Start-up Visa Program 2026
The Start-up Visa Program is a Canadian route granting PR to entrepreneurs with a qualifying business idea backed by a designated organisation. GoBroad tracks Canada visa policy changes to this route in real time and lists visa-sponsored jobs from employers who hire international and Indian professionals, so you can act the moment something changes.
Sponsorship
Designated org support
Grants
Permanent residence
Requires
Letter of support + language
Who the Start-up Visa Program is for
Countries offering the Start-up Visa Program
Frequently asked questions
What is the Start-up Visa Program?
Start-up Visa Program is a Canadian route granting PR to entrepreneurs with a qualifying business idea backed by a designated organisation. A commitment from a designated incubator, angel group or VC fund is the key to the Start-up Visa.
Does the Start-up Visa Program lead to visa-sponsored jobs?
GoBroad lists only visa-sponsored roles and tracks Canada updates for this route, so you can find employers hiring under it and check take-home salary in INR before applying.
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