Programs

Business Launch Program

For: First-time founders ready to start a business in Canada.

An intensive program that walks aspiring entrepreneurs from idea to registered, market-ready business — with mentors, templates, and a launch plan.

You will leave with

• A validated business idea and lean business model
• A go-to-market plan and first customer pipeline
• A registered business and the basics of running it in Canada

Women Entrepreneurs Support Program

For: Women launching or growing a business while navigating new realities.

A gender-responsive program offering mentorship, peer cohorts, and resources tailored to women immigrant entrepreneurs.

You will leave with

• A peer cohort and mentor network
• A clear growth plan and financial roadmap
• Visibility within partner and funding networks

Startup Acceleration Program

For: Early-stage founders with traction and ambition to scale.

A focused acceleration sprint to sharpen positioning, unlock growth channels, and prepare founders for capital and partnerships.

You will leave with

• A refined value proposition and growth engine
• A pitch ready for investors, partners, and grant juries
• Connections to capital, partners, and customers

Newcomers Integration Support

For: Newcomers seeking to integrate socially and economically.

Practical orientation, peer support, and pathways into employment or entrepreneurship for recent arrivals.

You will leave with

• A personal integration plan
• Knowledge of key systems (banking, taxes, healthcare, work, business)
• A first community network in Ottawa

Social Entrepreneurship Development Program

For: Founders building ventures that solve social or community challenges.

Helps mission-driven founders design ventures that combine financial sustainability with measurable social impact.

You will leave with

• A theory of change and impact model
• A sustainable revenue model aligned with mission
• Access to a network of social finance partners

Post-Incubation Support Program

For: Alumni and businesses that have completed an incubation program.

Continued mentorship, peer learning, and growth support for founders who have launched and are scaling their businesses.

You will leave with

• Ongoing mentor and peer support
• Tools to manage hiring, financing, and operations
• Continued visibility within the RINET partner network