Entrepreneurship Fund

The BVZ Entrepreneurship Fund is a community-backed fund fueling innovation at the Brampton Venture Zone by TMU and is committed to providing financial support to visionary founders shaping the landscape of technology startups at BVZ. 

With the incredible generosity of our industry partners and donors spanning Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area, the BVZ Entrepreneurship Fund has successfully raised $200,000 (that has helped fund our entrepreneurs) to date. This generous funding empowers exceptional entrepreneurs dedicated to solving pressing challenges and developing technology solutions for the greater economic and social impact of the Brampton community. 

BVZ Launch (Incubator) Grants:

BVZ Launch Grants are a cornerstone of our commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. Startups accepted into the BVZ Launch incubator become eligible for non-dilutive fellowship funding to help accelerate the development and growth of their ventures.

Since the program's inception, BVZ has awarded $20,000 per startup in 2021–22 (totaling $420,000), $12,000 per startup in 2023 (totaling $216,000), $10,000 per startup in 2025 (totaling $90,000), and $9,000 per startup in 2026 (totaling $90,000). These fellowships come with no equity or intellectual property requirements, allowing founders to retain full ownership of their companies and innovations.

As we move forward, the BVZ fund remains dedicated to supporting committed entrepreneurs with high value grants per startup, placing a special focus on health and wellness startup founders who are addressing tangible issues within the Brampton community.