COMMUNITECH STARTUP BOOTCAMP

Big vision, bold action—let’s make it happen

Turn bold ideas into thriving businesses

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Kickoff your startup journey with our 6-week, in-person bootcamp. We’ll guide you through the essentials—validation, market sizing, defining your ICP and more. You’ll participate in workshops led by our Growth Coaches, enjoy ‘Founder Lunches’ with local tech founders and engage in roundtable chats with peers. The bootcamp wraps up with pitch practice sessions where you’ll get real-time feedback to refine your pitch.

All you need is a proposed solution, we’ll help with the rest!

Applications are currently closed.

How we help

Get the fundamentals of startup success, pinpoint gaps in your plan and get tailored guidance on your next steps.



What you’ll learn

Explore the startup ecosystem, product and market validation, market sizing and creating your ICP and GTM strategy. Learn MVP basics, founder-led sales, financial modeling, investment essentials and pitching—then practice with your cohort!

What you'll do

Join in-person sessions with local early-stage tech startups led by Communitech Growth Coaches and subject matter experts.



Successful graduates will get a chance to pitch at our Solutions Showcase in front of potential investors, customers and partners.

    Is our Startup Bootcamp for you?

    • Are you a first-time entrepreneur, or is this your first time building a company in Canada?
    • Have you identified a market problem with a well-thought-out solution?
    • Are you local to Waterloo Region/GTA and available for in-person sessions at the Communitech Hub®?
    • If you answered YES, then it's for you!

    Thank you to our Startup Bootcamp partners

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