TiE INCUBATOR — TiE Vancouver

TiE Incubation Lab

Based in Vancouver BC, TiE Incubation Lab is not-for-profit focused on supporting Canadian pre-seed founders and startups. The lab supports TiE Vancouver’s mission of fostering Canadian entrepreneurs by providing high potential Canadian startups with mentorship, advisory and hands-on support required to increase their fundability potential in the US and globally. The programming is being offered in partnership with TiE Global Angels and TiE’s extended worldwide investor network.

We run 4 cohorts a year:

February intake (application deadline January 31st)
May intake (application deadline April 30th)
August intake (application deadline July 31st)
November intake (application deadline October 31st)

Founders can apply through the form below at any time. Applications received between intakes will be considered for the next cohort.

Company Name

Company Elevator Pitch

100 words or less

Founder Name

First Name

Last Name

Founder Email

Founder LinkedIn profile

http://

Where are you located in Canada?

What stage is the company?

MVP complete

Post-product but pre-revenue

Some revenue

Pre-seed/seed raised (from friends & family)

Pre-seed/seed raised (from outside investors)

Other

Link to Company Deck

PDF, 10MB or less

http://

Link to Video of the Pitch

3 mins or less, optional

http://

If TiE were to help you increase traction of (or validate) your project to help you become more fundable, what would it look like? Who are your (potential) clients? How would they use your product?

100 words or less

If referred by a Canadian incubator, accelerator, tech community group, or a TiE Vancouver Member, please let us know.

Optional

Any additional comments

100 words or less, optional

“TiE was very helpful in providing strategic advice on go to market, product market fit and effective communication with investors. Their experts have a lot of experience in funding, fundraising and building companies and were able to act as a sounding board.“

- Dr. Hamed Noori, Founder and CEO SenseNet (TiE Incubator cohort Spring 2023)

FAQs

What can I expect?

TiE will review the information provided, and email you if you are selected to participate.

What does it involve?

We are seeking Canadian innovation with potential for world-changing impact and global application. Selected projects will be matched with Canadian, US and global strategic advisors for support in preparing for the fundraising process. The companies meeting the fundability criteria will be provided access to the world’s largest pool of angel investors - TiE Global Angels, plus TiE’s extended global investor networks in Canada, US and worldwide.

What else should I know?

The email address that you provide is the only way for us to reach you. Please use an email that you use frequently. Please also remember to check your spam folder on a regular basis after you apply.

How long is the incubator programming?

The program is customized for every project, with an average duration of 3-6 months.

Who can apply?

There is no cost to apply, and we welcome applications from all Canada-based early-stage founders.