Find your program.

LOI has a program for every stage of the founder journey. Tell us where you are and we’ll point you to the right next step.

Pick your stage - we’ll show you exactly where to go.

Stage 1

I have an idea
Exploring or validating a problem. Haven’t built anything yet — or just getting started.
→ Launch It

Stage 2

I have an MVP
Built something, have early users or customers, looking to reach product–market fit.
→ Labs

Stage 3

I’m scaling
Found product–market fit, growing revenue and team, ready for the next level.
→ Boost

Step 1 of 3 — CURRENTLY PAUSED

Launch It

Idea → Validation
LOI’s self-paced entry program. Six guided levels walking you through customer discovery, problem validation, and early business design. No cohort schedule — start any time, move at your own pace.

  • Format: Online, self-paced
  • Structure: Six guided levels with reflection & feedback
  • Duration: Flexible — start and finish anytime
  • Feedback: Optional written feedback from the LOI team
  • Eligibility: Founders aged 15–30 across Canada
  • Cost: Free and equity-free. Always.

Who’s It For

🌱 Curious about entrepreneurship
Founders aged 15–30 who are exploring what it means to build something from scratch.

💡 In the idea stage
Builders with an idea (or a spark of one) who want to stress-test it before going all in.

🔍 Learning to validate
Founders who want to understand customer needs and learn the discipline of problem validation.

🚀 Preparing for Labs
Those building toward LOI’s flagship 12-week accelerator and want a strong foundation first.

Step 2 of 3 — LOI’s Flagship Program

Labs

Building → Market Fit
LOI’s flagship 12-week accelerator for founders with an MVP seeking product–market fit. Weekly AMAs with world-class founders, peer huddles, hands-on workshops, and a national cohort who push each other.

  • Duration: 12 weeks — Fall & Winter cohorts
  • Cohort Size: 50–60 ventures (~80–90 founders)
  • Schedule: 2–4 live 1-hour sessions per week
  • Format: Online — open to all Canadian founders
  • Eligibility: Founders aged 15–30 with an MVP and early traction
  • Cost: Free and equity-free. $120 refundable deposit to confirm your spot.

Who’s It For

🚀 You have an MVP and early traction
You've built something, shown it to real customers, and have some signal that people care about the problem you're solving.

🎯 You're testing toward product–market fit
You're actively talking to customers, iterating fast, and ready to find the insight that unlocks real growth.

⏰ Ready to go full-time within 6 months
You're serious about this venture and committed to showing up fully for 12 weeks of structured programming.

🌎 Founders aged 15–30 across Canada
Labs runs twice a year with Fall and Winter cohorts. Apply from anywhere in Canada — no postal code filter, ever.

Step 3 of 3 — Advanced Year-Long Accelerator

Boost

Founder → CEO
Boost is LOI’s 12-month residency for founders who have achieved product–market fit and are ready to scale. Through six Deep Dive Days per year, small accountability groups, and access to LOI’s national expert network, you’ll build the systems, team, and mindset to grow sustainably and lead with confidence.

  • Duration: 12 months — one cohort per year
  • Cohort Size: 30–40 ventures (~50–60 founders)
  • Schedule: Six virtual Deep Dive Days + founder huddles + optional in-person events
  • Streams: Scale stream and Growth stream — matched to your stage
  • Format: Online — open to Canadian founders in every province
  • Eligibility: Founders under 30 with demonstrated traction and product–market fit
  • Cost: Free and equity-free. $250 refundable deposit to confirm your spot.

Who’s It For

📈 Founders at product–market fit
You’ve found what works and are ready to pour fuel on the fire — scaling customers, revenue, and team.

🌎 Expanding into new markets
You’re moving beyond your first market and need the strategy, systems, and network to do it right.

👥 Shifting from builder to leader
You’re growing a team and stepping into your role as CEO — not just the person writing code or closing deals.

⚖️ Building for sustainability
You want to grow without burning out — building systems and culture that last well beyond you.

Not Sure Where to Start?

We’ll help you figure it out.

Not sure which program fits your stage? Join one of our free bi-weekly virtual onboarding sessions. You’ll talk directly with the LOI team, get honest answers, and leave knowing exactly where to start.

  • Duration: Free. 30 minutes. Bi-weekly virtual group calls.

💬 Talk to the Team Directly
Email us with your stage and what you’re building. We’ll reply within 1–2 business days with a recommendation.

📚 Read the Program Pages
Each program page has a full breakdown of who it’s for, what to expect, and how to apply — with founder testimonials.

❓ Check the FAQ
Questions about eligibility, cost, or the process? The FAQ answers the most common ones in detail.

Canada's largest free accelerator for founders under 30. Building the next generation of Canadian entrepreneurs since 2017.