No, it’s a non dilutive program!

The program is free of charge and does not take any equity or shares of the startup.

Once your application is received, our team will carefully review all submissions to assess alignment with the program’s goals and criteria. This evaluation will focus on your solution, stage of development, and readiness to engage with the program.

Following this initial review, selected applicants will be invited to participate in an interview. These conversations are designed to ensure a strong fit for both you, as a founder, and the program team. The interviews also provide an opportunity to discuss your goals, challenges, and how the program can best support your growth.

You can expect to hear from us no later than the week of March 16th, 2026 regarding the status of your application and next steps.

The program includes 10 hours of focused session delivery, designed to provide you with the essential tools and insights to validate your solution effectively. In addition, you’ll receive up to 5 hours of personalized weekly support from our expert mentors and program team. This dedicated support is tailored to help you address challenges, refine your business model, and accelerate your progress throughout the program.

Together, the structured sessions and ongoing guidance ensure you have the resources needed to build with confidence and drive meaningful results.

We plan to select a focused cohort of 10 to 15 companies. This small group size ensures personalized attention, meaningful peer collaboration, and a supportive environment where each startup can receive tailored guidance.

Upon graduation, all founders will become part of our Alumni Network, gaining ongoing access to a vibrant community, continued support, and exclusive events and initiatives. Whether you need advice, connections, or resources, we’re just one request away, ready to support you as you continue to grow and scale.

Station Fintech and Fintech Cadence are collaborating to create a world-class program designed to support fintech startups based in or looking to operate in Canada, navigating the critical validation stage, often one of the toughest phases in their growth journey.

Station Fintech is hosting the program, providing the infrastructure and community space, while Fintech Cadence is responsible for developing the program content. Together, they bring their extensive networks and deep industry expertise to guide and support founders every step of the way, ensuring participants have access to the best resources, mentorship, and connections throughout the program.

The program runs for 8 weeks and includes a mix of interactive workshops and industry nights. During these sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to engage directly with industry experts and potential customers to test and validate your solution in real time.

Active participation is key, this means attending all sessions, completing assignments, and being open to feedback. You’ll be expected to collaborate closely with mentors and peers to refine your business model and validation strategy throughout the program.

The program will be a hybrid, with some opportunities offered in Montreal, Quebec. If you foresee challenges with this, please let us know.

Yes, you can. The sessions will be delivered virtually in those cases.

You can contact Anthony Aloise, Startup Coordinator at startup@fintechcadence.com.