A smart-cut to the North American market

Unlock your startup's full potential with our comprehensive three-week program designed specifically for newcomer entrepreneurs.

At TBDC, we don't just facilitate your entry into the Canadian market – we become your committed partner and give you the tools to put down roots and scale your venture in North America.

About the
Land & Expand Program

Whether you’re an international entrepreneur or a first-generation immigrant founder, our Land & Expand program is your fast track to success in Canada. The Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), provided TBDC with an investment of nearly $3.3 million to support the delivery of the Land & Expand program, which includes workshops, mentorship and training.

We offer specialized support to help you establish a strong business framework, foster meaningful customer and investor relations, and assemble a top-tier local team. Use Canada as your ideal testbed and make Land & Expand your strategic entry point into North America.

Challenges

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Navigating Unfamiliar Laws

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North American Market Entry

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Finding the Right Sources of Funding

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Building Your Local Network

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Assembling a Local Team

What we offer

Regulatory Support

Understand Canadian law, tailored for international startups. Learn about IP rights, tax obligations, and more to set your business on the right legal track.

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Sales Coaching

Transform your market engagement in North America. From crafting pitches to mastering sales, elevate your skills with targeted sessions.

Funding Support

Unlock Canadian funding opportunities. Navigate through government grants and VC options, curated for international startups.

Networking Opportunities

Grow your network through 1-on-1 sessions, CEO luncheons, investor dinners, and ecosystem tours. Week 3 culminates in exclusive networking events.

Building your Core Team

Assemble and maintain a high-performing team in Canada with hands-on sessions on recruitment and team management.

Access to Founders & Investors

Meet our top-tier investors and founders who are dedicated to your success in this program

  • Blake Farquharson

    Director, Innovation Programs at Elevate

  • Nouhaila C

    Founder, Scaler without Borders

  • Kristy Sadler

    SVP Marketing, Movement 51

  • Mohan Markandaier

    Managing Partner, Good News Ventures

  • Yogi Yoganathan

    Founder & CEO, Remitbee

  • Madusha Cooray

    Program Manager, Google

  • Shane George

    VP Sales, Borderless

  • Arunabh Dastidar

    Founder, RealSage

  • Yashin Shah

    Founder, SCOOTY

  • Rajan Bala

    Head of Engineering, AWS

  • Mano Kulasingam

    Managing Partner, Flair Ventures

  • Shivanu Thiyagarajah

    Founder, TamilCulture

  • Neethan Pushpalingam

    Partner, MNP

  • Wilfred So

    Patent Agent, Marks & Clerk

  • Gbemi Akande

    Managing Partner of Pacer Ventures

  • Ali Taiyeb

    Industry Partnerships, Vector Institute for AI

  • Jon Christensen

    Founder, Bidmii

  • Travis Ratnam

    Founder & CEO, Knowledgehook

Industry leading Partners to
help your startup grow

Want to scale up in Canada?
TBDC can show you the way

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