About Us​

Your Catalyst for Tech Startup Success​

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Rising Star team leverages 30+ years of experience across technology, internet, and manufacturing in China and Canada. With resources from incubators and financial institutions in both countries, we specialize in providing localization services to incubate local companies, help international companies expand into Canada, and support international entrepreneurs launching startups in Canada. Since inception, we have partnered with local companies to serve over 500 businesses.

As the only Asian partner of the federal incubator-TreeFrog Accelerator, we assist Asian startups looking to immigrate to Canada through the Start-Up Visa (SUV) program. Our services include project screening, business planning, visa application, and implementation to help clients solve both immigration and career challenges.

With a professional business project management team and experienced copywriting department, including licensed consultants proficient in Canadian immigration law and finance, registered accountants, and a bilingual team with 30 years of cross-border entrepreneurial experience, we deliver excellent services that have earned widespread trust from partners.

Mission Vision & Values

01.

Mission

Through applying our knowledge, experience, and expertise, we help guide tech startups with good business ideas to develop into successful international business ventures which ultimately benefit societies.






02.

Vision​​

Become the #1 go-to tech business incubator for all Asian tech startups to bring their business to the international scene.








03.

Values​​

We provide our clients with professional service and advice where we place client interests ahead of our own.
We strongly believe that innovation and ethical application of emergent science and technology are the only way to achieve healthy and sustainable growth in the economy, which will be beneficial to all members of society.
While economic and other risks are inherently unavoidable with startups, we strive to minimize risks by utilizing our knowledge and experience.

Our Expert Panel

Paul Xu

-Head of Business Incubation

Leveraging 30+ years pioneering high-tech innovation across North America and Asia Pacific, Paul empowers startups to successfully launch and scale globally. His cross-cultural strengths bridge Eastern and Western business, while his experience in manufacturing, supply chain, internet technologies and vast network provide startups invaluable guidance to drive growth worldwide.

Innovation Team

Glenn Collins – Business Strategy Advisor
Becca – Project Director
Bruce – Software Engineering
Michelle – Hardware Engineering Director
Jet – Project Planning Director

Project Landing Team

Marcello Hernandez – COO
Nolan – Program Manager(s)
Zach – Operations Manager
Ellena Steiner – Lawyer
Ram Ramraji – CPA

Our Partners

Global Offices

China:Block 5, Nanshan Qianhai HongKong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub, Shenzhen

Utilizes resources from multiple  incubators  and  innovation platforms.
Professional team seeks high-quality innovation  projects.
Provides high-quality  entrepreneurial training  for  clients interested in Canadian permanent  residency through the SUV  program.

Toronto Canada – Landing & Ongoing Business  Support Center

The only authorized Asian  partner of Canada’s federal government designated  business  incubator.
Professional project  management team and  experienced  copywriting and  planning  department.
Licensed consultants proficient  in Canadian  immigration laws  and financial systems.
Registered accountants on staff.
Business team with 30 years of  experience in  both China and  Canada.
High trust from clients and  partners due to  professional  services  and  excellent industry  reputation.

Hong Kong – Sales & Service Center

Sales and customer service  hub supporting  China  expansion
On-the-ground legal  expertise to protect IP and  growth
Launchpad to overseas  regional marketing and  partnerships

Vietnam – Sales & Service Center

First Southeast Asia office
Local legal advisors to  enable regional business  growth
Spearheading Rising Star  expansion in Asia