Fulbright Canada Short-term Entrepreneurship Award

The Fulbright Canada Short-term Entrepreneurship Award supports American entrepreneurs at any stage of their business journey. This program offers a four-week residency in Canada to explore new markets, develop strategic insights, and strengthen cross-border collaboration.

📖 About the Program

This award is open to scholars, students, professionals, and artists with active entrepreneurial pursuits. It provides the time, space, and resources to pursue independent research, market exploration, or business development activities in a dynamic new environment.

Whether you're launching a startup, growing a social enterprise, or commercializing research, awardees benefit from tailored support and access to leading entrepreneurial platforms. This initiative is part of the Fulbright Canada Entrepreneurship Initiative (FCEI), designed to empower entrepreneurial leaders to build relationships, test ideas, and advance solutions with the potential to generate positive economic and social impact.

🗓 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: July 5, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 30, 2025
• Category: Entrepreneurs, Grants
• Opportunity Location: Canada
• Eligible Applicants: U.S. Citizens

🎁 Benefits of the Program

Awardees will benefit from the support of the Fulbright Specialist Program and the entrepreneurial resources of the FCEI:

Residency and Activities

• Short-term Residency: Undertake a 4-week residency in Canada.
• Activities may include:
  1. Conducting market or field research
  2. Exploring commercialization opportunities
  3. Building institutional or sectoral relationships
  4. Advancing your venture or creative enterprise in the North American market

Entrepreneurial Support

• Guidance: Receive ongoing entrepreneurial guidance from StartupScience.IO, a digital platform offering structured entrepreneurial support, expert content, and business-building tools.
• Accelerator Access: Gain entry to Alacrity Canada’s accelerator program, which offers startups strategic insight, venture development resources, and mentorship.
• Project Endorsement: Build relationships and expand networks with local entrepreneurs, investors, incubators, and innovation leaders.
• Practical Application: Use the residency to reflect, test, iterate, or expand your entrepreneurial ideas in a new environment.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Fulbright Canada Short-Term Entrepreneurship Awards, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be professionals, students, or scholars with extensive experience in their field.
• Possess innovative ideas with the potential for significant social impact.
• Must be U.S. citizens.

📝 Application Process

• Application Deadline: October 30, 2025
• How to Apply: Visit the official Fulbright Canada Application Portal to submit your application.

🌐 Contact Information

For more details, visit the Fulbright Canada Entrepreneurship Initiative.

Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to grow your entrepreneurial journey and make a lasting impact!

• Short-term Residency: Undertake a 4-week residency in the host country.
• Activities may include:
  1. Conducting market or field research
  2. Exploring commercialization opportunities
  3. Building institutional or sectoral relationships
  4. Advancing your venture or creative enterprise in the North American market
• Entrepreneurial Support: Receive ongoing entrepreneurial guidance from StartupScience.IO, a digital platform offering structured entrepreneurial support, expert content, and business-building tools.
• Accelerator Access: Gain entry to Alacrity Canada’s accelerator program offering startups strategic insight, venture development resources, and mentorship.
• Project Endorsement: Opportunities to build relationships and expand networks with local entrepreneurs, investors, incubators, and innovation leaders.
• Practical Application: Encourages the practical application of research findings to develop and commercialize entrepreneurial projects. Use the residency to reflect, test, iterate, or expand your entrepreneurial ideas in a new environment.