Validate Your Startup Idea with Canvas: 1 Day Course in Vancouver

Schedule

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am to Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Regus BC, Vancouver - Pacific Centre | Vancouver, BC

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Master startup validation using business canvas, feasibility analysis, competitor insights, MVP testing all in 1 power-packed 1 Day session.
About this Event

Group Discounts:

  • Save 10% when registering 3 or more participants
  • Save 15% when registering 10 or more participants

Duration: 1 Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, beverages, and light snacks included


Course Overview

This intensive 1 Day training equips you with practical frameworks to evaluate startup ideas using structured business modeling and feasibility research. You will learn how to break down your idea into a clear Business Model Canvas, analyze market demand, assess competitors, evaluate financial viability, and test assumptions through MVP-based validation. The course integrates analytical tools, real-world cases, and strategic thinking to ensure your idea is robust, scalable, and investment-ready.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Evaluate startup ideas using structured feasibility criteria
  • Build a complete and accurate Business Model Canvas
  • Assess market demand and validate customer needs
  • Analyze competitors and identify differentiation opportunities
  • Calculate financial feasibility and revenue potential
  • Design MVPs for rapid testing and iteration
  • Make informed launch decisions using feasibility scoring models

Target Audience

  • Entrepreneurs and aspiring founders
  • Early-stage startup teams
  • Innovators and product creators
  • Business students and incubator participants
  • Anyone preparing to validate or launch a new idea

Why Choose This Course?

This course offers practical, real-world frameworks used by successful founders. Your trainer brings strong experience in business modeling, feasibility evaluation, and startup strategy. The session blends tools, templates, research techniques, and decision frameworks to help you avoid early-stage failure and build a strong, validated foundation for your startup idea.

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We offer customized in-house training tailored to innovation teams, startup incubators, and corporate venture units. Modules can be adapted to your specific industry, product type, or business model. Sessions can be delivered on-site, off-site, or integrated into internal startup programs.

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Agenda
Module 1: Understanding Startup Feasibility Foundations

Info: β€’ Learn how feasibility research shapes startup success
β€’ Identify core assumptions behind idea validation
β€’ Explore failure patterns and how to avoid them
β€’ Icebreaker


Module 2: Business Model Canvas Deep Dive

Info: β€’ Break down your idea into 9 essential canvas components
β€’ Understand customer segments, value propositions, and key activities
β€’ Learn how to design a scalable business model
β€’ Activity


Module 3: Market Need & Problem Validation

Info: β€’ Conduct market need assessment using industry and customer insights
β€’ Map real customer problems vs. perceived assumptions
β€’ Evaluate market gaps and unmet demand
β€’ Case Study


Module 4: Competitor & Industry Research

Info: β€’ Analyze direct, indirect, and substitute competitors
β€’ Study competitive advantages, pricing, and differentiation
β€’ Use competitor insights to refine your startup model
β€’ Group Brainstorm


Module 5: Financial & Operational Feasibility

Info: β€’ Assess cost structures, revenue models, and breakeven points
β€’ Validate financial sustainability and operational practicality
β€’ Understand funding needs, risks, and financial projections
β€’ Simulation


Module 6: MVP Design & Testing Feasibility

Info: β€’ Learn MVP approaches for rapid validation
β€’ Create testing hypotheses and measurable indicators
β€’ Understand iterative improvement based on user feedback
β€’ Role Play


Module 7: Risk Assessment & Feasibility Scoring

Info: β€’ Identify internal and external risks that affect feasibility
β€’ Use scoring frameworks to evaluate idea strength
β€’ Build a readiness checklist for launch decisions
β€’ Action Plan Review


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