SUV Application Form - Spark Centre

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Mobile Phone *

Address

What is your native language?

Are you able to communicate fluently in English and French?

What is the highest level of education you have achieved?

What is your country of origin?

Where are you applying from?

Your LinkedIn URL

Where do you plan to reside once you arrive in Canada? Provide address or city? (1000 Characters)

Company Information

Company Name *

Currently, what stage best describes your business *

Is your company currently incorporated? If yes, please state which country(s) it is incorporated in?

If business is not yet incorporated in Canada, please state the plan to incorporate.

How long have you been working on your business? (months, years)

Please state your percentage ownership of business. (Numbers only no % symbol)

Company Website *

Is this your first start-up? *

Yes

What type of business are you running (sector)? *

What is your position within the business?

Describe the Product/Service (2000 Characters) *

Do you have a product or prototype?

Provide link to a video explaining your company and/or showing a demo of your product or service

Please elaborate on the phase of development of your technology. (2000 Characters)

What is your product's unique market offering? (2000 Characters)

Describe the competitive landscape of your product/service in the Canadian market. (2000 Characters)

What can you tell us about your target market and market strategies in Canada? (2000 Characters) *

Evidence of market interest in Canada (2000 Characters)

How much Canadian funds are you bringing to operate your business in Canada? (Numbers Only)

Describe your skill sets and experience, including relevant startup experience. (2000 Characters)

Why do you want to move or expand your business to Canada? What's the advantages? (2000 Characters)

Do you plan on still operating your business in your country? If no, explain why. (2000 Characters)

What makes Durham Region ideal for your business? What's your hiring plan. (2000 Characters)

Where do you plan to set up business in Canada?

Founder Information

How many Founders does your Company have? *

Team Information

Please elaborate on the Team Development Phase (2000 Characters)

How did the founders get connected with each other to form this business? (2000 Characters)

Spark Centre

What key areas do you wish to strengthen through us? What are your business needs? (2000 Characters)

Companies are expected to remain in Durham Region area in Ontario. How do you feel about this?

Have you or are you planning to apply to other Designated Startup Visa Organizations in Canada?

Yes

Please list the other Designated Startup Visa Organizations you have applied to.

Why did you select Spark Centre as your designated business incubator? (2000 Characters)

Are you aware of the services offered by Spark Centre? If yes, please explain. (2000 Characters)

Would you be able to visit the Spark Centre if invited prior to being approved?

Yes

How many office desks will you require at Spark Centre?

When would you be ready to come to Canada?

If there is an urgency to come to Canada for business prior to residence provide. (2000 Characters)

How did you hear about Spark Centre? (2000 Characters)

Business Details

How much funding total has your company raised to date? (Numbers Only)

How do you plan on funding your business upon arriving to Canada? (2000 Characters)

Intellectual Property Involved in your technology

Do you fully own this technology and this Intellectual Property?

Yes

Please explain your company's Intellectual Property ownership position (2000 Characters)

Do you have a Business Plan?

Yes

Do you have audited financials for past 2 years?

Yes

Do you have a Shareholder's Agreement?

Yes

Please describe any assistance you had with this application and your Business Plan.

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