Accepted companies will receive custom-tailored growth plans with milestones and KPIs access to a pool of experts and resources , and warm introductions to networks of capital sources to fuel the next stage of growth. Spring’s growth studio supports companies in navigating scaling challenges, and charts a clear path to sustainable growth and expansion. We will work with up to 24 companies over the next two years in this bespoke venture studio model built on a foundation of our experience with the Spring Impact Capital Fund.
What’s Included?
Scale Ready: Grow provides a KPI-led, supported path for growth that includes:
Revised or evolved company growth plan developed through via a bespoke diagnostic process phase
A clear 12-month plan with custom tailored relevant performance and impact KPIs that will support both growth and raising of your next rounds of capital
Updated capital roadmap and investor engagement plan
A clear mapping of Spring resources to specific KPIs and milestones
Sales and marketing strategy, impact measurement tools, and operational support
Access to research and consulting support from Propel Impact
Specialist Expertise
Access to industry experts
Dedicated Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR)
Regular 1:1 mentor sessions and bi-monthly advisory board check-ins
Weekly EiR-led office hours
Coaching across: product development, leadership, capital strategy, sales ops, and marketing
Targeted Community and Networks
Facilitator led, peer leadership circles (e.g. CEO and CTO peer groups) to share lessons learned, best practices, resources, and network connections
Strategic group sessions and expert-led workshops on key topics as they surface
Regular community huddles to troubleshoot challenges and celebrate wins
Curated introductions to prospective partners, customers, investors, and capital providers
Showcases, Pitches, & Visibility
Mid-program review and final showcase to target stakeholders and investors
Outcomes and Impact – This experience is grounded in hitting specific KPIs and metrics, managing pivots, and ensuring a path to success
Highly Personalized – Each company receives a customized support plan aligned to their growth and fundraising goals
Expert Access – Work with experienced advisors, mentors, and service providers with a proven track record in scaling impact ventures
Investor-Ready Outcomes – Build a solid foundation to raise capital confidently during or after the program
Built for Growth-Stage Needs – We understand you’re busy—this program meets you where you are with practical, hands-on support
Tailored to Your Stage & Trajectory – Receive individualized support based on a growth-stage diagnostic to help you address your most important challenges and opportunities
Tools, Connections & Resources – What you need when you need it to enter new markets and build international sales & operations
No More “Lonely At the Top” – Join a cohort of impact-driven founders facing similar challenges for real conversations and shared solutions
Inner Capacity Building – Create systems and habits to support your own capacity as a founder and leader as you scale
Spring Co-CEO Caroline vin Hirschberg shares why supporting founders at these key stages is so important and how Scale Ready is filling a critical gap for impact ventures.
Scale Ready: Grow is for early-growth BC ventures that are:
Impact-driven and tech-enabled (software, light hardware, agtech, etc.)
Launched and in-market with early traction or revenue
Preparing to raise capital during or after the program
Targeting to raise $1.5M+ within the next 9–18 months
Led by founders who may have already raised friends and family capital and are ready for angels, seed rounds, or institutional investment
Led by entrepreneurs with an established product or service
Focused on market expansion, scaling sales, refining product, or enhancing operations
All are welcome to apply. We will prioritize participants from equity-deserving groups including those who are women or gender diverse, BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, youth (30 or under), persons with disabilities, those from remote/rural communities and/or newcomers to Canada.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Our Summer 2025 Cohort launches July 14th with an application deadline of June 20th.
Applications will remain open for future cohorts, with ongoing intake throughout the year. Our Fall 2025 Cohort begins September 30th (subject to change). Future cohort dates will be announced as available.
Access to this opportunity is $200 CDN + GST per month. We want you to be invested in the journey—but never held back by cost. That’s why we’ve designed this program to ensure commitment while keeping it accessible for founders ready to grow.
Spring has a proven track record of supporting investment readiness and growth for impact companies with diverse leadership. Let us apply our skills to get you the results you need, now.
