International Entrepreneurs
LOOKING TO IMMIGRATE TO CANADA WITH YOUR BUSINESS IDEA?
The Start-Up Visa (SUV) program offers an efficient path for driven individuals globally to launch innovative businesses in a new country. It acknowledges international entrepreneurs for their valuable contributions, embracing diversity and new viewpoints to boost economic growth and creativity.
Through funding, mentorship, and networking, these entrepreneurs flourish, fostering job creation and global competitiveness.
MTA is a designated organization able to issue a letter of support to SUV applicants who then use the letter of support to apply to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residency in Canada. For MTA to issue a letter of support, you must have a viable technology start-up, and sufficient capital to support your business plan.
MTA can also assist and support you in applying for a temporary work permit while waiting for your permanent residency application to be processed. This enables you to accelerate your business advancements in Canada.
MTA is Canada’s gold standard SUV program so you can be confident in making MTA a part of your immigration journey.
SUV PROGRAM
Currently, with over 750 international start-ups and scale-ups in the program, MTA has an efficient, stream-lined approach for SUV clients. The key elements of our approach are:
- Speed – Get your letter of support within 30 days.
- Third party screening and transparency – External reviews of applications provide transparency and gold standard due diligence.
- One-on-one business advisory and activity tracking – We record your progress as an audit trail to satisfy your immigration requirements.
Speed
THIRD PARTY SCREENING AND TRANSPARENCY
ONE-ON-ONE MONTHLY BUSINESS ADVISORY AND ACTIVITY TRACKING
SUV PROGRAM
Fuelling global innovation and economic growth by providing ambitious international entrepreneurs streamlined access to mentorship, networking opportunities, and infrastructure.
OUR CAPABILITIES
THIRD PARTY SCREENING AND TRANSPARENCY
We use a prestigious third-party screening committee to review applications within 21 business days. They provide recommendations or suggestions within 48 hours.
If approved, MTA issues a contract, followed by a prompt letter of support upon receiving the deposit. This streamlined process takes just 30 days, enhancing the application’s credibility for IRCC review.
ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESS ADVISORY
As a client, you will receive personalized 1:1 business advisory services from our top advisors, who are assigned based on the alignment of their industry experience and skills. You will also benefit from learning Canadian business practices and progressing their business on MTA’s Commercialization Pathway. Advisory hours vary based on team size and you will be provided a monthly progress report. After 18 months, you will receive a graduation package with a certificate and auditable progress reports.
SCREENING PROCESS
We utilize a prestigious third-party screening committee composed of volunteers from Manitoba’s business community, politicians, and government officials. These committees review applications within 21 business days, providing recommendations for acceptance or suggestions for improvement. Results are communicated within 48 hours.
Upon a positive outcome, MTA issues a contract. Once the deposit is paid, MTA promptly issues a letter of support. Our efficient process allows us to go from application to letter of support in just 30 days, enhancing the application’s credibility for IRCC’s review.
WORK WITH US
Join our Start-Up Visa program and thrive in a vibrant ecosystem, gaining access to tailored support, a diverse network, and boundless opportunities to bring your visionary business ideas to life.
