When you decide to launch a startup, you have faith in your idea. You’re in the zone. 

That conviction that you’re onto something special is key. But the road to growth—and to a functional and profitable business model—has its ups and downs. The Vector circuit gives entrepreneurs the chance to expand their clientele, pick up their pace, access new markets and seek out investors.

Duration

8 months

(Open to five startups per year)

Time commitment

Founders must be involved full-time for the full duration of the program.

Profile

Your startup in the entertainment or creative industry is already up and running. You know that you have a promising concept on your hands. Now you need to demonstrate your potential for longevity and the scope of your commercial operations and sales.

• You have a product (it doesn’t have to be finalized)
• You have at least three clients if your product is for the B2B market
• You have at least 1,500 clients if your product is for the B2C market
• The founders must be able to demonstrate that they have already worked together and that they have the necessary technical knowledge to develop their business
• The business is registered as a legal entity in Canada or abroad
• The founders must work for the company full-time

Plan

Vector provides:

• Personalized support in the form of an assigned guide, experienced professionals and specialized masta
• A series of workshops and training sessions (minimum 40 hours)
• Access to a network of potential investors and strategic partners
• The launch of a pilot project and the development of new markets
• The possibility to take part in trade missions and exchanges abroad
• Living expenses for the duration of the program