Launch Program
Are you eager to turn your vision into reality and successfully launch your new or expanded product offering to market?
Our two-month Launch Program focuses on companies in a pre-revenue or early revenue stage, and supports founders to refine value proposition, pricing, business planning, or go-to-market strategy to facilitate a successful market launch.
Why join our Launch Program?
We understand the unique challenges faced by founders to get a great idea or concept to a successful market launch and into the hands of customers. Our Launch Program is customized to your specific needs, and we work closely with you to develop strategies that set your business up for a success.
Through our program, we will pair you with a dedicated expert mentor who brings experience that is relevant to your specific challenges. You will work 1:1 with your mentor over a period of 2 months, and get access to additional mentors for individual consultations as needed.
Once you complete the program, you become part of our esteemed alumni network. This opens doors to continued support and the opportunity to re-apply for our Growth Program when your business is ready to take the next big leap.
The Launch Program has no program participation fee at this time. It is currently offered in a pilot phase open to applicants in Collingwood.
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Complete Application Form
Tell us a bit about your company, and submit a Lean Canvas to outline your business concept.
If you are not sure if you should apply or not, don’t hesitate to reach out to us for a chat to learn more about the program. -
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Application Review
The GB Accelerator team will review your application to ensure it meets the criteria, and contact you for any questions that might come up.
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Admission
The Application Review Panel will evaluate your application and any supporting material and decide if you get admitted to the program.
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Program Kick Off
Once accepted, we will pair you with an expert mentor who brings experience specific to your business challenges.
The program will start with an initial session to set program goals for the next two months, before you start working with your mentor in 1:1 sessions every two weeks.
Launch Program Timeline
Launch Program Facts
Program Structure
No program participation fee
In person & virtual program participation
Open for applications year-round, not a cohort-based program
Open to companies in Simcoe, Grey and Bruce County
Time commitment
Program duration 2 months
1 initial strategy session with entrepreneur, expert mentor and lead coach
4+ 1:1 sessions with expert mentors
2+ 1:1 sessions with GB Accelerator Lead Coach
Program benefits
Discounted access to supporting services like bookkeeping, security audits, etc.
Access to the extended GB Accelerator business network
Unlimited participation in Alumni community and events after program graduation
Eligibility
An innovation/business that has the potential to reach global markets.
Business and/or founder(s) should be located in Simcoe, Grey and Bruce County.
Businesses in all sectors. We are open to any business with a potential to grow in impact beyond our region.
If you are not sure if you qualify, please apply or contact us and we will let you know. For more info see our FAQ section