International Growth Program
Helping Canadian tech startups enter and scale in global markets
From Idea to Impact — Get Backed with $100K Through Techpreneurs.
Global Readiness & Market Fit
Goal:
- Identify the right international markets and prepare your product and team
- Market selection framework (based on ICP, ease of entry, and demand)
- Market research & problem interviews
- Product localization & compliance planning
- Global competitor analysis
- Hiring and managing global-local hybrid teams
Deliverables:
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Target Market Report
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Product Localization Checklist
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Go/No-Go Market Prioritization Matrix
Market Entry Strategy & Pilot Planning
Goal:
- Plan entry tactics and partnerships for selected regions
- Business model alignment (region-specific)
- Entry modes: Partnerships, resellers, direct, or JV
- Regulatory & data compliance by region (GDPR, CPRA, etc.)
- Pilot planning with local companies or gov’t
Deliverables:
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Market Entry Playbook
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Local Legal & Data Checklist
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Pilot Project Proposal (with local entity or partner)
Global Partnerships & Channels
Goal:
- Build sales/distribution partnerships and local credibility
- Partner matchmaking (with TCS, global accelerators, resellers)
- Building local trust: advisors, resellers, trade organizations
- Procurement processes with enterprises or governments
- Strategic alliances and co-branding
Deliverables:
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Signed LOIs or Pilot Agreements
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Local Partner Strategy
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Partnership Enablement Deck
Investment & Scale
Goal:
- Prepare for growth capital and execution
- Cross-border fundraising strategy (Canada + foreign VCs)
- Global cap table/legal structure planning
- Growth metrics for scaling internationally
- Government programs (CanExport, EDC, BDC, IRAP, SR&ED)
Deliverables:
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Updated Global Pitch Deck
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Investor Matching List
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Expansion Financial Model