Our Global Entrepreneur Incubation Program Admission Process takes approximately 5 – 6 weeks to complete and is 100% Virtual.
You will have a BHive Venture Manager by your side to help you navigate the process and put your best foot forward!
We recommend that you budget at least 30 minutes to complete this form.
We need to know all the important facts about you and your co-founders, and you will need to submit a pitch deck so we can ensure that you are ready for success in the North American market.
Want to learn how to make an awesome pitch deck for the Global Entrepreneur Incubation Program.
Our team will review your Online Application and Pitch Deck to see if there is an initial fit. We may send feedback or requests to fill any identified gaps – so keep an eye on your inbox!
If you’re a fit – we will schedule a video interview. It’s essential that all founders are present for this interview and that your pitch is well-prepared! This will be a 30-minute interview followed by 15 minutes of Q+A.
Now it’s our turn to work! The BHive team will ask you for documents that validate.
After reviewing your documents, we want to see your passion and dedication shine, so we’re asking all founders to be present and participate here. It’s time to showcase your skills and let your business dazzle in front of a panel of mentors and industry experts.
So, get ready to bring your A-game and let us witness firsthand why Brampton is the perfect hub for your awesome venture!
If accepted into the program, we will share the good news with you via email! We will also send you a program agreement – detailing the scope of the GEIP (Link to GEIP page) and an invoice for the program fee deposit (50% of 30,000 CAD + tax).
Once you sign the agreement and clear the invoice via wire transfer, cheque, or credit card, we invite you to attend two pre-program sessions and issue the Letter of Support needed to apply for a Canadian Startup Visa.
We recommend that you budget at least 30 minutes to complete this form.
We need to know all the important facts about you and your co-founders, and you will need to submit a pitch deck so we can ensure that you are ready for success in the North American market.
Want to learn how to make an awesome pitch deck for the Global Entrepreneur Incubation Program.
Our team will review your Online Application and Pitch Deck to see if there is an initial fit. We may send feedback or requests to fill any identified gaps – so keep an eye on your inbox!
If you’re a fit – we will schedule a video interview. It’s essential that all founders are present for this interview and that your pitch is well-prepared! This will be a 30-minute interview followed by 15 minutes of Q+A.
Now it’s our turn to work! The BHive team will ask you for documents that validate.
After reviewing your documents, we want to see your passion and dedication shine, so we’re asking all founders to be present and participate here. It’s time to showcase your skills and let your business dazzle in front of a panel of mentors and industry experts.
So, get ready to bring your A-game and let us witness firsthand why Brampton is the perfect hub for your awesome venture!
If accepted into the program, we will share the good news with you via email! We will also send you a program agreement – detailing the scope of the GEIP (Link to GEIP page) and an invoice for the program fee deposit (50% of 30,000 CAD + tax).
Once you sign the agreement and clear the invoice via wire transfer, cheque, or credit card, we invite you to attend two pre-program sessions and issue the Letter of Support needed to apply for a Canadian Startup Visa.
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Each Startup that submits an Online Application to BHive will be assigned a Venture Manager. Your Venture Manager will be your point of contact for each Step and is your coach to help you put your best foot forward. If successfully admitted to BHive, your Venture Manager will also be your coach throughout the Virtual and In-Person Incubation Program.
Canada's Startup Visa (SUV) Program is a Federal Immigration and Economic Development Program that targets immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build businesses in Canada.
To avail of this special Immigration Class, Startups must be supported by a Designated Organization. These Designated Organizations must provide programming to support your move to and growth in Canada.
The Global Entrepreneur Incubation Program is BHive's offering to startups and entrepreneurs the tools, resources and workspace they need to launch their businesses successfully in Canada and North America.
Startup VisaApplicants are individuals who are actively involved in the business today, hold ownership in the company, will hold at least 10% of the new Canadian Entity, meet all Canadian SUV requirements, and are excited to move to Canada on a Work Permit and receive a Permanent Residency.
Our office is at 8 Nelson Street in Brampton. We have the whole 6th floor (and one incredible view) and are conveniently located right beside the GO Train and Bus Station and Brampton Bus Stops for easy travel.
Our HometownWe encourage you to start right away! We request that all documents be shared within 5 business days of the requested date to ensure the Admission Process can continue to move along.
As part of Canada's Startup Visa Program, we are required to review and approve a number of the documents on the Due Diligence Checklist, such as Proof of Funds or Cap Table. Other documents we need to validate the information presented and ensure we can create the most robust business case possible when presenting our accepted Startups to Canadian Immigration.
