Start-up, Leadership and MVP Development
Shiftkey Build: Residency Program
ShiftKey Build aims to give students the opportunity to experiment with the world of tech startups. Everyone has ideas, but only a few take those ideas all the way. ShiftKey Labs will help you shape your idea into something real, and can help connect you to full-scale incubators and accelerators in the province when you are ready. Build programs are available to post-secondary students across the province.
Residency program
Empowering entrepreneurs to pursue their passion
Welcome to our Startup Residency program, now in its second year of empowering tech startups to shape their ideas and begin on their entrepreneurial journey. In Fall 2024, we are offering higher funds, enhanced support through two pitch competitions and a robust network of industry connections. Participants will engage in regular mentorship sessions and benefit from hands-on workshops conducted by seasoned entrepreneurs and experts with additional customized support to teams. Our program will run from mid September until the end of March 2025.
2024-2025 Residents
Applications for 2024-2025 are closed.
What Do You Need To Know
You can apply for residency as an individual or a team of co-founders. You must meet certain criteria, and be able to demonstrate why your team deserves to be part of the residency program.
- Access to $1500 in funds to go towards your startup (receipts required)
- Bi-weekly mentoring session with a ShiftKey Mentor
- Monthly workshops conducted by seasoned entrepreneurs and experts
- Two pitch competitions offering significant exposure and opportunities for substantial investment
