Start Up Visa Letter of Support application - YEDI: York Entrepreneurship Development Institute

Which program did you graduate from?*

Which stream are you applying through?*

Investment amount you are asking for

What is the current valuation of your company?

Founder Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Mailing Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone*

Venture Information

Industry*

If other, please specify.

Venture Name*

State the existing name of your venture. If you do not have one yet, please come up with a creative and relevant title for your idea (this is not binding).

How many founders are responsible for this venture?*

Please list full names, email addresses, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of all co-founders

This is in addition to your information provided above.

Please indicate venture stage*

Idea/Seed
Early-Stage
Growth/Scaling

Quick Bio*

Please provide a quick profile of yourself and your co-founders.

Tell Us About Your Venture

Quick Pitch*

Please describe your product and/or service and value proposition in one sentence.

Product/Service Overview*

What is the gist of your venture? What problem or market gap is your idea serving? How is your idea innovative? (max. 150 words)

Competitive Advantage*

What makes your venture unique and desirable? What sets you up for success against the competition? (max. 100 words)

Target Audience*

Describe your target audience and user/customer acquisition strategy? What is the market demand/climate for your product/service? (max. 150 words)

Venture Website*

Do you require a work permit while your PR application is being assessed? If yes, what is the reason?*

Please upload a copy of your passport and that of your co-founders (if any)*

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Please upload only the picture page of the passport so we may see your legal name, date of birth, country of birth etc. If you need to upload more than one document, you can send us a zipped file.

Please upload a C.V. for each applicant*

Max. file size: 50 MB.

If you need to upload more than one document, you can send us a zipped file.

Please provide proof of sufficient financial resources to support yourself and your family for 52 weeks in Canada. (Refer to the description below) *

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Number of family members = Funds required (in CAD) | 1 = 12,960 CAD | 2 = 16,135 CAD | 3 = 19,836 CAD | 4 = 24,083 CAD | 5 = 27,315 CAD | 6 = 30,806 CAD | 7 = 34,299 CAD | For each additional family member = 3,492 CAD | For proof of funds, you must get official letters from any banks or financial institutions where you are keeping money. Letter(s) must: be printed on the financial institution’s letterhead; include their contact information (address, telephone number and email address); include your name; list outstanding debts such as credit card debts and loans; include, for each current bank and investment account: 1) account numbers the date each account was opened; 2) the current balance of each account; 3) the average balance for the past six months.

Please upload your Business Model Canvas (in a .pdf format)*

Max. file size: 50 MB.

If you need to upload more than one document, you can send us a zip file.

Please upload an Executive Summary (in a .pdf format)*

Max. file size: 50 MB.

If you need to upload more than one document, you can send us a zipped file.

Please upload your business plan which must include Canadian market research, Sales & Marketing strategy, IP strategy, and basic financial projections (in a .pdf format)*

Max. file size: 50 MB.

If you need to upload more than one document, you can send us a zipped file.

Please list the names and email addresses of anyone responsible for the creation of your submitted business plan*

Please provide details of which essential part(s) of the business operation(s) will be conducted in Canada*

Please attach at least 2 letters of interest/support from potential partners, suppliers, customers, associations, stakeholders etc. in Canada*

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Please upload any additional supporting documents you feel help prove your venture is: • innovative • can create jobs for Canadians • can compete on a global scale

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Tell Us About You

Please explain your position(s) in the business and describe the duties you will perform*

What is the legal structure of your business in Canada (Fed./ provincially incorporated)? OR what are the future plans for incorporation?*

Please note, Canadian incorporation is not mandatory at the time of this application.

If your business is incorporated in Canada, please upload all relevant incorporation documents

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Voting rights structure (who owns shares currently, percentage breakdown)*

Please note, if your venture is not currently incorporated in Canada, describe the voting rights structure it will have in the future.

Are there any other shareholders aside from those applying for a start-up visa? If yes, what is the % of voting rights they hold?*

Tell us about a time when you started something from scratch (a business, a project, a program, etc.) and one impressive achievement you are proud of from this experience.*

Help us learn about your past projects and personal qualities. (max. 200 words)

Briefly tell us about one transformative past failure.*

(max. 100 words)

Why do you want to be part of the YEDI program?*

What do you hope to get from the program and how will you use the training and access to networks to succeed? What are the milestones you would like to achieve throughout and by the end of the session?

Briefly, what experience/expertise do you have relevant to your venture's industry?*

Do you have academic or professional training within the field(s)?

Personal LinkedIn

I would like to receive emails from YEDI and its partners*

Yes
No

I have read the eligibility requirements and understand the application process.*

Yes

You will receive a confirmation of submission once your application has been successfully received. If you do not receive it, please contact processing@yedi.ca

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