The Experts in Global Mobility Programs
Canada Startup Visa Program
Offers permanent residency to entrepreneurs launching innovative businesses in Canada.
Australia National Innovation Visa Program
Offers permanent residency to accomplished professionals who commercialize research with accredited research institutions.
Portugal HQA Visa Program
Offers residency to highly skilled professionals to develop high-value projects that will positively impact Portugal.
Alberta Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Program (Canada)
Offers permanent residency to entrepreneurs launching innovative businesses in Canada.
United States EB-2 NIW Visa Program
For exceptional business talent launching startups that strengthen the U.S. and align with America's national interests.
We Counsel Professionals
Who Want Global Mobility
For over a decade, Empowered Startups has been at the forefront of facilitating global mobility for professionals eager to expand their horizons and relocate their ideas, businesses, and families to new countries and markets. As experts in global mobility, we specialize in training, mentoring, and counselling entrepreneurs to successfully launch new, innovative businesses in diverse markets, thereby bringing immediate value to local economies. Empowered Startups is strategically headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with additional offices in the USA and Portugal, ensuring a robust support network for professionals aspiring to thrive in Canada, Australia, the USA, and the EU.
Startup Accelerator and Incubator
for International Entrepreneurs
Empowered Startups is officially designated by the Canadian Government and exclusively endorsed by the Government of Portugal as a trusted partner in business immigration. Through strategic partnerships with universities, polytechnics, and businesses around the world, we provide access to global innovation and commercialization opportunities alongside pathways to residency and citizenship in desirable countries and cities.
Startup Programs for Global Mobility in 4 Countries
We have recognized programs, teams and offices across four different global jurisdictions, each with unique opportunities to start and grow innovative businesses. Each location offers the opportunity for founders and their families to earn permanent residency and citizenship.
As believers that startups are for everyone, we also offer unique programming for indigenous peoples, universities and high schools.
Join the Leading Startup Accelerator & Visa Program Today
We have a dynamic team of experts waiting to learn more about your organization, business, innovation, and immigration goals.
Our programs are open to immediate enrollment for qualified people and organizations.
Start Anytime, Anywhere with Our Startup Visa Programs
As businesspeople, innovators, domain experts, and entrepreneurs, we understand you have competing demands that require you to be in many different locations, so all of our programs are built to cater to this reality. Our online platform and guidance allow you to manage your new endeavour from anywhere on the planet while maintaining your other obligations.
Empowering Startups with Award-Winning Tools & Guidance
Our award-winning startup training tools and mentorship are used and recognized by leading university labs, startup incubators, innovation hubs, and online-learning organizations. Using our tools and methodology, we have mentored, accelerated, and incubated a notable portfolio of international and domestic business ideas across the globe.