Founder Acceleration: LABS
Build traction. Find your fit.
Welcome to Labs—the accelerator where ideas become ventures, and the young people who have them become entrepreneurs. Over 12 weeks, you’ll refine your product, grow your customer base, and build the skills and confidence to move from early traction to product–market fit.
Program Overview
Labs is LOI’s flagship 12-week accelerator program for founders who have built an MVP, gained early customer validation, and are seeking product–market fit. The program focuses on traction, leadership, and sustainable business growth.
Who's it for?
- You have an MVP and some early traction.
- You’re testing with customers and want to reach product market fit.
- You’re ready to go full-time on your business within the next six months.
The Details
Duration: 12-weeks (Fall & Winter cohorts)
Cohort size: 50-60 ventures (~80-90 founders)
Schedule: 2-4, 1hr live sessions per week
Cost: free and equity free (a $250 refundable deposit required to confirm participation)
What to expect:
- 12 weeks of themed learning covering customers, product, marketing, pitching, leadership, and resilience.
- AMAs with top entrepreneurs, panels with alumni, and expert-led workshops.
- Optional Founder Huddles — small peer groups (up to 10 founders) that meet weekly for support, goal-setting, and accountability.
What you'll walk away with:
- A refined business model and clear growth strategy.
- Deeper insight into your customer and product.
- Confidence to scale and lead your venture.
- A national network of founders and mentors who’ve been there.
The Venture Package
Every founder in the LOI community gets access to our Venture Package—exclusive perks, discounts, and resources from partners like AWS, Google, Hootsuite, and more. It’s everything you need to save money, scale faster, and focus on what matters most: building your venture
Currently, the venture package is valued at over $100,000!
Past speakers have included
Ryan Holmes
Founder, Hootsuite
Michele Romanow
Founder, Clearbanc & CBC Dragon
Chip Wilson
Founder, Lululemon Athletica
Tara Bosch
Founder, Smart Sweets
Bruce Croxon
Founder, Lavalife & Round 13
CBC Dragon
Ash Maurya
Creator of Lean Canvas
Labs ALUMNI
Real founders. Real progress.
The Labs community is made up of founders who are changing industries and rewriting what success looks like. From health and sustainability to fintech and food innovation, our alumni are proving that big ideas can start anywhere—and grow everywhere.
Want a sneak peek?
Every Labs cohort brings together some of Canada’s most driven young founders—from first-time builders to fast-scaling innovators. Check out the incredible ventures from past cohorts and get inspired by what’s possible.
Tired of building alone?
Join Canada's largest young founder community. You'll get:
a crazy network
$100K + in perks
access to meetups
a founder community for life