Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage startup founders! Take your startup idea from concept to launch with DMZ Innisfil Launchpad—a free program delivered by the Town of Innisfil Economic Development team designed to help you validate your idea and build a strong foundation for success. 

Program Details  

The DMZ Innisfil Launchpad Program is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs validate their business ideas and work towards launching their startup. Program participants will join a 6 week program focused on building a strong foundation for success.  

The DMZ Innisfil Launchpad program will include: 

  • Self-paced online course with 80+ expert-curated lessons to guide your startup journey 
  • 3 virtual workshops on idea validation, product development & go-to-market strategies 
  • 3 in-person meetups to connect with fellow founders, mentors & local entrepreneurs 

The program will run from May 6 until June 12, 2025. Spots are limited and the deadline to register for the program is May 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.  

Register for the DMZ Innisfil Launchpad Program

DMZ Innisfil Launchpad Program Poster

Requirements 

DMZ Innisfil Past Cohort Member

The Town of Innisfil provides the DMZ Innisfil Launchpad program at no cost to aspiring entrepreneurs located in Innisfil and Simcoe County. The program can accommodate 100 aspiring entrepreneurs and spots will be allocated on a first come – first serve basis.

Aspiring founders must be able to commit to working on their startup idea 5 hours per week during the six weeks the program will run. Aspiring founders must be able to attend all 3 virtual workshops that will be hosted on the following dates:

  • Validation Workshop – May 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
  • Product Market Fit Workshop – May 22 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
  • Early Stage Growth Workshop – June 3 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

Program Schedule  

Phase 1 (May 6 to May 14) 

  • Program Kick-Off Meeting (Virtual) - May 6 from 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
  • Online course - Chapter 1 and Chapter 2
  • Validation Workshop (Virtual) - May 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • In-Person Peer Coaching Meetup - May 14 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.   

Phase 2 (May 14 to May 27) 

  • Online Course - Chapter 3 to Chapter 9
  • Product Market Fit Workshop (Virtual) - May 22 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • In-Person Peer Coaching Meetup - May 27 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

Phase 3 (May 27 to June 10) 

  • Online Course – Chapter 10 to Chapter 14
  • Early-Stage Growth Workshop (Virtual) – June 3 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • In-Person Peer Coaching Meetup – June 4 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Graduation Networking Event June 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.