Next 36 2026 Cohort

About

Next 36 is an entrepreneurial program designed for students and recent graduates in Canada, providing mentorship, resources, and investment opportunities to help them build and scale their ventures over an eight-month period.

Benefits

• 🎓World-Class Curriculum — Learn from successful entrepreneurs and award-winning faculty
• 🤝Incredible Mentorship — Be paired with a mentor who has successfully launched a venture
• 🏢Free Office Space — Access to a productive workspace surrounded by like-minded entrepreneurs
• 💼Investment Opportunities — Access NEXT Canada’s investor network
• 📦In-Kind Products and Services — Get essential services from partners including cloud hosting and legal support

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be an undergraduate, master's student, or recent graduate from a Canadian school
• Open to any academic discipline
• Must have an early-stage venture or a new business idea

Participation Commitments

• Program runs for eight months
• First four months are part-time while balancing academic commitments
• Full-time commitment required from May to September 2027

Target Region

Canada

Target Sector

Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation