Backing early-stage founders with bold ideas.
Althra
A 4 month, in-person Vancouver based incubator for founders who are ready to build. We provide space, access to venture-backed founders, and investor introductions; all that's left is for YOU to execute.
Founders Benefits
Everything you need to go from proof of concept to initial traction.
Get help securing your first 3 customers through our partnership with TAG
Build alongside 9 other committed founders
Exclusive access to 13 experienced founders
24/7 office access in downtown Vancouver
A chance to showcase your startup to a room of 10+ early stage funds
Perks from ecosystem partners (final list TBD)
Mentors
Hear from venture-backed founders who have been there
Shawn Hewat
Co-Founder of Wavy - Raised $3.4M Seed
Matt York
Co-Founder of Loopio - Raised $252M Series B
Daniel Shalinsky
Co-Founder of Withe - Raised $1.1M Seed
Aaron Upright
Co-Founder of Zenhub - Raised $10M Series A
Simran Kang
Founder of MyFo - Raised $5M Seed
Jayesh Parmar
Founder of Picatic - Acquired by Eventbrite
James Clift
Founder of Durable - Raised $14M Series A
Amaan Nathoo
VP of Growth at Later - Acquired by Mavrck
Ian MacKinnon
Founder of Later - Acquired by Mavrck
Farhan Virji
CEO of Keyhole - Acquired by Muck Rack
Adam Scibior
Co-Founder of Inverted AI - Raised $5.3M Seed
Udi Daon
CEO of Daanaa - Raised $7M Series A
Brianna Blaney
Co-Founder Pocketed - Acquired by Deloitte
William Johnson
Founder of VTJ - Acquired by Overstory
Leon Ng
Co-Founder of Proxima HQ - Raised $1.35M Pre-Seed
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Founders WHO ARE......
Based in Canada
Building a software or hardware company with venture-scale potential
Have early validation - through customer interviews, alpha users, or pilots
Have something real to show - a demo, prototype, or mockup
Already are - or ready to be - full-time committed to their startup
Able to be in Vancouver from Sept to mid-Dec 2025
Ready to Apply?
01.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
02.
INTERVIEW
03.
FINAL DECISION
Who's Attending Demo Day
Rhino Ventures
Graphite Ventures
Panache Ventures
Spring Capital
Ripple Ventures
Varshney Capital
WUTIF Capital
Ascend Ventures
Breakwater Ventures
Sprout Fund
BDC Ventures
Questions? Reach us at [email protected]