Helping companies determine if they are ready to scale their business
Supported by the Venture Acceleration Program with Innovate BC.
The Market Validation Training program is intended for entrepreneurs who are working to gain customer traction and need a proven start-up approach for building their business.
The program runs over several months, following a curriculum based on innovation where you will work through course materials, attend workshops, and participate in one-on-one mentoring sessions. You will connect with expert facilitators and mentors to focus on business strategy and help take your venture to the next stage.
Workshop dates: October 23, November 20, December 11, January 22, February 12, and February 13.
Applications are now closed for 2023. Please check back in early 2024 for program updates.
Immersive and Tailored Knowledge
By the end of the program, you will leave knowing who your customers are, what investors are looking for, the foundations of proforma, and the key milestones to help your business grow. Our curriculum is designed by accomplished entrepreneurs, investors and industry experts.
The session cadence is about once a month so you can learn the concepts and apply them between sessions with mentor guidance.
Session 1 - Customer discovery and market research
Session 2 - Market segmentation, customer personas, storytelling
Session 3 - Partnering; sales strategy; regulatory environment
Session 4 - Unit economics; back of the napkin financial projections
Session 5 - TBD based on cohort and individual company needs
The session dates are: October 23, November 20, December 11, January 22 from 1-3:30 PM PT. February 12 and 13 will be held from 1-4PM.
Want to know more? Register our info session on September 28th from 12:00-1:00 pm.
Program Overview
Hear from past participants
"Going through the MVT program was very valuable for me. Most of all being paired with my mentor was a godsend. She provided great insights from her work experience, excellent ideas and suggestions, and I believe we will be friends going forward."
Gil Schneider, CEO, L9 BioScience Inc
"Once we were accepted into the program, the services were tailored to our company's needs. We have been mentored by experts and have access to resources that help us build a solid foundation to tackle the challenges we face as a tech company. We believe without VentureLabs and the Market Validation Training program, we would not be here today when it comes down to the foundations and processes that we need to consider.”
Alejandro Otero, co-founder, CompanyOn
Signing up is easy and takes less than ten minutes. After completing the short online form, we'll get in touch if you are selected for the program. There are a limited number of spots, so sign up now!
The workshop dates are October 23, November 20, December 11, January 22, and February 26 from 1-3:30 PM PT.
Where: Hybrid.
How to apply:
- Preview the application link to prepare your answers
- Complete the form
- We will be in touch with you if you're selected
Applications are now closed for 2023. Please check back in early 2024 for program updates.
We’re delivering Market Validation Training alongside our partners in the BC Acceleration Network.