--- title: Startup Visa Canada | Tech Accelerator | Launch, Vancouver description: Launch helps international tech startups move their business to Canada, assisting with startup visa, work visa, permanent residency, family relocation & more! --- [![Launch Academy](https://startupvisa.launchacademy.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo_Launch-Orange-2.png?width=3214&height=834&name=Logo_Launch-Orange-2.png "Launch Academy")](https://www.launchacademy.ca/) # ARE YOU AN ENTREPRENEUR LOOKING TO TAKE YOUR STARTUP OFF THE GROUND?  --- ## Move Your Business To Canada!  Launch helps emerging tech companies and founders expand their business into Canada through our Maple Program which leverages both the Canadian government's Startup Visa Program and the Canadian Global Skills Strategy. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur currently in the US finding it difficult to scale your company due to H-1B, F-1, or other visa limitations, building your company in Canada can be a perfect option for you! With an expedited process to permanent residency in Canada (typically 12 to 16 months), the Canadian Startup Visa allows up to 5 eligible co-founders and their family members (spouse and dependent children up to the age of 22) to build their business and future in Canada. Canadian PR and citizens benefit from a quick immigration path back into the U.S. via an L1 visa which allows you to work in the U.S. while still keeping your Canadian immigration status. ![Vancouver, Canada](https://startupvisa.launchacademy.ca/hubfs/Vancouver%2c%20Canada-1.png "Vancouver, Canada") ### Get Your Canadian Startup Visa Through Launch's Maple Program  Launch is a designated organization of the Canadian Government’s Startup Visa Program and a designated referral partner for the Global Talent Stream program. Our Maple Program aids international companies currently at Seed, Series A or higher with their growth and expansion by providing a landing pad with resources, mentorship, networking, and business matchmaking to overcome the challenges that occur when moving a business and family to Canada.  #### Initial Requirements - Each applicant must individually hold at least 10% of the company’s voting rights and applicants altogether hold at least 50% of the company’s voting rights - Applicants must have a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 5 in English   - Must be willing to integrate your business into the Canadian market within 12 months of application   #### Apply Now & Take Your Company Global!  ### International Entrepreneur Parole USA vs Startup Visa Canada ![Startup Visa Canada vs IER USA](https://startupvisa.launchacademy.ca/hubfs/Startup%20Visa%20Canada%20vs%20IER%20USA.png "Startup Visa Canada vs IER USA") Note: Processing timelines may vary. The key differences between the IER (USA) and SUV (Canada) programs mentioned above are for illustration purposes only, please visit [uscis.gov](https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/humanitarian-parole/international-entrepreneur-parole) and [canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/start-visa.html) for details. \*Launch is a Designated Organization for the Canadian SUV program, find the official list [here](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/start-visa/designated-organizations.html).  ### Eligible Companies ![Tech Sectors We Work With ](https://startupvisa.launchacademy.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Web%20Graphics%20(1).png?width=1200&height=286&name=Web%20Graphics%20(1).png "Tech Sectors We Work With ") ### Details, Fee & Features Program Details The Maple Program is a 24-month program broken down into multiple modules, each designed to provide you with information, resources and tools to help support your current business and to prepare your company to establish itself within Canada. By the end of the program, your team will be part of a 200+ community of entrepreneurs from all over the world, established your company in Canada, participated in various Launch programming, and land in Canada as a Permanent Resident. There will be three main sections of the Maple Program. - Ignition, 4 weeks – Familiarise yourself with the program structure, with introduction, immigration, incorporation webinars and office hours. - Acceleration, 48 weeks – This core acceleration program will cover your roadmap deliverables, issue of Letter of Support, Permanent Residency application and Work Permit application if applicable. - Momentum, 52 weeks – This part of the program will provide momentum to scale your startup in North America, with a family support package, housing and accounting support for your company as well as access to our exclusive non-dilutive funding and Traction modules. Program Fee Unlike other accelerator programs, Launch takes 0% equity in your company. Instead, there is a program fee starting at $42,000\* CAD over 12 months (plus applicable taxes, legal, immigration and settlement fees that are incurred outside of our program. Note, for companies outside of Canada, all local non-Canadian taxes will be the sole responsibility of the international company). Fees are broken down into 12 equal monthly payments of $3,500 payable during the 1st year of the program. At the end of the 12-month subscription period, your company will transition into the MOMENTUM portion of the Maple Program in which you receive an additional 12 months of program access at no additional cost.  As Launch is a not-for-profit organization, all program proceeds will be reinvested back into building the Canadian tech and talent ecosystem. Please note that the Maple Program fees are not correlated to the success and failure of the company’s immigration status, but rather for the programming and services provided to help companies acclimate to the North America Market. Program Features - Letter of Support – issued upon submission of all required documents and roadmap approval - Private workshops on immigration, incorporation in Canada, transferring IP to Canada, accounting and tax implications, and more - Lifestyle and landing pad support for your team members and families, including banking, insurance, and housing information - Guidance and support through your company’s immigration needs - Office hours with some of the brightest minds in Startups and mentorship from Launch’s seasoned startup mentors and industry experts. - Access to Launch’s unique community of over 250 founders from more than 60 countries - Business matchmaking for your company’s needs - Fundraising workshops and courses (Non-dilutive sources of funding in Canada and Fundraising in North America). - Exclusive access to Launchhub, featuring: - Exclusive invitations to CxO Summits, gatherings of high-level executives from the best startups in North America --- ![Maple Program - Launch Academy](https://startupvisa.launchacademy.ca/hubfs/Web%20graphic%20(11).png "Maple Program - Launch Academy") Launch is western Canada’s premier technology hub located in Vancouver, BC. As a non-profit organization, we help entrepreneurs scale their businesses through industry expertise, mentorship, lean metrics and networking opportunities. Since 2012 we have helped incubate more than 6,000 entrepreneurs of which 300 have grown their startups to Seed & Series A stage and raised over $2.5 Billion in funding.  [Learn More About Launch](http://www.launchacademy.ca) [![Rocket Logo Orange with Transparent Background 10](https://startupvisa.launchacademy.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Rocket%20Logo%20Orange%20with%20Transparent%20Background%2010.png?width=500&height=500&name=Rocket%20Logo%20Orange%20with%20Transparent%20Background%2010.png "Rocket Logo Orange with Transparent Background 10")](https://www.launchacademy.ca/) 2023 Copyright, Launch. All rights reserved.