Planet Hatch
Business Immigrant Essentials Accelerator.

A 5-week acceleration program that helps newcomer entrepreneurs start and scale their business fast with the essential skills and knowledge for Canadian entrepreneurship success.

Apply Now

Benefits of joining the Business Immigrant Essentials Accelerator

Access to resources and support for culture, communications, and networking, Canadian business regulations, and Canadian business standards and best practices.
Tailored business counselling.
The ability to expand your network of business professionals in New Brunswick.
Ongoing support throughout the development of your customer validation and go-to-market strategy.
Expert-led workshops.
Eligible for funding up to $25,000 for start-up costs.
Full Planet Hatch Membership and Benefits.

Training

The BIE Accelerator is a specialized 5 week program involving cohort-based learning, workshops with subject matter experts, and one-on-one business counselling.

Covering these key topics:

Culture, Communications, and Networking

Canadian Business Regulations

Canadian Business Standards and Best Practices

Landing, Integrating, and Next Steps

Funding

BIE Accelerator participants are eligible to apply for up to $25,000 in funding to support their start-up related expenses. Funding is provided via the Impact Atlantic Fund in the form of an unsecured personal loan with interest rates at 5% annually. Participants must meet the eligibility requirements of the Impact Atlantic Fund prior to applying.

Outcomes

Participants will graduate from the program with a newfound confidence to navigate Canadian business culture.

Graduates will have the opportunity to leapfrog into another dynamic accelerator program offered by Planet Hatch.

Eligible Candidates

Are newcomers to New Brunswick

Have a business idea that they want to pursue

Are committed to participating in workshops over the course of 5 weeks

To take advantage of this unique and dynamic learning opportunity and to jumpstart your business.

If you have any questions about the Business Immigrant Essentials Accelerator please contact our Program Coordinator programs@planethatch.com