Starting a business and settling in Canada

A six-month intensive programme that takes you from an idea to a registered business ready to sell, with mentors and a launch plan.

For : French-speaking immigrants starting their first business in Canada.

Support designed for immigrant women who are starting or growing a business: training, mentoring by women, peer cohorts and access to funding networks.

For : French-speaking immigrant women starting or growing a business.

A three-month sprint for young companies that already have customers: sharpen the offer, open growth channels and get ready for funders and partners.

For : Founders of early-stage companies with first traction and the ambition to grow.

Practical guidance for settling in: understanding Canadian systems, finding work or starting a business, and building a first network in Ottawa.

For : Recently arrived French-speaking immigrants who want to settle in socially and economically.

For people who want to build a business that serves their community: design a financially viable model and measure its social impact.

For : People developing ventures that answer a social or community need.

Follow-up after incubation: ongoing mentoring, peer learning and tools to manage hiring, financing and operations.

For : Businesses and founders who have completed an incubation programme.