Deadline: 5-Apr-22
District 3 (D3) is seeking applications for the Launch & Grow Program that is designed for startups that have initial traction through customers, letters of intent, or initial investment. They help you accelerate to ‘product market fit.’
Streams
- D3 Bio: Founders leveraging biomanufacturing and bioengineering looking to accelerate their commercialization potential and contribute to building Canada’s bioeconomy in sectors such as biopharma, agri-food, clean technologies and biomaterials.
- D3 Healthcare: Early stage medtech and healthtech startups looking to gain market insights, validate clinical and market needs, accelerate product development, find funding and access international networks.
- D3 High Tech: Early stage startups focusing on emerging technologies looking to accelerate their path towards commercialization through coaching, lean entrepreneurship skill development, targeted ecosystem connections and global market expansion support.
- D3 Social: Early stage startups focused on education, health, environment, culture or other social issues with positive impact on the community and the world looking for support in roadmap development, funding strategy and global market expansion.
What you Gain?
District 3’s tailored services will help you build your product, acquire customers, increase early sales, find product market fit, and scale your startup to have a global impact.
- Customized Workshops
- One-on-One Coaching
- Community
- Peer Sessions & Networking Events
- State-of-the-art Workspace & Labs
- Eligibility for Seed and Non-dilutive funding
- Global Expansion Support
Types of Programs
- Tailored Just-in-Time Learning: Startups get access to workshops and the best in class training to acquire the competencies necessary to succeed at all stages of their journey.
- 1:1 Coaching & Expert Support: Experienced coaches and experts guide you in the right direction to reach your milestones, whether it’s honing your pitch to secure funding, increasing sales, expanding to international markets, recruiting the right talent, and much more.
- Community & Workspace Access: A large array of events and networking opportunities for you to grow your network and find the right people to build your business. You will also get access to their workspace and state-of-the art wetlab.
- Access to Partner Programs: An international network of partner incubators and accelerators with exclusive referral programs and offerings.
How long is the program?
The program lasts up to 24 months. Every three months, they will assess and evaluate whether you should continue or consider pivoting, so you don’t waste time on the wrong ideas. Upon completion of the program, their goal is that you have a viable business, and have acquired the necessary competencies to be a self-reliant entrepreneur.
Eligibility Criteria
They look for an idea that leverages emerging technologies or an innovative business model; a minimum of two co-founders; and full-time commitment from at least one co-founder.
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For more information, visit https://district3.co/program/launch-grow-program/