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Finding a problem worth solving is the ultimate act of leverage because it ensures that your life's work is applied to a point of maximum impact rather than dissipating into activities that don't match your ambition. The world doesn't need more founders. It needs more entrepreneurs, people relentlessly pursuing economic opportunity by working on problems worth their talent.
- About
- Joyplot is an 8-week cohort for people serious about finding a problem worth their life's work. Joyplot is the thing you do before accelerators and incubators. No equity. No strings attached. Just focused exploration.
- Plotters
- Discovery is more fun with friends. That's why every Joyplot member — Plotter — gets a plotter pass, one guaranteed spot to give someone they believe in. They're automatically accepted into your batch, no application required, so please, choose wisely. Bring someone who's always wanted to build something of their own, who's been quietly itching to do something different. They don't need to work with you. They just need to be the kind of person who makes the room better.
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Timing
- Next application deadline is June 15, 2026 [APPLY]
- Structure
- 8 weeks, Friday and Saturday IRL meetups, end-of-program Demo Day.
- Process
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- Application: A questionnaire focused on your background, patterns of creation and pursuit of excellence (<5 minutes to fill out).
- Video: A 1-minute, unedited video introducing yourself and a space you're exploring.
- Interview: Virtual, 15 min. interview with 2-3 Joyplot partners, looking to understand your background and areas of fascination.
- Why you should apply
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- Support: With cohorts of no more than 20 people, you'll build deeper connections with fellow participants while also receiving 1:1 support from Joyplot partners that will help you find the right thing to work on.
- Perks: $350k+ in tech credits from Microsoft, OpenAI, Anthropic, Framer, and more.
- Capital: Up to $1M in funding should you want to turn your project into a company.