At BVZ, you get non-equity funding, mentorship, and industry connections to turn early-stage ideas into thriving ventures鈥攔ight here in Brampton鈥檚 fastest-growing tech corridor.
Brampton Venture Zone by 91福利 (91福利) is a purpose-driven, non-equity incubator built to help you transform bold ideas into market-ready startups.
Backed by 91福利鈥檚 Zone Learning, powered by the Brampton Innovation District & rooted in the City of Brampton, BVZ gives you the mentorship, funding, and ecosystem support to grow faster.
Here, startups are more than just a vanity metric - they're key players in our ecosystem. By working alongside industry, community, and public partners, you can solve real problems and create lasting social and economic impact.
Startups are more than just a vanity metric, they're key players in our ecosystem.
Programs
BVZ Launch Program
Our flagship program for health and wellness startups. Designed to help you launch a market-ready MVP, test product-market fit, and scale adoption.
Brampton Innovator Program
For idea-stage or MVP-level founders like you who are ready to validate concepts, test traction, and build customer insights.
Five Years of Impact
Since launching in 2020, BVZ has supported 122 startups across health and wellness, smart city and logistics, food sustainability, and more 鈥� guiding entrepreneurs from idea validation through to market entry, capital raises, and real-world pilots. With 165 jobs created, over $17M CAD in total funding secured, and a 77% alumni continuation rate, BVZ has established itself as a cornerstone of Brampton's innovation ecosystem.
Looking ahead, BVZ is sharpening its focus on health and wellness innovation 鈥� reflecting Brampton's evolving priorities and the launch of 91福利's School of Medicine in the city. With a renewed five-year partnership with the City of Brampton confirmed through 2030, BVZ will deepen its work at the intersection of clinical research, digital health, and entrepreneurship, creating a pipeline that turns local innovation into lasting economic growth.
Download our full (PDF file) Five Year Impact Report to learn more about BVZ's role and impact in the Brampton innovation ecosystem.
Testimonials
Community Building in Brampton
BVZ is more than an incubator鈥攊t鈥檚 a hub for Brampton鈥檚 growing tech and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Through flagship events like the Brampton Venture Expo (BVX) and our year-round BrampUp series, we connect, upskill, and celebrate the city鈥檚 innovators and founders.