Access a Global Community of Investors

Stage: Fundraising
Industry: Industry-agnostic

International Fundraising Tour

The International Fundraising Tour, in partnership with Investissement Québec, is designed to help Dobson startups raise capital for their businesses while exploring international markets and partnerships. The connections with a global ecosystem of investors, business experts and government trade partners will drive the growth of your startup.

Program Format

Dates: September 2023 – May 2024​

Bootcamp sessions will be offered during the year to present the Tour destinations investment ecosystems and to provide pitch coaching. 

Important considerations​

  • Dates are subject to change.​

  • Only one delegate from your team will represent your start-up at International in person events and will be required to have legal travel documentation and meet any public health guidelines related to travel.​

Who is this program for? ​

We welcome teams who​:

  • are incorporated and headquartered in Canada.​

  • successfully completed the McGill X-1 Accelerator Program and/or the McGill Dobson Cup within the last five years.​

  • can demonstrate significant milestones achieved, with strong early traction in the form of pre-seed funding and paying customers.​

  • are currently pursuing a round of fundraising that is tied to specific measurable business goals and have an interest in developing opportunities in the U.S. and in Europe.​

  • can commit to attending all the workshops and the international tour.


Have questions about the program?

Email us at dobson.mgmt [at] mcgill.ca for more information.

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