From Ideation to Exit
The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship supports startups through every stage of the entrepreneurial journey.
1. Ideation
You have an idea to address a real-world problem. You aim to test the viability of your concept, explore your market, iterate your solution and create a business plan for launching your startup.
Apply to our Ideation Programs
- Lean Startup
- Neuro Innovation Lean Startup
- Health Sciences Lean Startup
- Entrepreneurial Women Lean Startup
- Weston Family Entrepreneurial Innovation & Sustainability
2. Validation
You have a business plan with a clear value proposition. You are elaborating your go-to market strategy, iterating your MVP and validating product-market-fit with early users/customers.
Apply to our Validation Programs
3. Acceleration
You have a functioning MVP, early traction, and a diverse founding team. You aim to grow your market, refine your business model and prepare for investor fundraising to scale your business.
Apply to our Acceleration Programs
4. Fundraising
Your growing startup is actively fundraising, meets all the criteria set forth in the Acceleration Phase and has completed the Bootcamp & Cup and/or the X-1 Accelerator.
Apply to our Fundraising Program
