Cohort 2 — Vancouver, 2025

Build
Something
Real.

A 4-month, in-person incubator in Vancouver.
$25,000 CAD per team. No equity taken.

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$25K Per Team
0% Equity Taken
13 Mentors
10+ Investor Funds
4 Months
New for Cohort 2

$25,000 CAD
per team.

Non-dilutive capital to fuel your first four months. No equity. No strings. Just the runway to focus on what matters — building.

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Mentors

Learn from founders
who've done it before.

14 venture-backed founders with combined hundreds of millions raised and multiple exits.

IM

Ian MacKinnon

Later

Acquired by Mavrck
JS

Jason Smith

Klue

Raised $81M
MY

Matt York

Loopio

$252M Series B
SH

Shawn Hewat

Wavy

$3.4M Seed
LR

Liam Ross

Withe

$1.1M Seed
AU

Aaron Upright

ZenHub

$10M Series A
SK

Simran Kang

MyFo

$5M Seed
WJ

William Johnson

VTJ

Acquired by Overstory
Demo Day Investors

Pitch to the funds that
write first checks.

Rhino Ventures
Graphite Ventures
Panache Ventures
Spring Capital
Ripple Ventures
Varshney Capital
WUTIF Capital
Ascend Ventures
Breakwater Ventures
Sprout Fund
BDC Ventures
The Program

Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

Workspace

24/7 access to a dedicated office in downtown Vancouver. Your home base for four months.

Mentorship

Weekly sessions with 13 venture-backed founders who've raised hundreds of millions and built real companies.

Community

Build alongside 9 other committed founders. Small cohort, tight bonds, real accountability.

Investor Access

Demo day in front of 10+ early-stage funds. Direct introductions to the investors writing first checks.

Our Sponsors

Backed by companies
building the future.

FAQ

Common questions.

What is Althra?

Althra is a 4-month, in-person incubator in downtown Vancouver for early-stage founders. We provide workspace, mentorship from 13 venture-backed founders, $25,000 CAD in capital, and investor introductions — all with zero equity taken.

How much does it cost?

Nothing. The program is completely free and we take zero equity. For Cohort 2, each team also receives $25,000 CAD in non-dilutive capital.

Where is the program located?

Downtown Vancouver. You'll have 24/7 access to a dedicated workspace, generously provided by The Acquisition Group.

How long is the program?

Four months, typically running from September through mid-December. The program includes a kickoff dinner, weekly mentorship sessions, and culminates in a Demo Day.

What stage should my startup be at?

You should have a working prototype or demo and some early validation — whether that's customer interviews, alpha users, or pilot programs. We're looking for founders who are past the idea stage but still early enough to benefit from focused, in-person building time.

What's the application process?

Submit your application through our form, and if selected, you'll be invited for an interview. We're looking for committed founders building software or hardware with venture-scale potential.

What happens at Demo Day?

You'll present your startup to a room of 10+ early-stage venture funds including Rhino Ventures, Graphite Ventures, Panache Ventures, and others. It's your chance to build real investor relationships.

Can I apply if I'm outside Vancouver?

Yes — you can be based anywhere in Canada. However, you need to commit to being physically present in Vancouver for the full four months of the program. Building in person is core to the Althra experience.