The people who make it possible.
LOI is possible because partners believe what we believe: that the next generation of Canadian builders deserves a real shot. No cost to founders. No equity taken. Only possible with you.
National partners
Program and community partners
With support from
Acceleprise
AWS
BDC
CEO Masterclass
Club Kwench
College Pro
DivDot
eSSENTIAL Accessibility
FLIK
Futurpreneur
GetGranted
Google for Startups
Hubspot
Lawyers in House
Leanstack
Microsoft
Monday Creative
NoW of Work
OKR Financial
Ownr
Queen’s University
Rhino Ventures
Rhum HR
Social T.
Spark to Substance
Speakerbox
Vanedge Capital
Vigilantes
Volition Advisors
Webnames.ca
WeWork Labs
Zapier
Four ways to get involved.
Whether you’re a corporation, government body, startup ecosystem, or in-kind supporter, there’s a meaningful way to contribute. Every type of partnership directly keeps LOI’s programs free for founders.
01
Funding partners
Provide direct financial support that keeps LOI’s programs 100% free and equity-free for every founder. The most direct way to expand LOI’s reach and impact.
Corporate sponsors · Government funders · Foundations
02
Ecosystem collaborators
Help deliver free, founder-first programming by co-creating events, resources, or targeted initiatives. Collaborate directly with LOI’s team and founder community.
Accelerators · Universities · Innovation hubs
03
In-kind supporters
Provide tools, platforms, wellness resources, perks, or services that go directly into the LOI Venture Package. Your product in front of 2,088 vetted young founders.
SaaS platforms · Legal services · Financial tools
04
Mentor networks
Connect experienced founders, operators, and professionals with LOI’s community through AMAs, coaching, and peer sessions. Give your team meaningful community impact.
Operator networks · VC firms · Alumni networks
Real visibility. Real access. Real impact.
Every type of partnership directly keeps LOI’s programs free for founders. Here’s what partners get in return.
Brand visibility
Logo placement on the LOI website, program materials, newsletters, social media, and at national events and Demo Days. Reach 15,000+ young founders each year.
Founder pipeline access
Direct access to 2,088 pre-vetted, high-potential founders across Canada, ideal for recruitment, pilot programs, customer discovery, and early-stage investment.
Demo Day & YEY Awards
Prominent presence at LOI’s national Demo Days ($10M+ in funding interest facilitated to date) and the Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.
Impact reporting
Detailed annual impact report showing the direct outcomes of your partnership: founder revenue, jobs created, enterprise value, and program reach.
Speaking & mentorship
Opportunities to contribute expertise through AMAs, panels, workshops, and Founder Huddles with cohort founders who are actively building.
Co-created programming
For program partners: the opportunity to co-design curriculum, sponsor dedicated tracks, and have named association with specific LOI program streams.
Let’s build Canada’s entrepreneurial future together.
If you believe in the power of young innovators to shape the future, let’s talk. Our team will walk you through the partnership options that make the most sense for your organisation.