Venture for Canada

Need help moving projects forward? The Venture for Canada Internship Program helps startups and SMEs access motivated, tech-savvy student talent while covering 50% of wages (up to $5,000 per student, per term).

Learn More:
https://ventureforcanada.ca/employers/interns?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=erc

Big news for Canada's workforce and economy.

Prime Minister Mark Carney just announced AI for All, Canada's new national AI strategy. The goal? Make sure Canadians, businesses, and communities actually benefit from AI, not just watch from the sidelines.

The targets are ambitious: 250,000 AI-related jobs by 2031, nearly $200B in economic growth, and AI adoption among Canadian businesses jumping from 12% to 60% by 2034. The strategy also includes free AI training for Canadians and extra support for small and medium-sized businesses getting started with AI tools.

Our CEO Steven Wang put it well: if we want Canadian businesses to succeed in an AI-enabled economy, we need to make sure the next generation of talent has real opportunities to build practical experience.

Read our full breakdown of what's in the strategy and what it means for workers, entrepreneurs, and organizations across the country.

https://bit.ly/4ulZptN

We welcome the federal government's AI Strategy and its focus on AI adoption and workforce readiness.

Canada's opportunity isn't just to lead in AI research—it's to help businesses, especially SMEs, adopt AI successfully while ensuring students and early-career workers develop practical AI skills.

Through our work-integrated learning programs, employer partnerships, and SWPP-supported initiatives, Venture for Canada is already helping bridge these two challenges.

Canada doesn't just need AI creation. It needs AI adoption. And that means helping businesses and talent grow together.

https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/en/artificial-intelligence-ecosystem/overview-canadas-national-artificial-intelligence-strategy

Need support moving an idea from concept to ex*****on?

Partner with student talent through the Venture for Canada Intrapreneurship Program.

Deadline to submit a project is June 5th!

https://bit.ly/4vyqMls

We actually came across a listing for a coffee shop storefront recently 😳

Gotta love Facebook Marketplace 🙂‍↕️

ETA (Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition) is becoming one of the most interesting paths into entrepreneurship because you don’t need to start from zero.

But buying a business without understanding due diligence is how people end up inheriting problems instead of opportunity.

And that’s EXACTLY why we built ETA Bootcamp Montreal.

Over 4 weeks, participants learn how to source deals, evaluate businesses, understand financing, and build a real acquisition strategy alongside operators, investors, and acquisition experts.

If you’ve ever caught yourself browsing business listings and wondering “wait… could I actually do this?” this program is for you.

Registration is closing soon for ETA Bootcamp Montreal! 🚨

Grab your spot now before it’s too late. Link in bio!

In case you were wondering what we have in store for our Alumni Summit weekend, here’s a quick look 👀

🗓️  June 5-7, Toronto 📍

🚀 Friday Night – Kicking things off at the Mixer + Recruiting Corner. Good vibes, great people, catch up with old friends, maybe make a few new ones along the way.

🚀 Saturday – A full day of keynotes, career circles, real talk panels, industry roundtables. Then our Community Gala to cap it all off. Gear up for music, grad celebration, awards and a photobooth!

🚀 Sunday – Wind down at a Coffee Chat with another alum at a handpicked Toronto cafe! High vibes, chill vibes and everything in between. Tickets are $139 and only a few are left!!

Grab yours by heading to the link in our bio 🎟️👆

We’re on a mission to make ETA more accessible… 👏
10 FULL scholarships are now available for ETA Bootcamp Montreal! ⚡️ Link in bio to apply!

To help broaden access to Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition, Venture for Canada is offering 100% subsidies for participants who self-identify as Black and/or female.

If you’ve been curious about buying a business but weren’t sure where to start, this is a chance to learn directly from operators, investors, and acquisition experts in a hands-on bootcamp built for future business buyers.

Plus, the application takes less than 5 minutes!

Don’t miss this opportunity to forge your own path into entrepreneurship and be your own boss 🚀

Registration closes MAY 27!!

Happy Holidays from all of us at Venture for Canada! ❄️

We hope your holiday season is filled with joy, rest, and moments of reflection.

Looking ahead to 2026, we’re excited for what the future holds. We wish you a year brimming with innovative ideas, bold moves, exciting opportunities, and meaningful connections. Together, we'll continue to empower the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders to make a lasting impact.

Please note that our office will be closed for the holidays from December 25th to January 1st. We look forward to reconnecting and kicking off an impactful 2026 with you on January 2nd! 🌟

🎁 The holiday season is here and shopping Canadian has never been more meaningful! Supporting local businesses doesn’t just make gifts special, it’s a powerful way to spend with intention. Local purchases can inject billions into our economy, support thousands of jobs, and champion brands that reflect our values.

Many of the companies featured below have partnered with Venture for Canada through our Intrapreneurship Program—creating innovative products and meaningful opportunities for entrepreneurial youth across Canada.

Check out these incredible Canadian companies that our community loves and learn how your support can help build a stronger economy: Foodies in the kitchen , Happy cramps , Acoshia, OHME Foods , Mangata Apothecary & Consults; Lactation & Herbalism

🇨🇦 Support local, shop with intention, and give gifts that make a difference.

🔗 Read more on our blog: https://ow.ly/tlU750XHsqe

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👉 Employers: Want to bring fresh ideas into your business? Apply to be a VFC Intrapreneurship Project Partner for our January 2026 cohort—applications are open until December 30th. https://ow.ly/asPV50XHuFW

👉 Students: Looking for flexible, paid experience? English applications for January are now closed, but you can still indicate your interest for future cohorts (https://ow.ly/4vgI50XHuGr)— and French students can apply until January 5th, 2026 (https://ow.ly/Yttb50XHuGR).