Spring
Spring’s IMPACT Startup Visa (ISV) Accelerator is a comprehensive 4-month program that combines a traditional acceleration program with the processes and support to help you settl…
Spring at a glance
| Address | Vancouver, Canada |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 4 standing programmes |
| Official website | spring.is/programs/global-impact-accelerator-program |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Spring, separate from the funding calls above.
Foundations in Blended Finance
ProgrammeA seven-week program to learn the fundamentals of blending risk-tolerant and market-rate capital to tackle major social and environmental challenges.
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The program covers blended finance definitions, investment spectrum, funding approaches, collaboration, case studies, and impact measurement. It takes place weekly for seven weeks on Thursdays. Cost is $685 CDN + GST.
Foundations in Impact Fund Investing
ProgrammeA virtual course for accredited Canadian and American investors curious about joining an impact-focused fund as a Limited Partner.
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The program equips investors with tools and frameworks for fund investing, covering startup investing, VC and wealth management, impact and fund investing differentiation, fund structures and strategies, returns and exits, VC stakeholders, and fund mechanics. It is a live, virtual course for accredited Canadian and American investors who have the financial capacity to invest at the fund level.
IMPACT Startup Visa Program
IncubationA program designed to help entrepreneurs immigrate to Canada with their business.
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The program involves a screening process for applicants and aims to support entrepreneurs with their business to facilitate immigration to Canada. Program costs vary depending on the number of team members: Team of 1: USD $22,000; Team of 2-3: USD $26,000; Team of 4-5: USD $30,000. Applicants are required to show sufficient funds for immigration to Canada. The program fee does not include hiring a Registered Canadian Immigration Lawyer.
Scale Ready
AcceleratorOffers Canadian founders custom support to prepare to raise, raise successfully and grow their company.
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Virtual program with Spring + Summer Cohorts for impact ventures.
Incubation tracks
The routes into Spring, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scale ReadyFor Canadian founders, offered virtually with Spring + Summer Cohorts. | Acceleration | — | custom support to prepare to raise, raise successfully, grow your company |
| IMPACT Startup Visa ProgramProgram costs vary depending on team size: Team of 1: USD $22,000; Team of 2-3: USD $26,000; Team of 4-5: USD $30,000. Does not include legal fees for immigration lawyers or IRCC proof of fund requirements. | Pre-incubation | — | support to immigrate to Canada with your business |
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
About Spring
Spring supports founders building solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges and connects them with investors. The organization provides founders and investors with knowledge, networks, and capital pathways to scale businesses focused on long-term economic and societal impact. Spring offers an acceleration program for Canadian founders, a program to help entrepreneurs immigrate to Canada with their businesses, and educational programs for investors.
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What does Spring do?
Spring supports founders building solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges and connects them with investors. The organization provides founders and investors with knowledge, networks, and capital pathways to scale businesses focused on long-term economic and societal impact.
Where is Spring located?
Spring is located at Vancouver, Canada.
What programs does Spring run?
Spring runs Foundations in Blended Finance, Foundations in Impact Fund Investing, IMPACT Startup Visa Program and Scale Ready.
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