MEET Canada
Market Expansion and Entrepreneurship Tour
Explore Canada. Build Connections. Expand Your Business.
Are you an international entrepreneur considering Canada as your next market?
MEET Canada is a personalized market-entry and expansion program designed to give international entrepreneurs first-hand insight into doing business in Canada. We created MEET Canada to give entrepreneurs the knowledge, connections, and on-the-ground experience they need to evaluate the Canadian market and take their next steps with confidence.
Ready to explore your opportunities in Canada? Apply for MEET Canada.
Experience the Canadian Market first-hand
MEET Canada goes beyond learning about Canada from a distance. Participants spend time on the ground meeting business professionals, industry experts, entrepreneurs, and organizations that can help them understand what it takes to establish and grow a business here.
Develop your Market Entry- Strategy
Work with the Intrinsic Innovations team to explore how your business fits within the Canadian market, identify opportunities and challenges, and determine practical next steps for expansion.
Understand the market
Learn about the Canadian business environment, key industries, market opportunities, business practices, and the considerations involved in adapting your business model for Canada.
Gain first-hand exposure to Canadian business culture while building relationships with people who can become part of your network as you explore establishing your company here.
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Build the Right Connections
Receive targeted introductions based on your business and goals. Connections may include potential customers and partners, industry professionals, government and economic development organizations, legal and accounting professionals, investors, suppliers, and other members of Canada's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Discover Life in Canada
MEET Canada also gives participants an opportunity to experience Canadian culture, communities, and lifestyle—an important consideration for entrepreneurs and families evaluating Canada as a place to live, work, and build a business.
Your MEET Canada Experience
Programs are designed to combine business learning, personalized connections, market exploration, and opportunities to experience Canada.
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Depending on the individual program, your experience may include:
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Market-entry and Canadian business workshops
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Personalized business and industry introductions
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Meetings with professional service providers and ecosystem partners
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Networking and entrepreneurial events
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Dedicated local support from the Intrinsic Innovations team
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Business and cultural experiences
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Accommodation and selected meals
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Opportunities to explore the local region
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A letter of invitation to support your Canadian visitor visa application, where applicable
Is MEET Canada Right for You?
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MEET Canada is designed for established international entrepreneurs and business owners who are serious about exploring Canada as a potential market and want more than general information.
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If you are looking to understand the market, make meaningful connections, explore opportunities, and determine whether Canada is right for your business, MEET Canada is your opportunity to experience it first-hand.
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Take the First Step into the Canadian Market
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Don't just research Canada from abroad. Come experience the market, meet the people, build your network, and discover what opportunities Canada could offer your business.
For more questions, please e-mail us at MEETCanada@intrinsicinnovations.ca