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
Please complete the DMZ Innisfil Program Form to express your interest in the DMZ Innisfil Launchpad Program.
We’ll keep you informed once applications open for the 2026 program.
Requirements
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.
Program Schedule
Phase 1
- Program Kick-Off Meeting
- Online course - Chapter 1 and Chapter 2
- Validation Workshop
- In-Person Peer Coaching Meetup
Phase 2
- Online Course - Chapter 3 to Chapter 9
- Product Market Fit Workshop
- In-Person Peer Coaching Meetup
Phase 3
- Online Course – Chapter 10 to Chapter 14
- Early-Stage Growth Workshop
- In-Person Peer Coaching Meetup
- Graduation Networking Event