Business Immigrant Essentials
Stay tuned for our next cohort in 2025! Equipping immigrants with the skills and tools needed to start a new business venture in Canada.
APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED
Start Your Venture in Canada
Are you looking to start a business in Canada? The Business Immigrant Essentials program (BIE) is designed to give newcomers the confidence to navigate starting a business in Canada and provide the business skills needed to launch, grow, and accelerate the time to market, all while building their network and fostering connections with others with shared experiences.
In this program, participants share their journeys with each other and learn how to overcome challenges they may experience as they integrate into the business community through a series of expert-led workshops.
Eligibility
CLB Language Level 5 of higher
Are newcomers to New Brunswick
Have a business idea that they want to pursue
Are committed to participating in workshops over the course of 5/7 weeks
What You’ll Learn
Access to resources and support for culture, communications, and networking, Canadian business regulations, and Canadian business standards and best practices
Landing in Canada, integrating into the community and finding your next steps
Ongoing support throughout the development of your customer validation and go-to-market strategy
Tailored business counselling
The ability to expand your network of business professionals in New Brunswick
What You’ll Get
Confidence in navigating Canadian business culture
Eligibility to apply for up to $25,000 in funding
Full Planet Hatch Membership and Benefits
Completed Business Plan
Automatic Acceptance to our Startup Programs
If you have any questions about the Business Immigrant Essentials Program, please contact our Manager of Entrepreneurial Services, Oriana Cordido, at oriana@myignite.ca