Brampton Innovator Program
The 2025 Brampton Innovator Program is a 6-week market-validation program to inspire "entrecurious" individuals to become full-time technology entrepreneurs. We provide industry-driven content, introductory venture creation materials, and a curated curriculum that supports first-time founders in accelerating market validation. Program participants will gain exposure to various technology and market opportunities across sectors.
We are industry agnostic and welcome individuals or teams in Brampton or Peel Region who have a pre-existing tech startup, just a business idea or want to learn what it takes to launch a tech startup.
Apply today and learn to research and validate your business idea within an emerging industry!
Application Deadline: Friday, May 16th, 2025!
Applications are now open! Apply by May 16th!
Program Overview
Market Research Workshops
Gain exclusive insights into market research and customer discovery with expert-led workshops. Learn how to analyze market trends, identify your ideal customers, and refine your business strategy to maximize impact and growth.
Basics of Lean Canvas
Introductory sessions on the basic fundamentals of completing a lean canvas to efficiently develop a one-page business plan.
Program Support
Weekly open office hours with BVZ Program Leads and opportunities to connect with like-minded peers and community.
Up to $5000 in Grants for Participants:
Individuals or teams who register for the Brampton Innovator Program will be able to apply for program grants. There will be up to 10 grants available, each grant will be valued at up to $500, to be used for reimbursement of business expenses, with no strings attached - no equity or intellectual property taken in return.
Participant Criteria:
- Our program is designed for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Age: 18+ years of age
- Stage: Early-stage founders or those exploring entrepreneurship ("entrecurious")
- Location: Based in Peel Region
- Industry: Open to all industries (industry-agnostic)
- Focus: Tech-driven ideas, innovations, or ventures
- Commitment: Able to commit to 6-week programming (4-5 hours/week)
Expected Program Outcomes:
- Identify a specific industry problem to pursue and validate
- Complete phase one of your business model canvas
- Learn the fundamentals of primary and secondary market research
- Understand how to define your target audience
- Develop data-driven market assumptions to validate
- Begin user interviews to accelerate market validation
- Build your personal founder network from a community of entrepreneurs, innovators, industry partners and startup ecosystem builders
Application Deadline: May 16th, 2025
