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Pre-Incubator.
A 9-month program for market validation.
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Go from having your first customers to running a business.
But how do you actually do that? If you (like hundreds of founders we’ve worked with) have realized that building the product isn’t actually the hardest part, then the Pre-Incubator program is your perfect next step.
Taking a tailored approach to support each startup, the Pre-Incubator is focused on providing you with custom training to ramp up your customer acquisition efforts and turn your business into a sales-generating machine.
We're in this together.
DMZ is committed to your growth. Here’s what we bring to the table in exchange for a 2% equity stake in common shares
The Pre-Incubator is for tech founders ready to turn their product into a business
APPLICATION CRITERIA
We look for savvy startups and founders who will get the most value out of our programming and connections and have the potential to hit their target goals under DMZ mentorship.
- An idea dedicated to solving a compelling problem using innovative technology
- A functional launched MVP
- Early market traction
- At least one dedicated full-time founder and Tech lead
- Availability to commit 6 hours per month to the program while building their business
- Must be able to travel to Toronto to participate in DMZ Showcase
Founders-first approach
Anyone can have an idea—few have the grit and tenacity to do something with it.
We support the do-ers—the founders with exceptional vision, innate talent, and a coachable spirit—and open the doors you need to succeed.
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businesses incubated and accelerated$2.94B
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When you have a million and one highly specific questions, our experts are ready with answers.
Meet our Experts-in-Residence
Our Pre-Incubator companies get access to 1 on 1 mentorship with our Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, subject matter experts who can help you take your company to the next level.