Business Immigrant Essentials Accelerator
Business Immigrant Essentials Accelerator is a program offered by Planet Hatch for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador).
A 5-week acceleration program helping newcomer entrepreneurs in New Brunswick start and scale their business with essential Canadian entrepreneurship skills, full Planet Hatch Membership, and eligibility for up to $25,000 in startup funding.
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Program details
The Business Immigrant Essentials (BIE) Accelerator is a specialized 5-week program for newcomers to New Brunswick who want to pursue a business idea. It involves cohort-based learning, workshops with subject matter experts, and one-on-one business counselling. Key topics include Culture, Communications, and Networking; Canadian Business Regulations; Canadian Business Standards and Best Practices; and Landing, Integrating, and Next Steps. Participants receive full Planet Hatch Membership and Benefits, tailored business counselling, expanded professional network, ongoing support for customer validation and go-to-market strategy, and eligibility for funding up to $25,000 for start-up costs.
Who qualifies
Must be newcomers to New Brunswick with a business idea, committed to 5 weeks of workshop participation. Contact programs@planethatch.com for questions.
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