Expert business plan development for Canada’s premier entrepreneurial immigration pathway.
Important 2026 Program Update: Please note that as of June 30, 2026, IRCC temporarily paused new applications under the Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program to manage existing backlogs. Furthermore, designated organizations are now capped at supporting only 10 startups per year. Because of this intense competition, developing a highly viable, bulletproof business plan remains the single most critical step for entrepreneurs preparing for future intake periods or exploring alternative provincial pathways.
Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program is designed for innovative immigrant entrepreneurs who possess the skills to build highly scalable businesses, create jobs for Canadians, and compete on a global stage.
Unlike other Canadian immigration programs, a core requirement for success is securing the formal endorsement of an independent, government-approved “designated organization.” To even be considered, you must obtain a Letter of Support from one of these groups. Each organization maintains its own rigorous application criteria—which is exactly where a professionally crafted business plan from Ortonus Inc becomes your most essential tool.
Who Can Apply for the Start-Up Visa Program?
When the program is actively accepting applications, you must meet four mandatory criteria to be eligible:

• Have a Qualifying Business: Your business must be incorporated in Canada. The visa applicant must hold at least 10% of the voting rights attached to all shares, and the applicant(s) and the designated organization must jointly hold more than 50% of the total voting rights.
• Meet Language Requirements: You must achieve a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 in either English or French across all four categories (speaking, reading, writing, and listening).
• Have Sufficient Settlement Funds: You must prove you have enough unencumbered, liquid money to settle in Canada before your business turns a profit. IRCC updates these amounts annually; currently, the minimum ranges from approximately $14,690 to $15,263 for a single applicant, scaling up based on family size.
• Secure a Letter of Support: You must pitch your business to a designated organization and secure their formal backing.

Securing the Support of a Designated Organization
Designated organizations are Canadian business groups approved by IRCC to invest in or support start-ups. Because they are now capped at supporting a very limited number of projects annually, competition is fierce.
There are three types of designated organizations:

• Angel Investor Groups: You must secure a minimum investment of $75,000 from one or more accredited angel groups.
• Venture Capital Funds: You must secure a minimum investment of $200,000 from one or more accredited VC funds.
• Business Incubators: While no direct financial investment is required, you must be officially accepted into their highly competitive incubation program.

(Note: You can receive support from multiple organizations, but if a VC fund is involved in any capacity, the minimum investment threshold remains $200,000).
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Required Content for a Start-Up Visa Business Plan
Investors are looking for a profitable return, and incubators are looking for high-growth potential. Your business plan must successfully mitigate their perceived risk. At Ortonus Inc, we ensure your plan includes:
1. A Powerful Executive Summary
This is what reviewers read first. It must concisely demonstrate that you understand their exact funding requirements and highlight the innovative nature of your concept.
2. Company and Industry Analysis

• An overview of operations, products, and services.
• Market sizing, growth rates, and industry analysis supported by relevant external data.
• Your competitive advantage, barriers to entry, and strategies to capture market share.
• Direct and indirect competitor analysis.

3. Management and Milestones

• An organizational chart detailing the key managers, explicitly highlighting the direct responsibilities and expertise of the visa applicant(s).
• Non-financial milestones indicating goal progression (e.g., incorporation dates, lease signings, prototype development).

4. Comprehensive Financial Data & Funding Proposals

• Historical financial statements and year-to-date results (if already operating).
• An opening balance sheet.
• 5-year forecasted projections including cash flows, profit & loss, and all underlying assumptions.
• A clear financing proposal outlining the ownership structure and the specific sources and uses of capital.

The Ortonus Inc Advantage
A professional Start-Up Visa business plan from Ortonus Inc is tailored specifically to the unique requirements of your targeted designated organization. We write plans that demonstrate the absolute strength of your proposition, highlighting what makes your company globally competitive and how it will achieve profitability within the required timeline.
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