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Get exactly what you need to build, launch, and scale a world-class tech startup.
Hunger. Passion. Ideas. If you’ve got all three, the DMZ can help with the rest.
At the DMZ, we turn visionary entrepreneurs into legendary companies. We do this by helping startups lay the groundwork for their companies to ensure long-term success. Our highly-customized programs give founders the resources needed to level up their growth: startup funding, customers, coaching & talent.
Validate your business idea and secure your first customers with curated online learning material, hands-on expert support, workspace at the DMZ’s head office in the heart of downtown Toronto and exclusive perks.
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Launchpad
WHO IT'S FOR:
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Access 30+ in-demand business topics, including product ideation and development, marketing, sales, funding, and more.
Tech founders who are validating a business idea, establishing an MVP, and securing their first customers. At a minimum, founders should have an early prototype.
WHAT IT IS:
Establish your minimum viable product, validate your idea and secure customers with the DMZ’s Pre-Incubator Program. Plus, get a chance to secure an exclusive spot in the DMZ Incubator after graduation to receive 18+ months of additional support and exciting perks.
12+ hours of curated on-demand content on 8+ topics
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Opportunity to gain accelerated acceptance into the DMZ Incubator to receive 18+ months of additional support, funding, DMZ office space, and more!
Venture-backable pre-seed and seed-stage startups with a full-time founder, early traction, and proven product-market fit.
WHAT IT IS:
An 18-month equity-based program that takes a customized approach to each founder: execute a go-to-market strategy, acquire lighthouse customers, gain media exposure, explore global expansion, prepare for the next round of startup funding, and much more.
Companies solving supply chain issues receive an additional $5K grant through Supply AI.
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Meet 1:1 with 20+ Experts-in-Residence, in-house subject matter experts and dedicated support from Program Leads.
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Discover workshops and peer-to-peer sessions to share insights, lessons learned, and best practices.
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Access 130+ exclusive benefits valued at $900K
The DMZ Incubator takes a 2.5% equity stake in common shares from startups in exchange for programming.
