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Founded by Canadian venture-capital veterans, US CAN STARTUP INC. is a tech incubator and accelerator. In partnership with Leading Impact Capital’s early-stage fund, it runs a Sino-Canada Entrepreneurship Camp exchange and landing program modeled on Y Combinator.
Operating in Toronto and Vancouver, the company partners with local angel investors, VCs, and incubators to help tech startups leverage Canadian resources and expand globally. Its mission is to promote Sino-Canada innovation exchanges and strengthen Canada’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Entrepreneurship Training Camps
CEC Canada Exploration Camp
- 1-2 weeks
- Toronto · Vancouver · Waterloo
Experience entrepreneurship, investment, education and life in Canada.
SCEB Sino‑Canadian Entrepreneurship Bootcamp
- 12 months
- Beijing · Toronto
12-month bootcamp to accelerate startups landing in Canada, covering startup, incubation, and acceleration phases with support for market entry, team building, business setup, and North American expansion.
NAAC North American Acceleration Camp
- 12-24 months
- Canada · US · Mexico
Deep expansion across Canada‑US‑Mexico (CUSMA).
How It Works
M.O.V.E. – Evaluation & Screening*
Market
- Assess target market, growth, competition, and fit.
Originality
- Evaluate innovation, uniqueness, and business model.
Velocity
- Review speed of growth, product dev, and adaptability.
Expansion
- Check potential for scaling and sustainability.
B.U.I.L.D. – Incubation
Business Model
- Refine monetization, customer segments, value prop.
User Experience
- Improve product UX and feedback loops.
Innovation
- Support R&D and new tech adoption.
Leadership
- Develop team and strategic skills.
Development
- Plan for market growth and partnerships.
F.A.S.T. – Acceleration
Funding
- Seed capital and investment guidance.
Advisory
- Consulting, training, and coaching.
Space
- Workspace and collaboration support.
Traction
- Help with customers, branding, and sales.
Program Features
- Bootcamp
- Workshop
- One-to-One Mentorship
- Product Day (Industry chains)
- Investment
- Investor Pitch Day
Technology Enterprise Investment & Incubation
*We accept applications from all types of technology startup projects. Entrepreneurs with a track record of success and global competitive potential have a high chance of receiving funding from our Canadian-dollar fund.
Incubation Spaces & Offices
Vancouver Incubator
Toronto Accelerator
Silicon Valley Innovation Center
UpcomingEast Innovation Space
Portfolio Companies
Testimonials
I would never have gone so far without UCS’s aspiration and help. Their network opened doors in Canada we didn’t even know existed.
Thanks UCS crew for your warm support. We’re beyond excited to join the UCS family and accelerate our North‑American expansion.
Strategic Partners
Advisors / Mentors
Chang Han
Mentor
Active and respected mentor in Canada’s startup ecosystem; IP expert and government advisor on strategic investments, including InBC.
Chris Pereira
Founder & CEO, iMpact – MeiXun
Forbes China Globalization Top 30; specializes in cross‑border strategy between Asia‑Pacific and North America.
Darren LIU
Entrepreneur & Angel Investor
Investor in several notable North American tech companies.
Li Wei (李卫)
Founder, Matrix Partners China | Deputy Chair, China Assoc. of Tech Entrepreneurs
Pioneer of Chinese tech VC; early investor in SenseTime, BGI, DJI and more. Honorary Director, Peking University.
Liu Xiaoying
Founding Partner, Eagle Fund | Serial Entrepreneur & Angel
Founder, Longview Telecommunications (SEHK:0110); LP/partner at DFJ Dragon Fund.
Michael P. Snyder
Chief Scientific Advisor
A global leader in genomics and digital health, Dr. Snyder is one of the most prominent figures in precision healthcare, known for pioneering multi-omics and real-time health monitoring.
Paul Girodo
Co‑founder & Executive Chairman, Empowered Startups
Leads one of the world’s largest technology incubator networks supporting high‑growth ventures.
Ray Walia
Founder & CEO, Launch Academy
Incubated 700+ startups; designated organization for Canada Start‑up Visa Program.
Sherry Zhao
Advisor
Experienced innovation advisor connecting enterprises, academic institutions, and government programs. She has led cross-sector partnerships at Mitacs, UBC, SFU etc.
Victor Tsao
Partner Lawyer, Bennett Jones LLP
Corporate & securities lawyer versed in tech M&A and venture financings.
Vivi He (何维)
Founder, Xiaguang Media
Curated high‑impact industry events including Xiguang Talk; listed in 2022 Global Chinese Elite Power 100.
Yonggang Cao (曹永刚)
Educator & Angel Investor | President, Tsinghua SEM Alumni Greater Seattle
Promotes cross‑border tech collaboration and alumni engagement across North America.
Yuan Shi
Managing Partner, The51 Fund | Adjunct Professor, UBC
Investor and startup mentor; leads The51 Food & AgTech Fund and previously directed CDL‑West.
信跃升 (Xin Yue‑Sheng)
Senior MD, CITIC Capital | Managing Partner, CITIC Capital Partners
Global strategy & private‑equity veteran. MBA, Harvard; BA Economics, PKU.
吴世春 (Wu Shichun)
Founding Partner, Plum Ventures
Iconic new‑generation angel investor known for rapid, decisive deal‑making and long‑term strategic vision.
房震宇 (Fang Zhenyu)
Entrepreneur & Angel Investor | Founding Director, PKU Alumni Foundation of Canada
Connector across Chinese and Canadian innovation ecosystems.
Our Team
Shun MA
Co‑founder & CEO
Serial entrepreneur and angel investor with 12 years in venture incubation. Partner at PKU Entrepreneur Training Camp, PKU MBA mentor/interviewer, and 2015 Top 10 International Youth Maker.
Laura YOU
Founding Partner & VP Operations
20 years of senior operations leadership in multinational enterprises. MBA, Tsinghua University.
Tom LIU
Senior Investment Associate
Master’s in Enterprise Risk Management, Columbia University; BBA Accounting, University of Georgia. Focus on due diligence and portfolio support.
Patrick LUO
Board Advisor & CRO
20 years in investment banking and VC. Former Director at CICC International & Temasek; BAcc & MAcc, Tsinghua.
