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GLOBAL IMPACT Startup Visa
Application Waitlist

We're excited to hear more about you and your business!

Your completed application will be added to the waitlist for the Global ISV Program 2025.
Due to IRCC imposed quota of 10 accepted startups per designated entity per year effective April 30, 2024, the selection process is highly competitive. Only candidates qualified for the next stage of the application process will be contacted. Fees will be discussed with successful teams only.

The following questions will be used for our due diligence process. Key evaluation criteria:
INNOVATION, IMPACT, LEGITIMACY, VIABILITY, COMPETENCY

As part of our commitment to ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the information collected through our forms, we will not accept submissions that have used ChatGPT or any other automated text generation tools. We strongly encourage you to provide answers in your own words.

Tell us about yourself.

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

We will use this email address to communicate with you throughout the application process. Please ensure you are using the same email address for all forms for consistency.

What is your nationality?*

What is your age range?*

We would like to give you space to share your gender identity. With which gender do you identify?*

We would like to use the most respectful language when addressing you. What are your gender pronouns?*

Section 1: Company & Team Overview

Website URL*

Startup Visa Main Applicant*

The main applicant for the Startup Visa will be the main point of contact for your visa application and program participation.

Please provide the first and last name for the main applicant. Kindly note a maximum of 5 members (including the main applicant) is permitted on each team.

Team Information (minimum 100 words per team member)*

Please write a short bio about each team member who will be applying for ISV. The description should include all relevant industry and/or startup experience. Highlight your competency.

Kindly note if you receive an offer of acceptance, it will be for the team members listed in this form/the team members present in the interview. Please make sure you have a finalized your team members before submitting this form and attending the interview.

If any changes need to be made to your team after submitting your due diligence form/attending the interview, kindly note the new team will need to undergo the same process, i.e. a new due diligence form and a new interview. An offer to the program is not guaranteed for the new team.

Teams Relationship History*

Please provide information on how long (in number of years) the main applicant has known each team member and offer a brief description of the professional relationship with each individual.

What problem does your business solve and for whom? (minimum 150 words)*

Identify & highlight any significant benefits to the Canadian economy.

Please provide an overview of your business. (minimum 150 words)*

Describe the solution to the problem your business is trying to solve - include what your product/service does and its connection to the Canadian market. Highlight your business innovation.

What is the vision / mission of your company? (minimum 150 words)*

Describe the fundamental purpose of your business. Highlight your legitimacy and the impact your business creates.

How does your business make Canada & the world a better place? Highlight your impact. (minimum 150 words)*

Make sure you define your impact and the metrics that are used to measure this impact.

Section 2: Industry Overview

Tell us how your industry works in Canada. (minimum 150 words)*

Remember to discuss the trends that may shape the future of this industry especially in the context of the Canadian & North American market.

Who is your ideal customer in Canada? (minimum 150 words)*

Describe your customer profile and a target geographic/sectoral area for launch. Make sure it is applicable to the Canadian market.

Tell us about the local market for your business in Canada. (minimum 150 words)*

Please include the market size, success potential, and the need or demand for your solution in Canada. (This can extend to include all of North America, if relevant.)

Identify the main competitors for your business. (minimum 150 words)*

Describe your strengths and key differentiation. Focus on the Canadian & North American market.

Section 3: Business Progress

Outline your business' progress to date. (minimum 150 words)*

List any research and development completed, any sales to date, and the number of current customers and their profile.

List the milestones you want to achieve in Canada & North America. (minimum 150 words)*

Discuss how you will develop your product and when you aim to do so (i.e. introduce a second product, purchase new equipment etc.). We want to know what stage your product is currently at and how it will develop and grow over the next 2 years. Highlight your viability.

Do you own any patents, trademarks, or copyrights (i.e. intellectual property or IP) for your company?

Click HERE to learn more about what this means.

Yes

Section 4: Additional Documents

Please submit the financial projections for your business.*

The submission form will prompt you to upload a spreadsheet or pdf document outlining your financial projections.

Title your document: "[YOUR COMPANY NAME] Financials - [MAIN APPLICANT NAME]"

Please include the following information in that document:
1. Projected Start-Up Costs & Break Even: Please list any past purchases, start-up costs, and your break-even analysis.

2. Cashflow Assumptions: Please include details of the assumptions behind your projected sales numbers, significant capital investment as well as context on anticipated sources of any funding assumptions (e.g. loans, grants, investment).

Please submit the language test results for each team member.

To be able to apply for the Startup Visa program the IRCC requires all applicants to have reached Canadian Language Benchmark 5 in listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Via the submission form, please share with us the score of your IELTS or equivalent language proficiency test for each member of your team.

If you, or your team members, have not yet taken the test, please schedule one and share your test date.

Title each document: "[COMPANY NAME]- [NAME OF APPLICANT]- IELTS"

Please click HERE for more information on language tests accepted by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Please upload any other relevant documentation to your submission form that may further show your business’ progress or viability.

Title each document: "[COMPANY NAME]- [BRIEF DESCRIPTION]"

Examples include:

- Patents
- Location & zoning by-laws
- Business or operating licenses
- Contract agreements or Letters of intent (partnerships, independent contractors, etc.)
- Proof of ownership for assets and intellectual property (i.e., patents, trademarks, and copyright)

How did you hear about us?*

Please ensure you are familiar with the government requirements for Canada's Startup Visa program and the IRCC proof of fund requirements.*

I understand the IRCC requires applicants to show they have sufficient funds to support their immigration to Canada (please use the following link to see amounts: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/start-visa/work-permits/eligibility.html)

Teams qualified for the next stage will be contacted. Due to high volume of applications for limited program seats, we do not have an estimated timeline for the waitlist.

Thank you for your interest!

GLOBAL IMPACT Startup VisaApplication Waitlist