TBDC Horizon is for founders from Europe who need a clear strategy, the right room, and the right introductions.
TBDC Horizon is for founders from Europe who need a clear strategy, the right room, and the right introductions.
TBDC Horizon is a market entry program for investor-backed companies led by European founders expanding into North America. Partnering with EU Horizon and EIC, we help founders turn traction into revenue – with ecosystem access, curated growth strategies, market-readiness assessments, and targeted matchmaking.
We calibrate your competitive landscape, identify your enterprise buyers, match you with sector advisors, and build your GTM playbook for North American entry.
Connect with pilot-ready customers and active industry investors, with 1-on-1 guidance from founders who have scaled already. The right meetings before you arrive.
We calibrate your competitive landscape, identify your enterprise buyers, match you with sector advisors, and build your GTM playbook for North American entry.
Connect with pilot-ready customers and active industry investors, with 1-on-1 guidance from founders who have scaled already. The right meetings before you arrive.
Stage fit gets you from market entry to paying pilots. Want guidance on the right fit?
Want guidance on the right fit?
You are a European founder with an in-market B2B solution built for global markets and ready to scale – with flexibility and ease.
Outside of Europe or still at startup stage? See all our programs
Your North American entry point. Ontario combines top-tier tech talent, strong non-dilutive R&D funding, and a stable, high-growth base built for global scale.
EU founders gain near-total tariff-free trade through Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, access to public procurement, and proximity to the U.S., all at lower cost within a G7 economy.
Your North American entry point. Ontario combines top-tier tech talent, strong non-dilutive R&D funding, and a stable, high-growth base built for global scale.
EU founders gain near-total tariff-free trade through Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, access to public procurement, and proximity to the U.S., all at lower cost within a G7 economy.
Direct access to major U.S. markets and 1.5B consumers across 15 free-trade markets, tariff-free.
Stable, predictable governance and immigration, so founders can avoid U.S. volatility.
Ontario holds 50% of Canada’s high-tech talent, with universal healthcare that removes employer insurance costs.
SR&ED tax credits and government grants fund innovation and reduce R&D costs.
Investor-friendly regulations and G7 stability mean easier capital access and lower business risk.
Common law and IFRS systems reduce legal and accounting friction for global founders vs U.S. regulatory complexity.
36 years of proven outcomes,
across 70+ countries, and 14 sectors.
36 years of proven outcomes,
across 70+ countries, and 14 sectors.
Horizon is designed for European founders. Founders outside Europe can apply through other programs. You will get a curated experience calibrated for founders from your market and your targeted enterprise buyers.
Horizon fees vary by cohort and stage. Some of our programs are partially or fully government-funded. Contact our team for next steps.
Get calibrated strategy, proven traction, and accelerated North American scaling with TBDC.
