Canada's Start-Up Visa Program is intended to attract foreign entrepreneurs who wish to establish new, high-growth businesses in Canada that will support innovation and job creation.
Create Toronto is able to endorse international entrepreneurs for SUV consideration with its business incubators and angel investors partnerships with great success. Toronto ranked 10th among 85 cities examined by Nestpick for best quality of life for those in the startup industry. Toronto’s highest score was for its startup ecosystem. Toronto is a natural spot for technology and fintech companies to locate given the concentration of big banks and top corporations. This is a clear advantage over Silicon Valley.
English or French proficiency.
Innovative technology and start-up in any space.
Minimum of one year post-secondary education.
CAD $58,000 for your SUV Program launch.
Step 1: Fully complete the Create Toronto Start-up Visa Expression of Interest Form and submit with CAD $19,330 payable to “Create Toronto” (this is the first installment of the total fee of CAD $58,000)
Step 2: Create Toronto will immediately process your EOI and will provide investment commitment of $75,000 from Create Toronto Angel Network.
Step 3: Pay the second installment of CAD $19,330 to submit your SUV application to Citizenship and Immigration Canada along with Create Toronto Letter of Support and the Angel Network Investment Commitment for approval.
Step 4: Once your Start-up Visa is approved and you have arrived in Canada, pay your third installment of CAD $19,330. We will be happy to provide additional help and services for your smooth settlement in Toronto.
