A sovereign, cloud‑native Entrepreneur OS for the next generation of Canadian founders.
Fusing Estonia‑style e‑Residency with Canada’s C11 Entrepreneur stream to accelerate women & newcomer‑led ventures from Mississauga to nationwide scale.
Executive Summary
The What
Aurora Gateway is a sovereign, cloud‑native Entrepreneur OS that lets founders register, fund, operate, and prove traction for immigration in hours, not weeks.
The Why
Canada’s inclusive growth is trapped by friction in registration, banking, and immigration. Aurora removes that friction and measures the outcomes in real time.
The Impact (5-Yr Targets)
- Women‑owned SME share: 19.5% ➜ 30%
- AI adoption in SMEs: 12% ➜ 40%
- Time to be operational: 14 days ➜ < 2 hours
Context & Inspiration
Estonia's e-Residency (The Playbook)
- e-Residency enables remote company creation + digital ID.
- A single, unified portal for all government filings.
- Seamless banking and fintech integration is standard.
- Attracts global founders, creating a major European unicorn hub.
Canada's C11 Stream (The Opportunity)
- A powerful but underutilized visa for entrepreneurs.
- Requires proof of "significant benefit" to Canada, often via traction.
- The process is often paper-based, slow, and lacks clear metrics.
- Huge opportunity to digitize and link it to live business data.
Why Canada? The Strategic Advantage
Stable Economy
A resilient, G7 economy with a strong banking system, predictable regulatory environment, and access to North American markets.
Diverse Talent Pool
World-class universities and inclusive immigration policies create a deep, multilingual, and highly skilled workforce.
Quality of Life
A safe, inclusive, and multicultural society with universal healthcare and vibrant cities, making it an attractive place to live and build a business.
Advanced Services & Trust
Blockchain Trade Ledger
Modernizes the "Trade Teleport" with a distributed ledger for secure, transparent, and immutable records of cross-border shipments, payments, and customs clearance.
Fractional Executive Hub
Access a marketplace of vetted, on-demand fractional executives, including C-Suite leaders (CFO, CTO) and public sector veterans for regulatory and policy guidance.
Human-in-the-Loop Fairness
A dedicated Canadian Fairness Council provides human oversight for all AI-driven recommendations, ensuring ethical, unbiased support for every entrepreneur.
Interactive Comparative Advantages
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System Architecture
1Identity (Q-ID)
Biometric + cryptographic identity; zero‑knowledge AML/KYC attestations.
2Business Kernel
One‑click INC/CRA BN, GST/HST, payroll, IP, and banking via open APIs.
3Capital Graph
Grants, micro‑equity, revenue‑share pools linked to impact KPIs.
4Governance Studio
Board templates, cap table, filings, and an AI policy coach.
5Trade Teleport
Export listings, customs calculators, and compliant cross‑border payments.
+Human Intelligence
AI Co-Pilot, Fractional Executives, and Fairness Council oversight.
Accredited Agents Layer
Entrepreneur OS Agent (EOSA)
Accredited organizations (e.g., innovation hubs, banks/fintechs) licensed to onboard founders. EOSAs verify identity, assist incorporation, and perform ongoing compliance coaching.
Legal Check Agent (LCA)
Independent, government‑approved legal adjudicators that issue a Residency Assignment decision, running AML/KYC checks via zero-knowledge attestations.
Integrated C11 Entrepreneur Stream
Registration & Operation — Side‑by‑Side
| Aspect | Today (multi‑portal) | Estonia e‑Residency | Aurora Entrepreneur OS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to operate | 3–14 days | ~1–2 days | < 2 hours (target) |
| Immigration link | Manual, paper-based | Separate visa process | Integrated via live data |
| Equity focus | Generic | Neutral | Women/newcomer priority |
Mississauga Pilot → National Scale
Why Mississauga
53% immigrant share; Pearson gateway; fintech corridor; Sheridan & UTM talent; strong cultural business networks.
Pilot Actions (0–9 mo)
- Q‑ID enrolment centre
- Business Kernel alpha
- Women Founder Sprint (50 ventures)
Partners
City of Mississauga, Peel chambers, banks/fintech, colleges, women‑in‑tech orgs, diaspora councils.
KPIs & Targets (5-Year)
| Indicator | Baseline | Year‑2 | Year‑5 | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women‑owned SME share | ~19.5% | 24% | 30% | Equity |
| AI adoption in participating SMEs | ~12% | 28% | 40% | Digital |
| Avg time: register → operational | 3–14 days | 24 hrs | < 2 hrs | Efficiency |
| e‑Residents onboarded / year | 0 | 5,000 | 20,000 | Global |
| High‑growth ventures (>$1M) | — | 120 | 500+ | Scale |
Roadmap (36 Months)
Indicative Pilot Budget (Year 1)
| Item | Cost (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Q‑ID & Identity Ops | $1.6M |
| Business Kernel Build | $1.8M |
| Capital Graph + Compliance | $1.2M |
| Mississauga Hub + Outreach | $1.4M |
| Governance/Legal/Privacy | $0.9M |
| Total | $6.9M |
Risk & Mitigation
- Regulatory: Phased provincial nodes + mutual recognition.
- Privacy/AML: Zero‑knowledge attestations; third‑party audits.
- Banking: Fintech partnerships + supervised sandbox.
- Equity: Multilingual UX, fee waivers, mentor mesh.
Trust Fabric — Zero‑Knowledge & Attestations
What is a ZK Proof?
A cryptographic way to prove a statement (e.g., “not on sanctions list”, “income ≥ $X”) without revealing the underlying data. Aurora uses ZK proofs for KYC/AML and eligibility checks.
How Aurora Uses It
- EOSA collects documents → generates proof‑of‑KYC.
- LCA signs a Residency Assignment attestation.
- IRCC verifies proofs server‑side; no raw PII leaves custody.
Benefits
- Privacy by default
- Lower fraud risk
- Faster adjudication
- Auditable with minimal exposure
Sample Attestation (JSON)
{
"subject": "QID:0x9f…ab4",
"type": "ResidencyAssignment",
"issuer": "did:lca:peel-001",
"claims": {
"kyc": "zkp://proofs/kyc#snark",
"sanctions": "zkp://proofs/sdn-none",
"business_registered": true,
"bank_account_active": true,
"payroll_started": false
},
"signature": "ed25519:…",
"issued_at": "2025-01-22T14:55:00Z",
"expiry": "2026-01-21T00:00:00Z"
}
Illustrative only. In production, proofs reference verifiers and contain no raw personal data.
Next Steps
Authorize the Aurora Gateway Mississauga Pilot, initiate IRCC/CRA data‑bridge workstreams, and convene public‑private partners. Within 9 months, we can demonstrate sub-24‑hour business operationalization and the first C11 fast‑track approvals based on live venture telemetry.