Highlights
Tuition fee
8000 CAD / full
8000 CAD / full
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Tuition fee
8000 CAD / full
8000 CAD / full
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Duration
7 days
Duration
7 days
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Richmond, Canada
Campus location
Richmond, Canada
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Idea to Market course at WBCP is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to transform innovative ideas into viable businesses. Students learn to validate concepts, conduct market research, and develop business models, gaining practical tools to launch startups prepared for global opportunities. Have the opportunity to train for your future career. Ask for our special scholarships! 

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

Language

English
IELTS
5.5

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

  • Richmond, Canada

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS
5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Aged at least 19 years of age.
  • Secondary Graduation 
International students must attend the Western British Columbia Polytechnic College Entrance Meeting AND provide one of the following:
  • 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

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    8000 CAD / full
    8000 CAD / full
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    8000 CAD / full
    8000 CAD / full

Funding

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