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.
Navigating Unfamiliar Laws
North American Market Entry
Finding the Right Sources of Funding
Building Your Local Network
Assembling a Local Team
Understand Canadian law, tailored for international startups. Learn about IP rights, tax obligations, and more to set your business on the right legal track.
Transform your market engagement in North America. From crafting pitches to mastering sales, elevate your skills with targeted sessions.
Unlock Canadian funding opportunities. Navigate through government grants and VC options, curated for international startups.
Grow your network through 1-on-1 sessions, CEO luncheons, investor dinners, and ecosystem tours. Week 3 culminates in exclusive networking events.
Assemble and maintain a high-performing team in Canada with hands-on sessions on recruitment and team management.
Meet our top-tier investors and founders who are dedicated to your success in this program
Director, Innovation Programs at Elevate
Founder, Scaler without Borders
SVP Marketing, Movement 51
Managing Partner, Good News Ventures
Founder & CEO, Remitbee
Program Manager, Google
VP Sales, Borderless
Founder, RealSage
Founder, SCOOTY
Head of Engineering, AWS
Managing Partner, Flair Ventures
Founder, TamilCulture
Partner, MNP
Patent Agent, Marks & Clerk
Managing Partner of Pacer Ventures
Industry Partnerships, Vector Institute for AI
Founder, Bidmii
Founder & CEO, Knowledgehook
Date: 16th to 19th October (Virtual)
The first week of the Land and Expand program is an intensive virtual experience that gives international entrepreneurs the tools and knowledge they need to successfully establish and operate a business in the North American market. Each day features sessions where successful founders and investors offer practical insights.
Curriculum (Sessions, Workshops & 1-on-1):
Date: 23rd to 27th October (Virtual)
In Week 2 we focus on honing the sales and pitching skills of international entrepreneurs to give them the tools they need to successfully engage with customers and investors in a new market. Throughout the week, participants undergo intensive sessions that cover everything from pitch crafting to negotiation skills. This week empowers participants to effectively communicate their business ideas to investors, close deals with customers, and establish a strong market presence.
Curriculum (Sessions, Workshops & 1-on-1):
Date: 30th October to 3rd November (In-Person)
During week 3, we dive deeper into the practical aspects of business operations and scaling. The week begins with a welcome session, followed by highly specialized sessions on public relations, metrics, and strategic planning. Special lunches with successful CEOs provide valuable networking opportunities for participants. Multiple ecosystem tours and visits provide participants with an inside look at Canada’s leading tech ecosystem, and into the third-largest tech hub in North America. Participants will learn about the various opportunities for public funding and grants, as well as how to build strategic partnerships. The week ends with a closing social event that is an excellent platform for networking and discussions on next steps.
Curriculum (Sessions, Workshops & 1-on-1):
We’re looking for the most-promising and high-impact entrepreneurs who have what it takes to scale their business in Canada & North America.
At a minimum, applicants should have:
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