Membership

Membership helps ambitious founders in Newfoundland & Labrador move faster, with coaching, community, and space to work. Whatever stage you're at, you're never doing it alone.

Expert advice

A founder community

Workspace, funding, and tools

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They started here

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Who is it for?

Membership is for tech founders in Newfoundland & Labrador, at any stage. We're not looking for a polished pitch. We want to see a real problem, and proof you're moving on it.

You've identified a real problem

You know the problem deeply and you’re validating it with the people who have it.

You're moving

You've started. Testing, talking to customers, changing course when the evidence says to.

You are open to feedback

You ask for input, act on it, and show up for the founders around you.

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What do members get?

Coaching and advisors

Honest, hands-on guidance, not cheerleading. Plus one-on-one time with vetted experts in sales, marketing, finance, funding, HR, and legal.

Founder community

Peer support and advice from founders on the same path, with the same ambition.

Workspace

A 24/7 coworking space with bookable phone and meeting rooms, a shared kitchen with coffee, tea, and regular snacks, basic office supplies, and a mailbox.

Funding and tools

Access to Pocketed; a fund to bring in expert consultants who can advance your business; support for growth travel outside the province; and a discounted tech stack including AWS, Google Cloud, and HubSpot.

AI Garage

Hands-on help using AI across R&D, product development, and operations, plus an AI companion to support problem and customer validation.

Events

Expert workshops and monthly community lunches that build skills and real relationships.

Real feedback. Real growth.

Founders who built here, in their words.

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“Spellbook simply wouldn't exist without Genesis.”

Spellbook simply wouldn't exist without Genesis. I cut my teeth working for two Genesis companies, and launched Spellbook in Genesis. It provided social, economic and learning support that allowed us to get to traction. Today we service nearly 4,000 law firms in over 50 countries and have over 110 employees.

Scott Stevenson

Co-Founder & CEO, Spellbook

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"Genesis truly helped us develop our product strategy and build ourselves as a company."

Speech Metrics began with a grand vision but no clear sense of how to make it a reality. Genesis truly helped us develop our product strategy and build ourselves as a company, from everyday support to their fostering of a truly dynamic and inspiring venture ecosystem. Our flagship app SpeechCatcher is about to enter the wild world and transform an entire industry. It's unimaginable that we'd be at this stage today without Genesis.

Dr. Yvan Rose

Co-Founder & CEO, Speech Metrics

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“It’s been honest, practical, and grounded in real experience.”

The mentorship I’ve received through Genesis has come from people who have worked closely with enough startups to have seen the ups, the setbacks, what works, and where things can go wrong. They’ve challenged me when things felt difficult, pushing me to find solutions rather than get stuck, and they’ve been just as present in the wins, helping me recognize progress and keep momentum.

Matt Creese

Founder, Weevva

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How Membership works

Membership flexes to how you work. Start when you're ready, with no royalties or revenue share on what you build, and no claim on your IP. It renews year to year. Over time, some Members go on to Residency, a more concentrated track within Membership. Wherever you take it, the support stays with you.

Questions founders ask

What is Genesis Membership?

Genesis Membership is the core program at Genesis, Newfoundland & Labrador's hub for early-stage tech startups. It gives founders coaching, a founder community, workspace, funding access, and tools to build and grow their companies.

How much does Membership cost?

Membership is $150 a month and includes a desk. It's free for students until six months after graduation.

Does Genesis take equity for Membership?

No. Joining Membership doesn't cost equity, royalties, or a revenue share.

Does Genesis take any IP?

No. What you create is yours. Genesis makes no claim on your intellectual property, your product, or your code.

Who is Membership for?

Membership is for tech founders in Newfoundland & Labrador, at any stage. We look for a real problem, evidence you've started, and a willingness to learn and accept feedback.

What do Genesis members get?

Members get coaching from startup advisors, a founder community, coworking space, funding access, support from the AI Garage, and founder-only events.

How do I join Genesis Membership?

Start by scheduling a chat with the Genesis team. We’ll talk through what you’re building and whether Membership is the right fit.

What’s the difference between Membership and Residency?

Membership is the core program, open to tech founders across Newfoundland & Labrador. Residency is a more concentrated track within Membership, by invitation only.

Where is Genesis located?

Genesis is based in St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador.

You don't have to do this alone.

Tell us what you're building, and we'll figure out the fit together.

Open to founders at any stage

No royalties, no multi-year lock-in

A community that won't let you stall

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