Canada: A Gateway to North America for your Business
The Treefrog Accelerator is a program based in the greater metropolitan area of Toronto, the seventh-largest city in North America and one of the most livable cities in the world.
We actively source international startups and bring them to Canada to refine their business model, culturally acclimatize their business to the Canadian market and then assist with North American expansion.
Through six weeks of professionally led lectures and workshops, carefully curated mentorship and introductions to key Canadian stakeholders, the Treefrog Accelerator will help you and your business prepare for a successful North American expansion.
The Treefrog Accelerator Encompasses:
Structured Trainings & Workshops
Educational & Social Programming
Access to Resources & Materials
Expert Mentorship & Guidance
International Program Details
WEEK 1: INTRODUCTION & BASICS
- Program Introduction
- Pitching Basics
- Getting to Know Canada
- Starting Your Life in Canada
- Pitch Practice
- Mentorship Session
WEEK 2: WORKING & LIVING IN CANADA
- Getting to Know Newmarket & York Region
- Setting Up Your Business in Canada
- ‘Life Hacks’ for Living in Canada
- The Canadian Startup Ecosystem
- Pitch Practice
- Mentorship Session
WEEK 3: CUSTOMER DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING
- Customer Development & Acquisition
- Product Market Fit
- Marketing Theory & Product Positioning
- UX Product Design
- Pitch Practice
- Mentorship Session
WEEK 4: BUILDING A STARTUP IN CANADA
- Intellectual Property in Canada
- Employment Law & Employment Standards Act
- Hiring & Building Culture
- Product Roadmapping
- Pitch Practice
- Mentorship Session
WEEK 5: INVESTMENT & SALES
- Culture of Selling in Canada
- Building an Enterprise Sales Process
- Angel Investors
- Government Grants & Loans
- Pitch Practice
- Mentorship Session
WEEK 6: INVESTMENT & OPEN HOUSE
- Seed Stage VC
- Corporate VC
- Series A VC
- Mentorship Session
- Open House Graduation Event
Weekly Schedule
Monday
Lecture
9:00am – 10:00am
Lecture
10:00am – 11:00am
Tuesday
Lecture
9:00am – 10:00am
Lecture
10:00am – 11:00am
Wednesday
Pitch Practice
9:00am – 11:00am
Thursday
30 minute Mentorship Session
Friday
Speaker Office Hours
Dates and times are subject to change.
All times are listed in EST.
Accelerator Dates
Cohort 1
Start: October 25, 2021
End: December 2, 2021
Cohort 2
Start: February 14, 2022
End: March 24, 2022
Why Canada?
Global Market Access
- Canada is involved in 14 Trade Agreements, giving access to $49.3 Trillion Combined GDP
- 200+ Languages Spoken
High Investment Activity
- $6.2B in Tech Investment across Canada in 2019
- 539 in tech investment deals across Canada in 2019
High Standard of Living
- Canada Seeks to Increase Immigration Over the Next Three Years
- 3 top livable cities in the world (#4 Calgary, #6 Vancouver, #7 Toronto)
- Global Liveability Index: These are the Most Liveable Cities in the World
Apply Now
Do you have a startup and want to refine your business model? Apply today. Please note the cost of the International Treefrog Accelerator is $5000 CAD.
