Start-Up Visa Program
Book An AppointmentStart-Up Visa Program is aimed at immigrant entrepreneurs. The program links start-ups with private Canadian angel investor groups or venture capital fund organizations.
- Maximum of 2,750 applications per year are accepted
- Candidates do not have to invest their own money
- Must be a new business intended to operate in Canada
- Must receive support from a designated business organization such as business incubator
- No investment is required if accepted into a Canadian business incubator program otherwise:
- A minimum investment of $200,000 if investment coming from one or more designated Canadian venture capital fund
Or - A minimum investment of $75,000 if the investment comes from two or more designated Canadian angel investor group
- A minimum investment of $200,000 if investment coming from one or more designated Canadian venture capital fund
- Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 in all four language competency areas for English or French
- Must have settlement Fund
- Must provide a letter of support from angel investor group, venture capital fund or business incubator
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