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Complete Your Application
When: October 22nd — December 13th Where: Hybrid | Vancouver, BC
Cost: $650 CAD
Application Criteria:
→ You’re 29 or under
→ You have a diploma or degree (any field)
→ You have at least one professional or leadership experience
→ You haven’t worked full-time in a startup (internships and short-term roles are great!)
→ You’re curious about building a career in Canada’s innovation economy (startups, small businesses, social enterprises, venture capital, or entrepreneurial support organizations)
→ You’re able to join us in Vancouver for two in-person events
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Why join?
For the 20-something who's ambitious, curious, and done with following the traditional path—this is where you find your next step.
Startup-Ready in 60 Hours
Learn the language, tools, and mindset Canada’s innovation economy expects—fast. Show up ready to make an impact from day one.
Skills That Get You Hired
Sales. Marketing. AI. Prototyping. Problem-Solving. No fluff — just the practical, in-demand skills startups actually want. Stand out and skip the “1–2 years experience” barrier.
Learn from Insiders
Learn from 25+ founders, alumni, and industry experts. Get the real talk, guidance, and behind-the-scenes startup tips you won’t find in any textbook.
A Community for Life
Join a network of 500+ alumni, mentors, founders, and startup leaders who’ll back you up and open doors long after graduation.
What's included?
✓ 8-week, 60-hour part-time program so you can level up without pausing life
✓ 4-day in-person Training Camp in Vancouver to meet your cohort IRL
✓ 2 hands-on Sales and Marketing Sprints tackling real startup challenges
✓ 12 skill-building sessions to help you stand out and get a head start in the startup world
✓ 25+ founders, alumni, and industry insiders who’ll tell you how it really works
✓ AI training to improve your prompts, spot bias, and use AI like a pro
✓ Proven workshops to skip the “need 1–2 years experience” wall and stand out to employers
✓ Access to VFC’s exclusive Alumni Mentorship Platform with 200+ mentors post-grad
✓ Slack community to ask questions, share wins, and stay connected with your cohort
✓ Graduation & Alumni Event to celebrate your journey and meet new connections
"The startup ecosystem is where I wanted to be and Venture for Canada helped me get there."
Manuela Barcenas
Head of Marketing, Fellow AI Meeting Assistant