Overview
The Idea to Market course at Western British Columbia Polytechnic College serves as a pre-acceleration gateway for the Federal Start-up Visa Immigration Pathway. It equips students with the skills to uncover innovative solutions, design business models, and apply critical thinking to entrepreneurial challenges.
- Participants learn to conduct market and industry research to validate proposed solutions, leverage business toolkits, and collaborate with peers to create and set up ventures. The program emphasizes practical strategies for turning ideas into successful businesses in competitive markets.
- WBCPC provides real-world experience that enhances employability and practical knowledge. Career opportunities include roles such as Entrepreneur, with graduates prepared to launch and scale technology-driven startups.
- Located in Richmond, British Columbia, just 30 minutes from Vancouver, WBCPC provides an environment that fosters innovation and global business integration.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Kick-off and Ideation
- Idea Validation
- Business Model Workshop
- Financing the New Venture & Pitch Deck Development
- Pitch Day
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 7 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Richmond, Canada
Disciplines
Entrepreneurship Management Studies Innovation Management View 7 other Short Courses in Innovation Management in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Aged at least 19 years of age.
- Secondary Graduation
- CELPIP: 6 overall with a minimum score of 6 in each section
- IELTS: 5.5 overall with a minimum score of 5 in each section
- TOEFL: 158 (computer-based test), TOEFL 59 (internet-based test)
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents8000 CAD / full≈ 8000 CAD / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents8000 CAD / full≈ 8000 CAD / full