Fellowship Academy

Skip the MBA. In 8 weeks, build the skills and connections startups actually need.

4 Days In Person + 6 Weeks Online Training: A 60-hour shortcut to Canada’s startup world.

  • Indicate your interest for our 2026 cohort

    Indicate your interest
  • 8 week course

  • Hybrid in Vancouver, BC

  • Startup-curious young Canadians

  • $650

  • Indicate your interest for our 2026 cohort

    Indicate your interest
  • 8 week course

  • Hybrid in Vancouver, BC

  • Startup-curious young Canadians

  • $650

Break into startups—no coding, no co-founder, no BS.

In just 8 weeks, build the skills, mindset, and network that make startups say yes.

Here's just a selection of the lineup:

Your gateway to 500+ founders, changemakers, and innovators shaping Canada’s startup scene.

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    4 Day In-Person Camp. 2 x 2-week Actionable Sprints. 2 week Acceleration Series

    • Tired of courses that teach theory you’ll never use? Our four-day camp puts you in the role of a startup team member, solving real challenges and building the skills employers want right now.

      Plus — In a world where AI is everywhere, Day 3 shows you how to stand out: by pairing technical skills with human judgment. You’ll learn how to solve problems faster, take decisive action, and make values-driven choices about when and how to use AI.

    Fellowship Academy at a glance

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      Apply: Tell us about you

      Complete a short written application form so we can get to know you. The interest form should only should takes 5 minutes to complete!

    2. Onboarding

      Kick off the journey with a warm welcome to the program, meet your cohort, and set the stage for success.

    3. TBD

      Training Camp

      4-day in-person camp in Vancouver to build skills, make connections, and bond with your cohort.

    4. TBD

      Graduation Day 🎓

      Reunite with your cohort, meet Alumni from 11 years of VFC Fellowship Programs and celebrate your journey.

    Matthew McConaughey once said, "I need something to look up to, something to look forward to, and someone to chase." VFC provides all three.

    Carr Norton , 2021 Alum

    Community & Brand, Fairgrounds,

    10 years in, we’ve built a pretty cool community. Say hi.