League of Innovators

RUN BY LEAGUE OF INNOVATORS (LOI)

DURATION

Launch It is self-paced, Labs runs 12 weeks, Boost runs 12 months

GRADES

Ages 15 to 30

LOCATION

Online, open to founders in every province

DEADLINE

Ongoing, join anytime

WHO CAN APPLY

Canadian founders aged 15 to 30 who are building something. Launch It is open enrolment. Labs and Boost are selective, judged on traction, fit and readiness for the stage.

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

The largest youth startup accelerator in Canada, a national charity founded by Hootsuite founder Ryan Holmes. Launch It is a free self-paced course for getting an idea off the ground. Labs is the flagship 12-week virtual accelerator, with workshops, mentors, AMA sessions and a cohort of other young founders. Boost is a 12-month program for founders further along. All three are free and take no equity, and the deposits are returned on completion. Applications for the fall 2026 Labs cohort opened in July 2026.

HOW TO APPLY

1 Review the details and eligibility on the official program site.

2 Prepare the application materials it asks for.

3 Apply or sign up on the official site. You can join anytime.

THIS PROGRAM IS

Free

Launch It is self-paced, Labs runs 12 weeks, Boost runs 12 months · Ages 15 to 30

DEADLINE Ongoing, join anytime

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