Start-up Visa Program
A Designated Organization Committed to Our Entrepreneurs
Intrinsic Innovations is a designated business incubator under Canada’s federal Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program. Since becoming a designated organization, we have supported more than 70 international companies in establishing and growing their businesses in Canada.
While the federal Start-Up Visa Program is currently paused to new applications, our support for the SUV companies and founders already in our program continues. We remain committed to working alongside our entrepreneurs as they build their businesses, establish connections, develop their networks, and navigate the Canadian business environment.
Our approach has always gone beyond providing a Letter of Support. We believe successful market entry requires a strong business, a committed founding team, and access to the right guidance, resources, and relationships.
Our incubator program takes a holistic and highly personalized approach. We work with our SUV entrepreneurs on the practical realities of establishing and growing a company in Canada—from understanding the business environment and developing local networks to making industry connections and adapting to a new business culture. We also recognize that successfully establishing yourself in a new country involves both the founder and their family, and we provide support and connections to help make that transition easier.
For founders who received a Letter of Support (LOS) from Intrinsic Innovations, our commitment is to actively support you through our incubation program as you work toward the milestones and goals established for your business.
Supporting our SUV Companies
Although we are not currently accepting new Start-Up Visa applications, our team continues to work with the SUV entrepreneurs and companies already in the Intrinsic Innovations program.
Our focus remains on helping these founders:
Establish and grow their businesses in Canada
Build meaningful business and industry connections and develop strong Canadian networks
Access coaching, expertise, and business resources
Understand the Canadian market and business culture
Identify opportunities for growth and international expansion
We are proud of the entrepreneurs we have supported through the Start-Up Visa Program and remain committed to helping our current SUV companies build strong, sustainable businesses in Canada.
Programming
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Custom to fit your needs and your budget, we offer a simplified one-year program, as well as our Enhanced Package, a 18-month program that includes additional coaching, access to subject matter experts, event tickets, and business incorporation.
Pre-settlement services
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Referrals to trusted immigration lawyers that will advise and assist with Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada applications and paperwork.
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Prepare and assist Founders and their families for life in Canada
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Enrolment into Intrinsic’s online Business Practices and Business Culture learning series to prepare founders on how to navigate Canadian business culture and business requirements.
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Assistance opening bank accounts.
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Assistance in locating appropriate schools.
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Assistance in finding a home and completing the necessary paperwork.
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Weekly meetings to ensure their business and family are prepared to land in Canada.
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One-to-one Coaching and personalized programming based on the Founders individual needs.
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With our Enhanced Package, enjoy Event Tickets to specified local, national, and/or international business events that will provide brand awareness and networking opportunities under the guidance of Intrinsic’s team.
Training
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Online learning, Business Practices and Business Culture learning series
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Value Proposition Formulation
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Business Plan Guidance
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Pitch Guidance
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Grant Funding Guidance
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Introductions to industry contacts
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Effective Networking Guidance
Corporate Services (Enhanced Package only)
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Incorporation
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Standard Shareholder Agreement
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Resident Director
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Annual Legal Maintenance
Office Membership
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Hot desk, reserved desk, and lockable offices (hot desks are included in the Start-up Visa Program Fees, additional fees are required for dedicated desks and lockable offices)
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Limited parking spots are available. Dedicated Parking is available for an additional fee.
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Meeting rooms
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Event Space
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Complimentary coffee, tea, and other refreshments.
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Kitchen space
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Dedicated locker for mail.
