“The program really helped us to reach the next level. The networking opportunities, connections and mentoring sessions were super helpful in terms of getting to know the market as well as customer feedback and validation. I consider this as the biggest opportunity in terms of getting to know the North American market and the start up scenario in Ontario. I really appreciate the time and effort DMZ took to find the right partners and meetings for each startup.”

Jibin Jose, Co-founder & CEO, Flipmotion Technologies

"The Next Big Idea acts like a red carpet for companies entering into the Canadian market. As a Startup it is really difficult to find meetings with C-Level Executives in a new country. Through NBI we were able to meet the most relevant people and understand the North American Market better."

Jainam Mehta, Co-founder & Chief Communications Officer, Oizom

“NBI Program covered 3 key startup ecosystems/locations, connected us well to investors and government agencies, and introductions to other startups were well planned. It was very encouraging to see how numerous high quality grant/visa programs funded by Governments have been successfully utilized by worthy Indo-Canadian startups.”

Soubhagya Sahoo, Co-founder & CEO, Gray Routes

“Overall, it was an excellent experience. Firstly, interacting with the Zone Startups team in India during the contest process, various interviews and then obviously the 2 week market access program in Canada. I would like to tell startups that NBI is a great opportunity because not only will it give them access to investors, potential customers/partners, etc. in the North American Market but to also widen their horizons and understand the reach of their product and probably discover different dimensions that their products can extend to.”

Mandar Vaidya, Founder & CEO, Survelytics

“I think NBI is a fantastic opportunity for a startup with global ambitions.”

Pruthvi Rao, Founder & CEO, Element42

“If we had not gone through the NBI program, we would never have given a serious thought to looking at Canada as a potential gateway to the North American Market. It was an eye-opener in a lot of ways.”

Pankit Desai, Co-founder & CEO, Sequretek

"The Next Big Idea program was something we applied to because we were looking to launch into the North American market. The inputs we received as well as the government officials, venture networks and companies we met during the Canada visit were invaluable, and the NBI team provided us with great support. Would strongly recommend this as a wonderful bridge for Indian companies looking to springboard to the international space."

Devi Yesodharan, Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer, Trendlyne

“The NBI Program is superb by Zone Startups India which helped our startup to explore opportunities overseas, especially in Canada where they set up all relevant meetings with Incubators, Government Organizations, Co-working Spaces, Legal, Company formation, established similar companies to explore, learn and understand the viability.”

Pratyush Halen, Founder & CEO, Fingpay