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The STARTup Visa Program is a unique 15-month initiative backed by the Canadian federal government. It is designed to help entrepreneurs from other countries establish and grow their businesses in Canada, creating jobs and fostering economic prosperity. With three program intakes each year, in February, June, and October, the STARTup Visa Program offers a comprehensive, tailored experience that includes a 3-month virtual accelerator, milestone review, letter of support for immigration, and a 12-month incubation program in Peterborough, Ontario.
Participants in the program will benefit from startup acceleration services and individualized mentorship and coaching opportunities. The program focuses on three key areas: one-on-one mentorship, knowledge and skills training, and networking opportunities.
To further inform the PCCC members about the STARTup Visa Program, the Innovation Cluster and PCCC are hosting a joint webinar on May 25th, from 12-1 pm. The webinar will provide insights into the program, explain the application process, and discuss the benefits of participating. Interested members are encouraged to join the webinar to learn more about this unique opportunity and get their questions answered by the experts.
Camila Durate, Senior Innovation Specialist & Programs Director at Innovation Cluster, said, “We’re thrilled to partner with the PCCC to support Peruvian entrepreneurs in their journey to establish their businesses in Canada. This collaboration will help us provide invaluable resources and opportunities to Peruvian entrepreneurs.”
Ana Maria Villaran, Membership & Sponsoship Director at the Peruvian-Canadian Chamber of Commerce, added, “This partnership with the Innovation Cluster is a significant step towards strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem between Peru and Canada. By working together, we can create a robust support network for our entrepreneurs and contribute to the growth and innovation of both countries.”
For more information about the upcoming webinar, please visit https://startupvisacanadaperu.eventbrite.ca
About the Innovation Cluster
Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas (ICPK) is a non-profit organization that supports entrepreneurs to launch, grow and scale their businesses. They help entrepreneurs reach their business goals so that our local community, job market, and economy continue to grow.
The ICPK supports startup businesses by providing dynamic programming, mentorship, workshops, and networking opportunities to entrepreneurs through three core programs.
STARTUP INCUBATOR – a full-service Startup Incubator Program
STARTup Visa Program Canada – an Immigrant Entrepreneurship Program
FastStart – Student Entrepreneurship Program
For more information on the ICPK, visit Innovation Cluster at www.innovationcluster.ca
Core Funding is provided by The City of Peterborough, Trent University, Fleming College, The City of Kawartha Lakes, OMAFRA, Feddev Ontario, and Franklin Empire.
About Peruvian-Canadian Chamber of Commerce (PCCC)
The Peruvian-Canadian Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting and strengthening trade and investment relationships between Peru and Canada. Through networking events, seminars, and other initiatives, PCCC connects businesses and entrepreneurs from both countries to foster collaboration and growth.
(Lima, Peru) On March 11, the president of the Peruvian-Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Arturo Ruiz; and the president of the National Society of Industries (SNI), Ricardo Márquez, have signed an inter-institutional cooperation agreement to strengthen the promotion of trade and investment, as well as technical and economic cooperation between Peru and Canada.
The Sociedad Nacional de Industrias (SNI) is a Peruvian non-profit institution that promotes the development of the manufacturing industry, drives the market economy, and contributes to the development of the country through technical, economic, labor and tax sector proposals, among others.
With an experience of more than 120 years, they provide their partners with timely and effective services, which are aimed at guaranteeing their access to a privileged network of businesses and services in order to face current and future challenges.
To learn more about their Public Policies, International Affairs, Economic Studies, and Legal Advice please visit their website: https://www.sni.org.pe/
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From left to right: Mr. Carlos Durand – President PERUCAMARAS; Mrs. Annie Villaran – Director Peruvian Canadian Chamber of Commerce; His Excellency Roberto Rodriguez Arnillas – Ambassador of Peru in Canada; Mr. Italo Acha Puertas – Consul General of Peru in Toronto.
On September 23, PCCC’s President Andres Recalde has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with PERUCAMARAS, the guild that brings together chambers of commerce from all regions of Peru, whose associated companies develop activities related to all sectors of economic activity.
With this agreement we strengthen ties of brotherhood and economic integration through the promotion of trade and investments, as well as the technical and economic cooperation between Peru and Canada.
Our objectives are to work mainly in the reciprocal exchange of commercial information to meet institutional needs; and to develop joint activities to promote investment, tourism and mutual trade.
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On July 15, PCCC’s President Andres Recalde has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Canadian Hispanic Bar Association; that represents Canada’s Hispanic & Latin American legal community.
ADEX is the largest private association of exporters in Peru. It is also well known for organizing the annual Entrepreneurial Summit of Peru – CADE.
The MOU is a collaborative venture between these two associations with the ultimate goal of removing barriers among its members. It is a first step towards the common goal to promote Peruvian exports to Canada. The PCCC will contribute with market intelligence and information about opportunities in Canada’s market within next months.