Got questions?

Launch It is self-paced and for founders exploring or validating an idea — six guided levels, no cohort schedule, open year-round.

Labs is LOI’s flagship 12-week accelerator for founders with an MVP who are seeking product–market fit. It runs in Fall and Winter cohorts with 50–60 ventures.

Boost is a 12-month residency for founders who’ve found product–market fit and are ready to scale. Six Deep Dive Days per year, founder accountability groups, and national expert access.

Use the journey as a guide:

• Just starting or validating? → Launch It
• Have an MVP and early traction? → Labs
• At product–market fit and ready to scale? → Boost

Not sure? Join a free onboarding session with the LOI team to figure out the right fit.

Launch It: Fully self-paced — start and finish on your own timeline, any time of year.
Labs: 12 weeks. Fall and Winter cohorts, with 2–4 live sessions per week.
Boost: 12 months. Six virtual Deep Dive Days per year plus optional in-person events and ongoing accountability groups.

All LOI programs are delivered virtually, so they’re accessible to founders in every province and territory — no postal code filter. Boost includes optional in-person events and meetups for founders who want face-time with their cohort.

Yes — and many founders do. The programs are designed as a journey. Start with Launch It, move into Labs, then apply for Boost. 47% of Boost founders are returning LOI alumni who progressed through earlier programs.

LOI is 100% free. No tuition, no hidden fees, no fine print. Labs requires a $120 refundable deposit (returned when you complete the program) and Boost requires a $250 refundable deposit — these exist to confirm commitment, not to generate revenue.

Never. You keep 100% ownership of what you build. LOI doesn’t take equity, warrants, or any stake in your company. We’re here to back you, not buy into you.

No. Your ideas, your code, your brand — they’re yours. LOI doesn’t claim ownership or rights over anything you build while in the program.

LOI doesn’t write investment cheques directly, but we actively connect founders to the right investors, grant programs, and non-dilutive funding sources. Labs and Boost Demo Days have facilitated $10M+ in funding interest to date.

There isn’t one. LOI is a registered Canadian charity supported by national partners who believe the next generation of builders deserves a real shot. Removing cost as a barrier is a core part of our mission. Your job is to build — ours is to make sure you can.