Modules
Learn and apply the ISM methodology in 8 modules of presentations and individual specialized mentorship.
Exclusive Offering
Book a Complimentary Session with Deloitte and let one of their experts support your company’s growth journey. From assistance maximizing and claiming Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credits and other domestic and international government incentive programs to advice on securing financing or how to structure your company tax returns, Deloitte is there to help you achieve your unique business goals.
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Black Founders
Start-ups we have accelerated for the Black Founders Hub (BFH) at BIPOC Foundation, part of a federal economic development initiative to advance 300 Black-led businesses in Western Canada over 3 years. We also accelerated the launch of BIPOC Foundation, which advanced close to 100 businesses in 6 months. Black Founders located in Western Canada may apply to BFH directly through BIPOC Foundation for free access.
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ISM
Incubator
We have a passion for helping SDG-aligned, ESG-responsible startups and founders launch important innovations starting at any stage. We provide the cross-sector knowledge and cross-disciplinary expertise to take them from idea through prototype, MVP, pilot, discovery, partnerships, and funding.
Case Studies
Projects that have successfully reached their next phase throughout our process.
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis for an 8-week program held virtually with expert-led modules and individual mentor meetings. Tuition fees for successful applicants are determined based on the stage of the start-up.
As one of Canada's Designated Organizations, we also support international start-ups to immigrate, re-locate, or expand to Canada through the Start-up Visa Program (SUV). Learn more about our SUV process here.
Estimated wait time for application review and notification is approximately one month.
Many Value Propositions through common Business Model Canvases miss the tangible process of human-centred product & service design that make innovations realistic, repeatable, sustainable, scalable, adaptable, impactful, and lasting. Our world-class mentors guide you in depth on developing your offerings end-to-end.
Non-dilutive Funding
Personal advising to pinpoint all government or non-dilutive funding opportunities fit for your business in Canada.
Finance
In-kind consulting and discounted services to access loans, grants, tax credits, incentive programs, bookkeeping, and financing.
Investor Network
Access to exclusive corporate events, and opportunities to pitch for angel investors and venture capitalists.
Tech Credits
Sponsorship to adopt or optimize cloud and advanced technology with Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, IBM.
CRM Platform
Free multi-year access to a Customer Relations Management platform including sentiment analysis technology.
Official References
Letters of support, recommendation, and nomination upon request to qualify for external opportunities.
Something To Contribute (STC)
A marketing platform to connect and amplify Canada's charities and small businesses
STC will provide a marketplace where businesses donate to their most aligned charities, and receive marketing and SEO benefits through the self-serve STC blog where they tell the stories behind their donations –– making marketing mutually beneficial to industries and charities.
Opportunities we developed with STC include: mapping the entrepreneurial journey, design and digital marketing talent, strategic partnership leads, and targeted outreach resources.
Digital Patient Care Assist (DPCA)
AI-driven healthcare app for assisting individuals who deal with chronic and long-term morbidity conditions
A large percentage of adults have at least 1 of 10 common chronic diseases as of 2020. This patient-centered care assist service collects health data, offers plans and recommendations to patients, and facilitates interactions between patients and various healthcare professionals.
Opportunities we developed with DPCA include: mapping the entrepreneurial journey, exposure to a national innovation ecosystem, strategic partnership leads, and matching funds.
Esvedra Immersive
Wellness experiences in Virtual Reality
EsVedra is a global community of wellness content creators offering locally-driven, science-backed audio experiences to users around the world through the EsVedra App. They set out to develop an idea for immersive 3D wellness solutions for the emerging market.
Opportunities we developed with EsVedra include: market-building approach, bespoke design teams, a custom R&D framework, prototype delivery, Fortune 2000 partnership leads, $45K in government matching funds for R&D.
Moses Filter
Industrial design for municipalities and organizations to pass environmental inspections and prevent ocean waste
Most waste entering storm drains ends in our oceans and causes public safety hazards. Moses catches and analyzes it to inform upstream solutions, while providing customized employment for marginalized groups and Individuals with All Abilities for more socially responsible storm drain maintenance.
Opportunities we developed with Moses include: design talent, prototyping resources, marketing, matching funds, a university partner, Corporate Social Responsibility partner leads including MacDonald's Canada, Series A venture capital intros and pitches, exposure to a national innovation ecosystem, and customer discovery.
Resources & Awards
Offerings through our ecosystem partners for completing the program.
The Start-up Visa Program targets immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build businesses in Canada that are innovative, can create jobs for Canadians, and can compete on a global scale. We are approved by the Minister to support possible start-ups through the Start-up Visa Program by providing business mentoring and network connections. By completing our incubator program you may be able to immigrate and expand your business to Canada.
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Design Research
Define the challenges that drive the most value by examining the human-centred issues the project addresses.
Service Design
Establish the steps and support processes needed to deliver your solution by dissecting the customer’s core needs, challenges, frustrations, and motivations.
Product Market Fit
Ensure market validation by pinpointing the problem or pain point your offering is solving or addressing for the customer.
Product Management
Improve your offering through iterative prototyping, testing assumptions, managing risk, and continuing to innovate.
Ecosystem Building
Access resources and communities by designing a network of strategic partners across a range of organizations.
Management & Leadership
Learn to cultivate, sustain and retain teams by establishing core leadership values.
Business Development
Establish objectives, prioritize projects, measure performance, and maximize impact through proven frameworks such as OKRs, KPIs, and ICE methodology.
Funding Pitch
Identify and target opportunities to pursue angel investors, VCs, Micro-VCs, sponsors, and government grants by bringing together the outcomes of each module.
Comprised of 4,200 angel investors, 50 incubators and accelerators, and 45 angel groups, our members have invested $1.38 billion into 2,000 entrepreneurial companies. In all regions of Canada, we work to mobilize angel capital so that entrepreneurs have the financial resources they need to scale and grow world-class companies.
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