Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers a variety of programs for students, professionals, and entrepreneurs.

Core Programs

• Incubator: An 18-month program to scale and become investor-ready.
• Pre-Incubator: A 9-month program to get the first customers and sell.

Founder Support

• Equity & Diversity: Advancing and supporting diverse founders.
• Startup Legal Support Centre: Legal support tailored to startups at every stage of growth.
• Startup Visa: A program to help global founders launch in Canada.

Partner Programs

• Centre for Housing Innovation: An accelerator program and skill-building initiatives.
• Toronto Pearson Innovation Program: Collaborating with startups to shape smarter travel.
• Siakam EdTech Engine: A 12-week accelerator to transform education in classrooms.
• Backing Canadian Small Businesses: A 15-week mentorship program with $10K grants from Amex Canada.

Programs for Professionals and Students

• Launchpad: A free, virtual platform to help aspiring entrepreneurs build key skills.
• Basecamp: Summer programs for students to launch startups and win grants.
• Italia360: An 8-week program for Italian-heritage students to build real-world startups.
• Startup Certified: Startup skills for university students launching or joining teams.

Enterprise Programs

• Enterprise Overview: Global initiatives to build ecosystems and fuel innovation.
• Corporate Partnerships: Working with top startups to stay ahead and shape what's next.
• Advisory Services: Tailored support to design and grow founder-first startup ecosystems.
• Franchise: Bringing the DMZ model to a region and building a world-class startup hub.

DMZ Ventures

• DMZ Ventures: The for-profit investment arm of DMZ with a focus on investments and commercialization.
• Angel Investor Network: Connecting angel investors with startups driving Canada's tech future.