What is this program about?
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Why Platform Calgary?
Strong Networks
Our association with trusted immigration and business professionals demonstrates our commitment to supporting your venture and strengthens your application's legitimacy. Our Partners and Pillar Team, including KPMG Law– are well-known, influential companies.
Founder Focused
When you succeed, we succeed. We give entrepreneurs the tools they need to move, scale, and thrive in Calgary, and internationally.
Soft Landing
Once you arrive in Calgary, we support you with access to the Platform Innovation Centre community, personalized accelerator programs, credits for outside workshops, and other startup development incentives.
The Global Startup Visa Program is for international founders who:
- • Have a minimum viable product (MVP)
- • Have existing revenue or customers
- • Have a tech or tech-enabled company
- • Are looking to connect into Calgary’s tech community
- • Looking to establish a business in Calgary through Canada’s Startup Visa or Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur immigration streams
Program Breakdown:
This three-phase program starts with an eligibility assessment and application. If qualified, you’ll proceed to an interview with the Platform Calgary team, who will determine your acceptance into the program. For full details on the process, visit our FAQ below.
Phase 1: Strengthen Your Calgary Market Strategy
- Eight weeks of structured programming focused on Canadian market research, financial projections, sales, and marketing
- 1-on-1 sessions with seasoned entrepreneurial coaches
- Weekly workshops to improve your business plan and pitch deck
- Resources to support your learning and strengthen foundational knowledge
Phase 2: Immigration & Business Readiness
- Get free 30-minute consultations with major immigration law firms
- Get access to vetted resources to help you grow your business in Calgary
- Gain access to our in-house service firms (Pillar Team)
Phase 3: Landing & Business Expansion Support
- Access to one-on-one advisor support
- Unlock a network of opportunities with hundreds of startup ecosystem events
- Connection to an immigrant focused venture capital firm
- Access to resources for you and your family to ensure a soft landing and get settled in Calgary
- Begin expanding your business by accessing accelerator programs
- Receive a one year Platform Calgary Membership
- Access the Platform Innovation Centre
Program Fees & Structure:
The Platform Calgary Global Startup Visa Program follows a phased fee structure, ensuring founders invest at key milestones.
- $1,000 CAD fee upon acceptance into Platform Calgary’s Global Startup Visa Program
- $20,000 CAD (plus additional $3,200 CAD per additional team member) after successful completion of Phase 1.*
- $12,000 CAD fee upon landing in Calgary
- Total fee for a one-person team: $33,000 CAD + GST
*The Letter of Support and Commitment Certificate will be issued in Phase 2
To Apply, You'll Need:
- Current business plan
- Current pitch deck
- A product demonstration
- A Resume
The Startups
Meet the Experts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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