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PORCH

Uxbridge, OntarioFinesseMember

The #1 Club for International Entrepreneurs

It's hard out there, and It's exponentially harder for an immigrant. We built PORCH to level the playing field and help you have a greater chance at success. PORCH is an exclusive community for immigrant entrepreneurs and professionals in or coming to Canada. PORCH increases your chance of success by providing a curated, engaging and safe place to build relationships, learn, and help each other grow.

Founded

2022

20+ in-person events per year. Community emphasizes relationships and support over marketplace/selling activities. Members highlight the community's deep understanding of international entrepreneur challenges and its holistic approach to founder wellbeing.

Focus Areas

immigrant entrepreneurshippersonal founder wellbeingcommunity buildingpeer support networks

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Stages supported

IdeaDiscoveryValidationEfficiencyScaleMature
Finesselow confidence

Refining and expanding venture growth and entrepreneurial competencies and create the connections across innovation ecosystem

Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).

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PORCH Talks

event

Weekly sessions with industry experts and high-profile guests, 40+ sessions per year

Monthly In-Person Events

event

PORCH Potluck, coaching, roundtables, picnics, sporting events, and exclusive dinners

24/7 Discussion Forum

other

Exclusive online community forum for members to ask questions, share advice, and get referrals

PORCH Hub

other

All-in-one platform with session/event recordings, community-powered content library, and newsletter

PORCH Perks Platform

other

Access to thousands in savings on software tools for businesses, $1M+ in cumulative savings

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Bioenterprise Canada

Guelph, Ontario

Canada's Food Agri-Tech Engine

Bioenterprise is a national, non-profit business accelerator that provides scientific and technical expertise, industry knowledge, business services, and global connections to help companies in the agriculture, agri-food, and bio-based products.

Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingAgricultureClean technologies+2
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CU

Carleton University Innovation Hub

Ottawa, Ontario

Turning Today's Ideas Into Tomorrow's Impact

Carleton University is a dynamic research and teaching institution located in Ottawa, Canada. With over 200 academic programs, it offers a superior learning experience for students from diverse backgrounds.

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EDGE (Sheridan)

Mississauga, Ontario

Where impact and entrepreneurship thrive

EDGE is a vibrant community of people from all backgrounds and walks of life who believe entrepreneurship can make lasting change in society. We support changemakers as they explore entrepreneurial approaches to creating a more equitable and sustainable world. In collaboration with our partners, EDGE provides new and growing ventures with mentorship, learning programs and support to access funding. EDGE is a gateway to Sheridan’s innovation resources and offers physical and virtual communities where impact entrepreneurs can thrive.

HC

Humber Centre for Entrepreneurship

Toronto, Ontario

Established in 1967, Humber is one of Canada’s leading postsecondary institutions. Committed to student success through excellence in teaching and learning, Humber serves 31,000 full-time students and 56,000 continuing education registrants. With an internationally recognized reputation for quality learning, Humber offers a wide-range of career-focused opportunities for students to personalize their educational path, including 180 full-time programs across more than 40 fields of study, 200 part-time and 60 online programs or courses. More than four out of five of Humber graduates are employed within six months of completing their studies.

General/industry agnostic
Foundations & Ecosystem-Building