Why is Everyone Talking About “Plan B” Residency Options and Do You Need One?
First off, what exactly is a plan B citizenship? A "plan B citizenship" refers to having a second citizenship as a backup option in case problems or inconveniences arise with one's primary citizenship. This can be for various reasons such as political instability,...
Your Complete 2023 Guide to Canada’s Startup Visa Program
There's never been a better time to apply for the Canada Startup Visa Program. Here's a our 2023 quick-start application guide! Canada’s Start-up Visa Program was built for entrepreneurs from abroad who posess the skills and potential to build businesses in Canada...
NT Water Technologies Receives Grant
NT Water Technologies receives grant to integrate AI into municipal water management NT Water Technologies, a startup in incubation at Empowered Startups, has received a $7,500 Mitacs grant to hire a Master of Civil Engineering student from Concordia University to...
Data Crafters: Manufacturing Profits for Small Businesses
Data Crafters gains traction by helping small businesses to standardize their manufacturing processes and save money Vancouver, B.C – Terrific news from another startup in incubation at Empowered Startups. Data Crafters is excited to announce the success of its launch...
Incubation in Action – Women Love Herbs
Women Love Herbs is an educational platform that gamifies how to identify herbs while empowering women to understand the potential health benefits. The trends of natural products, herbal supplements, and sustainability are rising. Notably, herbal supplement sales in...
Success Stories: Big Things Cooking at DBay Foods
Within a year Doris Tsang has built a profitable startup with 2 employees by sharing her passion for authentic Hong Kong cuisine Vancouver, B.C – Terrific news from another startup in incubation at Empowered Startups. In December 2021, Doris Tsang arrived in Vancouver...
Defastra Launches Dynamic Fraud Detection Software
The number of people impacted by online fraud is increasing. In Canada in 2021, there were 107,240 reports of online fraud and 68,076 victims who lost a combined total of $383.6M. As of October 2022, the annual amount has already increased to over $420M (CAFC, 2022)....
Incubation in Action – WellSpring Data
How WellSpring leveraged the Empowered Startups’ methodology, network, and mentorship to rapidly advance its startup in Canada WellSpring Data is a Vancouver-based SaaS company that helps individuals manage their medical conditions by monitoring and managing real-time...
Canada Startup Visa – What is a Designated Organization?
To formally apply for the Canadian Start-up Visa Program, applicant entrepreneurs need to gain the support of a "Designated Organization" in order to come to Canada to launch grow their innovative business idea. These Designated Organizations review the applicant's...
LEX IT Launches a Chatbot to Make Client Communication More Efficient for Law Firms
LEX IT Launches a Chatbot to Make Client Communication More Efficient for Law Firms Legal services should be accessible and efficient, yet it’s easy for costs to pile up for clients and for lawyers to work extended hours while still struggling to meet deadlines. These...