Programme in Canada
Business Launch Programme
A six-month intensive programme that takes you from an idea to a registered business ready to sell, with mentors and a launch plan.
At a glance
- Who it is for
- French-speaking immigrants starting their first business in Canada.
- Where
- Ottawa and the National Capital Region (Ottawa–Gatineau)
- Length
- 6 months
- Languages
- French and English
- Status
- Status: Next cohort to be announced
- Contact
- contact@rinet.center
The need
Starting a business in a new country means learning the market, the rules and the financing all at once, often without a network. The programme brings these steps together in one guided path.
What the programme offers
- Mentoring by experienced people
- Hands-on training in business models, planning, financial management and marketing
- Templates and working tools
- Access to collaborative workspaces, to work alongside other entrepreneurs
- A launch plan built with you
What the path covers
Test the idea
Check the idea with potential customers and build a simple business model.Plan
Prepare the business plan, the go-to-market and your first customers.Manage the money
Set a budget, price your offer and understand your basic obligations.Launch
Register the business and learn the basics of running it in Canada.
What you come away with
- A tested business idea and a simple business model
- A go-to-market plan and a first list of customers
- A registered business and the basics of running it in Canada
Terms and how to join
Admission criteria, any fees and dates are explained in a first conversation, before you sign up. Write to us to hear about the next cohort.
Register my interest
The contact form will open with this programme already selected.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an existing business?
No. The programme is designed for people starting from an idea.
How much does the programme cost?
Terms, including any fees, are explained before you sign up. Nothing is binding until you confirm.
Which language is the programme in?
The Center works in French and English.
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