# Labs

LOI's flagship accelerator for founders with an MVP who are ready to find product–market fit. 12 weeks of AMAs with world-class founders, peer huddles, expert workshops, and real momentum.

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## Build. Test. Find your market fit.

Have an MVP? Start here.

Labs is LOI's flagship 12-week accelerator for founders who have built an MVP, gained early customer validation, and are seeking product–market fit. The program focuses on traction, leadership, and sustainable business growth.

Over 12 weeks you'll work alongside 50–60 other ventures, attend live sessions with world-class guest founders, and get the accountability and support you need to move fast.

### After Labs

**Boost — 12-Month Residency**  
Founders who demonstrate traction in Labs can apply to Boost — LOI's 12-month mastery program for scaling ventures with Scale and Growth streams.

## 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.

## What to Expect

### 12 weeks that change how you build.

**Live Sessions**  
- 2–4 live 1-hour sessions per week
- AMAs with world-class founders and operators
- Expert-led workshops on product, sales, and pitch
- Alumni panels featuring LOI success stories
- 12 themed weeks: customers, product, growth, leadership, resilience

**Peer Huddles**  
- Optional Founder Huddles — small groups of up to 10
- Weekly peer accountability and goal-setting
- A trusted crew to pressure-test ideas and decisions
- National peer network across every province
- Connections that last well beyond the 12 weeks

**Demo Day & Beyond**  
- End-of-cohort Founder Showcase to pitch your progress
- Access to $100K+ in the LOI Venture Package
- Eligibility to apply for Boost — LOI's 12-month residency
- Lifetime LOI alumni community access
- Ongoing connection to mentors and the LOI network

## The Details

- **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.

### Labs 16 is full. Join the waitlist for Labs 17.

No tuition. No equity. Just world-class mentors, a cohort of serious founders, and 12 weeks to build what matters.

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