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About Us
US CAN STARTUP is a premier innovation and acceleration network in North America, founded by seasoned experts in venture capital and startup incubation. We leverage a strong network of angel investors, venture capital firms, and incubators across Canada and USA to deliver comprehensive incubation and acceleration services.
Our Team
Mike Perry
Independent Director
Former Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Security & Compliance Officer at First American Financial Corp (NYSE: FAF). Mike brings decades of enterprise governance, risk management, and strategic oversight to the US CAN STARTUP board.
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.
Sirena YOU
Founding Partner & VP Investor Relations
Two decades of experience in capital markets and corporate communications. MBA, Tsinghua University.
Patrick LUO
Board Advisor & CRO
20 years in investment banking and VC. Former Director at CICC International & Temasek; BAcc & MAcc, Tsinghua.
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.
Mission
Our mission is to empower technology entrepreneurs with the tools and networks needed for global mobility and market expansion. Over the next decade, we aim to help over 500 startups successfully establish themselves in Canada and the U.S., supporting more than 2,000 founders.
Applications
Training Programs
Startups Invested
SUV Approve Rate*
Startups landed
Founders served
Entrepreneurship Programs
Programs paused until February
Canada Exploration Camp
- 1-2 weeks
- Toronto · Vancouver · Waterloo
Canadian Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program
- 12 months
- Vancouver · Toronto
North American Entrepreneurship Expansion Program
- 12-24 months
- Canada · US · Mexico
Eligibility Requirements
We prioritize applications from technology startups in these sectors:
To be eligible, your startup must:
Product/Service Ready
A demonstrable MVP or a live, market-ready solution.
Funding History
Angel/seed/VC backing and/or existing revenue streams.
Intellectual Property
Patents, trademarks, copyrights, or clear proprietary tech ownership.
Revenue
Demonstrable revenue streams and proven business model.
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
Incubation Spaces & Offices
Vancouver Incubator
225 West 8th Avenue, #300
Near Cambie & Broadway
Toronto Accelerator
95 Moatfield DrZ
North York, ON Canada
Silicon Valley Innovation Center
Palo Alto Square
Palo Alto, CA, USA
UpcomingEast Innovation Space
199 Lafyett St.
New York City
Portfolios
Explore our portfolio companies. Click on a portfolio to learn more.
Leader in AI medical diagnosis and ophthalmic health.
#HealthTech#AI#SmartHardware
AI-enabled event management automation leader.
#SportsTech#AI
A leading brand in sleep health management and tracking.
#HealthTech#SmartHardware
A next-generation crypto-fiat neobank empowering small businesses to scale globally faster with stablecoin.
#FinTech#Web3#StableCoin#SaaS
A cutting-edge eHealth ecosystem revolutionizing personalized health insights.
#HealthTech#AI
Pioneering Canada's first fully-featured mobile wallet to transform peer-to-peer payments.
#FinTech
Precision sports coaching powered by AI and augmented reality.
#FitnessTech#AI#Gamification#VR/AR
A pioneer in augmented reality motorcycle navigation and performance analytics.
#SportsTech#AI#WearableTech#MotorSports
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.
UCS helped us built a solid foundation in North America.
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
Li Wei
Founder of Songhe Capital | Honorary Director, PKU
Pioneer of Chinese tech VC; early investor in SenseTime, BGI, DJI and more. Honorary Director, Peking University.
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.
Chang Han
Mentor
Active and respected mentor in Canada’s startup ecosystem; IP expert and government advisor on strategic investments, including InBC.
Sherry Zhao
Advisor
Experienced innovation advisor connecting enterprises, academic institutions, and government programs. She has led cross-sector partnerships at Mitacs, UBC, SFU etc.
Fang Zhenyu
Entrepreneur & Angel Investor | Founding Director, PKU Alumni Foundation of Canada
Connector across Chinese and Canadian innovation ecosystems.
Cao Yonggang
Educator & Angel Investor | President, Tsinghua SEM Alumni Greater Seattle
Promotes cross‑border tech collaboration and alumni engagement across North America.
Wu Shichun
Founding Partner, Plum Ventures
Iconic new‑generation angel investor known for rapid, decisive deal‑making and long‑term strategic vision.