Canada Startup Visa Program

For qualified entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to market in Canada

Incubate From Anywhere In Canada

Our program allows you the flexibility to incubate on your terms.

Bring Up to 5 Co-Founders

You can bring up to 5 co-founders to start your venture in Canada.

Start Immediately

You can start incubating immediately, no waiting!

Well Connected Team of Experts

Our team is full of BOTH global migration AND startup growth experts.

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Rashid B.     |     United Arab Emirates

"Empowered Startups Canada Startup Visa Program was the best choice for me because I am balancing multiple priorities all at one time. I have my business, my family, and my investments. Empowered worked with me on my schedule, enabled me to bring 2 cofounders with me, and helped me scale my business."

How the program works

Our programs are very popular. Do not wait to request more information.

Submit Documents

A resume for each cofounder or LinkedIn profile, a summary of the innovative business idea a scan, and a few other items by our intake committee.

Once you have provided the needed documents, you will be invited to a meeting where we will answer all of your questions & learn more about you.

Schedule A Meeting

After our meeting we will determine whether you are the a strong applicant for the program and will invite you to proceed with your application. It will be reviewed by our intake committee and if approved you will be invited to join the business incubator and receive your letter of support.

Receive Offer & Move to Canada

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Apply Now

You will request more information by filling out our Apply Now form. Note: You must be able to fund the program costs to qualify.

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Empowered Startups offers high potential entrepreneurs the opportunity to startup their business in Canada through our designation as a Government of Canada Canada Startup Visa business incubator, as well as our appointment as a designated agency under the new Alberta Foreign Graduate Startup Visa Stream (FGSVS.) 

What we do

Government of Canada Designated Entity

Partnerships

Direct pathway to permanent residency in Canada

Includes dependent family members

95%

VISA APPROVAL RATE

"Empowered Startups helped me strategically plan my wearable tech company, and assisted me in applying for (and receiving) grants for my research. I am so happy to be living in Canada, especially through the pandemic. I feel safe, my business is growing, and my family is thriving."

Chau N.     |     Vietnam

What our founders are saying...