Sprint Studio
Applications for Sprint Studio 2026 are Now Open!
Program will run weekly on Thursday's from April 30 to June 18, 2026
Applications close April 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
Sprint Studio is an interactive online, eight-week intensive program that helps future entrepreneurs develop their proof of concept into a market-ready product.
This program helps early-stage startups in Canada and around the world develop innovative legal tech products and validate their business model. It focuses on initial customer development and building a marketable minimum viable product (MVP).
Participants will be working on the incremental development of their MVP to create a strong feedback loop with potential users. The cohort will engage with online content developed by industry experts, while working closely with various LIZ mentors to progress through program milestones.
What We Look For
The program is open to early-stage innovators, entrepreneurs, lawyers, students, and recent graduates in Toronto and around the world.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be technology-oriented
- Your idea aims to impact legal services
- You are looking to develop a proof of concept into a market-ready solution
- You are driven, coachable, and looking to be part of a community of like-minded entrepreneurs
- You have an entrepreneurial mindset and a willingness to learn
- You are ready to grow your business and are able to invest 3 hours per week for the virtual sessions and will be able to attend a virtual demo day
Program Breakdown
Customer Development
Learn how to engage with early adopters and turn users into potential customers.
Product Development
Build out your Minimum Viable Product using lean startup principles.
Marketing & Sales
Make the first sale of your new product and establish your go-to-market strategy.
What to Expect
Product Sprint Weeks
1:1 Mentorship & Milestone Tracking
User Testing Pipeline
Virtual Sessions with Industry Experts
Marketing & Sales Coaching
Community
Applications for Sprint Studio 2026 are Now Open!
Program Dates & Information:
Application Deadline: April 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
Program Duration: April 30 - June 18, 2026
Program Schedule: One session weekly on Thursday afternoons (ET)
Session Type: Virtual, via live Zoom sessions (synchronous)
Program Cost: Free
Who can Apply: Open to applicants worldwide
Attendance Requirement: Participants must be available to join sessions live
The 2026 cohort of Sprint Studio is generously supported by the City of Toronto.