Canadian International Ventures

Structured startup programs for global entrepreneurs, institutions, and innovation partners

CI Ventures helps founders, universities, investors and program operators assess, structure and track early-stage startups through clear programs, living records and evidence-based reporting.

Cohort progress
Objectives met, by cycle
Cohort 05Prior cohort
Capital raised
Pre-seed round
$425,000
vs $400,000 target
AUGSEPOCTNOVDEC
Intake score
Readiness, out of 100
/ 100
Team82
Market76
Traction74
Operating since 2018
+
International startups supported
2018 — present
$M+
Capital raised across portfolio companies
Cumulative
+
Countries of origin represented
Cohort scope
K+
Hours of support
Program delivery
Startups we’ve supported
Supported startup logoAntierEastern MedTechArtbatNeo MenuFlyzySavartHappheQbitSCMeSpotzweKurnectQuantlio Investments
01Why CI Ventures

Built on years of operating across Canada’s entrepreneur immigration ecosystem

Operating depth

Direct experience in Canada’s immigrant entrepreneur and post-secondary entrepreneurship programming.

Network

Relationships with angel groups, venture capital partners, mentor networks, and post-secondary institutions across Canada.

Methodology

Structured assessment and reporting model designed for the next generation of startup-development programs.

PICKERING, ON43.86°N / 79.09°WN = 60+ COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
What we provide — structured startup pathways
For founders
Build value

Build value and credibility through structured progress.

For institutions
Commercialize innovation

Commercialize innovation with a research-grade pipeline.

For investors & partners
Decide with data

Make better decisions with better startup data.

02The CI Ventures model

Three pillars. One operating system for startup development.

CI Ventures combines startup support, investor visibility, and structured reporting over time. It’s the difference between a relationship and an operating system.

Hover a pillar below to light up its layer
01 · INTAKEAssess readiness02 · PROGRAMMINGStructured progress03 · OUTPUTSTrack and report
Pillar 01 — Intake

Assess startup readiness

Standardized intake calibrated to startup stage. We separate signal from polish before the first cycle begins.

  • Founder & team review
  • Cognitive & behavioural assessment
  • Market & traction validation
  • Investor-readiness screening
Explore intake →
Pillar 02 — Programming

Structured startup progress

Objective-focused cycles, living startup records, and accountability checkpoints designed alongside investors and mentors.

  • Cycle objectives & milestones
  • Mentor & investor engagement
  • Living startup records
  • Cognitive & behavioural checkpoints
Explore programming →
Pillar 03 — Outputs

Track & report

Living records and benchmarked reporting fit for founders, investors, post-secondary partners, and government oversight.

  • Cycle-level progress reporting
  • Portfolio benchmark comparisons
  • Investor & partner updates
  • Continuous startup data
Explore outputs →
03The platform

The operating system in action.

Every startup, continuously preserved.

Replaces periodic reporting with rolling, evolving records. A single source of truth for startups, mentors, investors, and program staff.

How teams think, decide, and adapt.

A scientifically grounded layer of behavioural, cognitive, and emotional data, captured at three points across the program.

Startup living recordCycle 03 · In progress

Sample Startup, Inc.

Pre-seed · Digital health · Toronto · 2026 cohort
CI Ventures journey · Session history
2025-11Intake · Score 78/100
2026-01Cycle 01 review · 2/2 met
2026-03Cycle 02 review · 1/2 met, stretch met
2026-05Cycle 03 kickoff · panel: 4 investors
Progress · Previous objectives
Close $400k SAFE$425k closed
Onboard 2 design partners3 onboarded
Stretch: regulatory pre-sub filedMet
Financial snapshot
CASH$612k
BURN / MO$71k
RUNWAY8.6 mo
HEADCOUNT5
Diagnostic engineSimulated feed

Team signal · Cohort 05

Individual & team level · Three checkpoints
THINKDECIDEADAPTALIGNRECOVER
BASELINEEstablishes the starting signal.Pre-application
MID-PROGRAMSurfaces team dynamics early enough to intervene.Between cycles 2 & 3
OUTCOMECloses the longitudinal record for each cohort.End of program
Dimension scores · Baseline → Outcome
Think
61 → 78
Decide
58 → 74
Adapt
52 → 71
Align
66 → 80
Recover
49 → 69
Three checkpoints · Individual & team level · A continuous record per cohort
Sample startup and figures are illustrative.
04Choose your pathway

The model is modular. Pick the door that fits.

The same operating system supports four distinct audiences. Each pathway has its own intake process, programming, and reporting layer.

Immigrant & international entrepreneurs building in Canada

For founders & startup teams

Apply for a structured startup assessment and join an objective-focused cycle program. We’ll help you build the credibility, traction, and reporting that institutions and investors actually need to see.

Request a startup assessment →
FOUNDERS · BUILDING IN CANADA
05What founders say

In founders’ own words.

Google Reviews
4.8

Based on 18 reviews

Read all on Google →
CIV has provided us with invaluable support as we scale our business to Canada. Their whole team is very hands-on, making sure founders and investors alike keep making progress through the incubation program. I especially commend our analyst team for working closely with us and pushing us to do our best. I highly recommend working with them!
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Justine ItugotGoogle review
CIV has been an invaluable partner for our startup company in Canada. Their unwavering support and guidance have been instrumental in our journey. When we faced challenges, they were there with expert assistance at every step. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking reliable support.
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Niyongombwa OlivierGoogle review
It’s truly been a pleasure to have them working along with us at the very first stages of our business. I could not express my gratitude enough for their enthusiasm. They have helped our business immensely.
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Peter TranGoogle review
Thank you all team members, especially Mr. Brent to help our startup to determine the right business model penetrating Canadian market. Highly appreciate your support!
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Hoan Nguyen ThaiGoogle review
I could see CIVI team has been working on a professional level. They are really very helpful and supportive.
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Tino TepGoogle review
06Begin

Begin the conversation.

We’re designing the next chapter deliberately. Founder planning your move? Investor or partner thinking about how to engage? Government or peer evaluating program operator? Talk to us.