TBDC Pivot is for global founders seeking a clear market entry strategy, faster traction, and access to customers, partners, and capital.
TBDC Pivot is a market expansion program for investor-backed, global startups seeking to scale into North America. Curated growth strategies. Market-readiness assessments. Targeted matchmaking.
Move forward with clarity with a feasibility report. Assess product or market risks and their mitigations. Identify enterprise buyers in your sector, determine in-market competition, and build a go-to-market strategy. Navigate funding gaps, get legal insights and explore regulatory barriers. Get targeted introductions to the right people before market entry.
6-8 weeks • Virtual
Stress-test positioning and refine go-to-market strategies 1-on-1 with experienced operators who have already scaled in North America. Secure direct, curated meetings with sector-specific investors and enterprise buyers. Access government funding programs and strategic partnerships – all aligned to your specific startup.
5-days • In-person in Toronto
Get matched with industry experts for monthly strategy sessions with on-demand access. Gain clarity on regulatory expectations and advice on incorporation. Prepare for investor readiness and fundraising rounds. Get actionable insights that transform traction into revenue. This is scaling beyond market entry.
3-6 months • Virtual or in-person
You are a founder in India, UAE, APAC or other high-growth emerging markets, with an in-market B2B solution in deeptech, AI or SaaS, ready for a North American market entry.
You are actively planning to pursue customers, partners and investors from Ontario. You have traction and a team with industry credibility and relevant domain expertise – but want guidance on how to expand with confidence into a new market.
Are you based in Europe or still at startup stage?
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Every company is different: your structure, your revenue model, your regulatory barriers. TBDC gives you the right playbook for your expansion into North America.
36 years of proven outcomes, across 70+ countries and 14 sectors.
We are committed to giving founders the connections and clarity they need to move forward at speed. From risk mitigation around regulatory barriers, compliance, market readiness to buyer access, and fundraising preparedness.
Jul. 15, 2026
Expand into North America through Ontario, a leading hub for global founders. Access top tech talent, strong non-dilutive R&D funding, and a stable, growth-ready business environment.
Scale across 1.5B+ consumers through global trade access, with lower operating costs, no employer healthcare burden, and fast-track hiring via Global Talent Stream, all within a reliable G7 economy.
As North America’s gateway, Ontario offers a rare trifecta: top-tier tech talent, generous non-dilutive R&D support, and a stable, high-growth environment built for global scale.
From here, founders can reach 1.5 billion consumers across global markets, while benefiting from lower operating costs, universal healthcare that reduces hiring burden, and fast-track immigration to scale teams quickly. All within a reliable, G7-stable economy designed for long-term growth.
Direct access to major U.S. markets and 1.5B consumers across 15 free-trade markets, tariff-free.
SR&ED tax credits and government grants fund innovation and reduce R&D costs.
Fast, founder-friendly immigration. Programs like Global Talent Stream enable work permits smoothly.
Top-tier talent density. Toronto–Waterloo corridor has ~370K+ tech workers, one of North America’s largest hubs.
Lower operating costs. Universal healthcare removes employer insurance burden; salaries below major U.S. tech hubs.
Investor-friendly regulations and G7 stability mean easier capital access and lower business risk.
Pivot is built for international founders from India, UAE, APAC or other high-growth emerging markets. Founders inside Europe can apply through other programs, with a similar alignment to stage and sector.
Pivot fees vary by cohort and stage. Some programs may be partially or fully government-funded. Contact our team for next steps.
No. There are no hidden costs, success fees or commissions charged.
TBDC does more than just investor matchmaking. We focus on goal and value alignment between all stakeholders, matching your specific startup with potential customers, sector-fit advisors, fractional C-suite executives, and investors.
Jul. 15, 2026
Sep. 20-25, 2026
