom you would not be willing to invest in or support this business. The primary applicant may already be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and may not require an LOS.

AC will use this primary contact for all communications regarding the status of your program application. Please ensure the name, email, and phone number are accurate.

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone Number*

Members of the Entrepreneur Team

List ALL team members who are not Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents and will need a Letter of Support (LOS)
If it is ONLY the primary applicant in need of the LOS, please add the information under "Team Member #1"

How many team members in total are not Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents and will require a Letter of Support (LOS)?*

We issue a maximum of 5 Letters of Support per company

Team Member #1 Full Name*

Team Member #2 Full Name

Team Member #3 Full Name

Team Member #4 Full Name

Team Member #5 Full Name

If selected to participate, does your team commit to the following?
- At least one team member will attend all required virtual meetings, workshops, training sessions, and mentor check-ins
- All team members will read and adhere to program and facility policies*

Yes, we commit to these requirements

What is the ownership structure of the business?*

Section 2: Company Details

Please answer the following questions about the business you are bringing to Canada and intend to operate from within Canada.
The Startup Visa Program supports companies that will be incorporated, led, and scaled here in Canada.

Company Operating Name*

Company’s Current Home Country*

Company Website URL*

If you don’t have a website yet, please enter the website URL you plan to register or your ideal website address.

Is your company incorporated in Canada (federally or provincially)?*

Please select the option that best describes your company’s incorporation status. For more information, please visit this website.

Yes – Incorporated in Ontario (provincial incorporation)

Yes – Incorporated federally (Canada-wide)

Yes – Incorporated in another Canadian province or territory

In progress – Incorporation is currently underway

Not Yet - Planning to if accepted

No – Not incorporated and no current plans

Not sure – unsure of incorporation status

Company Address*

City*

Province*

Postal code*

Country*

Business Stage*

Industry*

ICT is an acronym for “Information Communications Technology”

Section 3: Business & Technology

How many patents does your company currently hold or have pending in Canada?*

Include both granted and pending patents registered with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO).

1-3

How many patents does your company currently hold or have pending outside of Canada?*

Include both granted and pending patents registered in any other country or through international bodies (e.g., USPTO, EPO, WIPO).

1-3

What is your current cashflow runway? (How many months can your business continue without additional funding?)*

0-5 months

6-12 months

13-18 months

18+ months

Please select your Revenue Model (or the closest match).*

Product Type*

What problem does your company solve and how does your solution address the problem? (max 150 words)*

Please describe the problem space (i.e. pain points) in your market, along with how your solution is designed to meet these needs.

How have you validated that this is a real problem? (max 150 words)*

Please describe actions you have taken to validate the needs of your target market and their willingness to pay. Highlight any relevant market research methodologies and your findings.

Section 4: Market Information

Please visit this website for more information on completing a market size analysis.

Do you plan to raise investment from Angels or VCs in the next 12 months?*

Yes

Don't know yet

Who is your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) in Canada? (max 150 words)
Please describe the characteristics of your target buyer or user (e.g., industry, company size, job role, pain points).*

How will you enter and grow in the Canadian market? (max 150-200 words)
Share your go-to-market plan, including any confirmed or planned pilots, partnerships, sales efforts, or marketing channels. Highlight how your team will execute this plan and scale operations within Canada.*

How long will it take for your product to be ready to sell in Canada?*

Section 5: SWOT Analysis

Please visit this website for more information on completing a SWOT analysis.

Strengths (max 150 words)

Where does your company excel that separates you from your competition? What resources, knowledge, expertise, etc. can you leverage to succeed?

Weaknesses (max 150 words)

What factors stop your company from performing at an optimal level? What areas need to improve to remain competitive? What resources are you missing?

Opportunities (max 150 words)

What are some favourable external factors that can support your business in achieving a competitive advantage? What do they mean for your success? Why is NOW the time for your product?

Threats (max 150 words)

What are the key external factors that pose a risk to your company? What are the barriers to entry in your industry? Who is your closest competitor?

Section 6: Additional Questions

What encouraged you to apply to AC:SUV2025 Program? (150-200 words)*

Encourage to include:
- Specific Goals (e.g., mentorship, funding, networking)
- How the program fits into your growth
- Concrete outcomes you expect

How did you hear about us? (dropdown menu)*

Disclosures

All employees of the Accelerator Centre are bound by an internal NDA.

At the Accelerator Centre, we are committed to ensuring a fair, thorough, and efficient application review process. To assist in evaluating applications, we use AI-powered tools to analyze and score responses based on predefined criteria. This helps us streamline the review process and maintain consistency and transparency in evaluations.

All final decisions are made by Accelerator Centre staff. AI-generated scores are reviewed by our team and serve as a supplementary tool to assist in decision-making. If you have any concerns or require accommodations during the application process, please contact us.

By clicking "Submit" below, you are giving permission to the Accelerator Centre to confidentially store and review this information for the purposes of intake into the program. You are also representing that all the information provided is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

By checking the box below you are agreeing to the above statement.*

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AC:SUV2025 Program ApplicationApplicants must meet ALL AC:SUV2025 Program Requirements AND IRCC Start-up Visa Program Requirements before submitting this application. Please carefully read through BOTH sets of requirements and confirm your eligibility before proceeding.