2025 new program
Toronto
Proptech
LaunchPad
Toronto is the place to launch and grow your proptech business.
The Toronto Proptech LaunchPad is a high-impact program designed for early-stage entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds who are building innovative real estate and construction companies. In just 10 hours, you’ll gain access to key resources to help you strengthen your market position, expand your network, and accelerate your growth.
10 hours, in-person (no endless Zoom) in downtown Toronto.
This program is free to Proptech Collective members and $250 to non-members.
Proudly funded by the City of Toronto.
Why join the LaunchPad?
This program is designed to equip you with resources to launch and scale your proptech business in Toronto, including:
✔ Business insights
✔ Connections to real estate professionals
✔ Peer support from fellow entrepreneurs
✔ Mentorship from seasoned founders
We understand that time is valuable, which is why this program is structured to deliver maximum impact within 10 hours.
Who can join?
We’re looking for entrepreneurs early-stage proptech entrepreneurs who meet the following criteria:
Focus: Building an innovative real estate or construction-related business
This program is designed for technology or tech-enabled businesses, so they will be given priority, but modular/prefab and other innovative service-based business models will be considered.
Location: Toronto
Stage: Early Stage defined as:
In operation for less than 18 months
Have an MVP or early-stage product
Raised less than CA$1M in funding
Attendance: If selected, you must be able to attend three of the four program activities.
If you do not meet all the criteria, but would consider yourself at a similar stage, you are encouraged to apply.
Fostering diversity
The global real estate industry has long struggled with diversity, and we are committed to changing that. We are putting an emphasis on recruiting equity-deserving groups to our program, including but not limited to Women, People of Colour, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQQIA+, Newcomers to Canada, People with Disabilities.
There will be specialized support for you. Your mentors and speakers are not only industry experts but also advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion, bringing firsthand experience in navigating systemic challenges.
What to expect?
Kick Off Dinner
An intimate gathering with fellow participants and industry experts to set the stage for your journey.
Two Workshops + Small Group Mentorship
Learn directly from founders, investors and real estate customers about what makes a winning pitch and how to effectively sell in the real estate market.
Graduation networking
A large-scale networking event held during Toronto Tech Week to expand your industry connections and take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey!
Schedule
Application Deadlines
March 10 - Applications open
April 10 - Applications close - Round 1
Program Dates (tentative)
May 15, 6-9PM - Kickoff dinner
May 26, 6-9PM - Session 1: workshop (60mins) followed by mentorship
June 12, 6-9PM - Session 2: workshop (60mins) followed by mentorship
June 26 - Graduation Network Event
What does it cost?
Free for our paid members to join. The non-members pricing is CA$250. Join us as a member.
We are committed to making this program accessible to all entrepreneurs. If financial barriers are a concern, please reach out to Rachel at rachel@proptechcollective.com to explore possible accommodations.
Get involved now
JOIN THE LAUNCHPAD
Become a mentor
Empower the next generation of real estate entrepreneurs and give back to the community by becoming a mentor.
SponsoR US
Present your brand to our Toronto network of executives, investors, and entrepreneurs.
Questions?
Contact Rachel at rachel@proptechcollective.com or anyone of the team!
About Proptech Collective
Proptech Collective is a non-profit founded in 2019. Since then, we’ve grown into Canada’s largest and most influential national association driving innovation across the real estate and construction industries. Our mission is to create a space for entrepreneurs, technologists, real estate professionals, and city builders to learn from one another and craft a better future, together.
Over the years, we’ve built trust and recognition across the ecosystem with corporations such as PwC, Dentons, Deloitte, and RBCx and public institutions like CMHC and the Trade Commissioners.
