OINP

Our Services

Under the ESI, TBDC provides tailored services to help international entrepreneurs identify business opportunities in Ontario and apply to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Entrepreneur Stream – including facilitating access to legal services to support the process.

TBDC is Ontario’s oldest business incubator and has helped thousands of entrepreneurs build businesses and careers.

ESI participants have access to dedicated TBDC application pre-assessment intake staff – a service that is not available in any other jurisdiction.

Under the ESI, potential immigrant entrepreneurs will get active assistance to identify and secure business and investment opportunities, and to draft and complete a high-quality application.

We offer a one-window, concierge-type service that includes a single point of contact for inquiries, matchmaking, referrals to business advisory vendors, mentor networking, and licensing support.

Toronto Business Development Centre will support ESI participants by actively matching them with suitable opportunities to create a new business or purchase an existing one in communities that have an identified economic opportunity – and then help them apply to the OINP Entrepreneur Stream.

International Entrepreneur
Domestic Business Owner

For prospective immigrant entrepreneurs, TBDC services and benefits include:

One-on-one consultations with a TBDC Advisor to discuss business interests, experience, and eligibility

Identification of business creation and purchase opportunities outside the GTA

Matching with relevant business opportunities

Assistance in the development and registration of an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the OINP Entrepreneur Stream

Complimentary legal services to: - support the development and registration of an expression of interest (EOI) to the OINP Entrepreneur Stream - If invited to apply, support to develop and submit a high-quality application to the OINP Entrepreneur Stream

Processing applications on a priority basis

Key Benefits Available Under the ESI

Dedicated application pre-assessment intake staff
Access to TBDC advisors who are subject-matter experts
Pre-screened business opportunities
Business creation and succession matchmaking
Referral to business advisory vendors (ex. accountants, valuators)
Legal services to support the development and submission of an EOI and, if an invitation to apply is received, the development and submission of an application
Introductions to available community supports (ex. Small Business Enterprise Centres)
Processing applications on a priority basis

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