JANUS Innovation Hub Services

Mentorship and Advisory
MVP and Prototype Development
Funding Support
Co-Founder Matching
Marketing and Branding
Peer-to-Peer Mentoring

Sometimes, the most powerful advice comes from someone just a few steps ahead. We emphasize peer mentoring, connecting founders with one another to share real-life lessons, swap resources, and provide support that only fellow entrepreneurs can offer. This builds community while strengthening every individual venture.

"Ask Me Anything" Events

We regularly host Q&A sessions with successful entrepreneurs and industry leaders. These candid conversations give our startups access to a wealth of knowledge and real-world experiences.

Mentorship and Advisory

We at Janus Innovation Hub think that having an experienced guide can make all the difference for people who want to start their own businesses. This is why we have developed thorough mentoring programs matching seasoned company executives who have been in their positions previously with bright startup entrepreneurs.

 Our mentorship offerings include:

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Founder-to-Founder Mentoring

Sometimes, the best advice comes from someone who’s just a few steps ahead. We facilitate peer mentoring, connecting our more established startups with early-stage founders for relatable guidance and support.

  • Before building, we ensure your idea solves a real problem:
  • Market research workshops to define your target audience
  • Competitor analysis sessions to identify your unique value
  • Customer interviews to gather real-world feedback

Once your concept is confirmed, we will help you to create an unambiguous product roadmap:

  • Use feature prioritizing drills to find the essential functions of your MVP.
  • User narrative mapping to show the user path of your product
  • Sprint planning to break down projects into reasonable parts.

Our seasoned product managers will walk you through this process so you may decide what to start first with knowledge.

We will assist you in visually bringing your idea to life before you start coding a single line:

Sessions of wireframing to map your user interface

  • Interactive prototyping to track user flows and gather early comments
  • Organize brand identity seminars to guarantee the feel and appearance of your products and complement your vision.
  • Together with you, our design team will make changes until we have a sample that your target audiences prefare.

When it's time to build, you won't be alone:

  • Regular check-ins with experienced engineers for guidance
  • On-demand troubleshooting consultations

Advisory on tech stack and architecture choices Note: While we don't provide direct coding services, our network of technical advisors and peer founders ensures you're supported throughout the process.

Great products need to be functional and user-friendly. Our design team helps you build intuitive, engaging interfaces from day one:

  • Wireframing and user flow mapping

  • Interactive prototypes for testing and feedback
  • Usability reviews to improve customer experience
  • Visual design aligned with your brand identity

MVP and Prototype Development

We know the road from idea to reality is both exciting and challenging. That’s why we’ve built a supportive environment to help founders at every stage. Our MVP and Prototype Development programs are designed to take your vision from concept to tangible, market-ready solutions.

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Funding Support

We have created a thorough Funding Support program meant to help businesses at all phases of their financial life.

Idea Funding

Great ideas, in our opinion, should have an opportunity to show themselves. Our Idea Funding program is meant to provide outstanding ideas the vital initial push: 

  • Micro-grants: We offer small grants (typically $2,000 – $5,000) to help you validate your concept, conduct initial market research, or create a basic prototype.
  • Strings-free capital: This isn’t a loan – it’s an investment in your potential. Use these funds to prove your idea has legs without worrying about immediate repayment.

Submit a brief pitch deck and participate in a short interview with our selection committee. We’re looking for passion, innovation, and potential impact.

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Prototype & Early Validation Support

Prototype & Early Validation Support Instead of pre-seed checks, we focus on helping you build traction before fundraising:

  • Access to technical advisors and mentors to refine your prototype and product roadmap.

  • Connections to our peer founder community for feedback, collaboration, and shared learning.

  • In-kind support such as product testing opportunities, co-working resources, or introductions to early adopters.

This stage is about getting your prototype in shape and proving real demand – the foundation investors want to see.

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Seed Funding Preparation

We will assist you to be ready for more significant seed rounds as you grow your business:

  • Pitch perfection: Extensive courses to hone your pitch deck and narrative technique.
  • Financial modeling: Expert help in developing use-of-funds strategies and realistic estimates.
  • Investor matching: We will expose you to pertinent members of our large network.
  • Due diligence preparation: Direction on creating the records investors will like to see.
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Co-Founder Matching

Finding the right partner can change everything. At Janus, we help founders connect with potential co-founders through our community and network. We make warm introductions and create opportunities for meaningful connections – so you can meet the right people to build with.

Discovering Your Ideal Match

We first get to know you personally, not just about your company concept. Our Co-Founder Profiling system aims to expose:
- Your technical abilities and areas needing complementing knowledge
- Your communication tastes and working approach
- Your principles and future goals for the firm...
With this profile, we use our varied network of driven businesspeople—many of whom are fellow First generation immigrants with special knowledge and expertise. Although we use sophisticated matching techniques, there is always a human element; our staff looks over possible matches to make sure we are matching you with really suitable prospects.
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Creating Significant Connections

We don't just hand you a list of names once we've found possible co-founder fits. We lead organized "get-to-know-you" events and warm introductions....
- Group projects to observe your cooperative skills.
- Workshops on vision alignment to guarantee your agreement on the overall image
We are helping you locate a co-pilot for what may be the most fascinating (and demanding)
path of your life.
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Getting Through the Formation of a Partnership

Once you have a co-founder you connect with, we can assist you to lay a solid basis...
- Our HR consultants will walk you through critical discussions on roles and duties, equitable divisions, and decision-making procedures.
- We will assist you in creating a thorough co-founder agreement with well-defined expectations that safeguard both sides.
- We can set up more in-depth talks or work sessions if needed to make sure you're both fully committed before the wedding.

Establishing Your Dream Team

We will be available to assist with your employment requirements as your startup expands:
- We'll help you figure out which key jobs are most mportant as you grow.
- Our network consists of gifted experts in many different disciplines; many of them are immigrants themselves and know the special dynamics of companies started by immigrants.
- We provide guidance on how to create inclusive job descriptions and interview procedures.
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Marketing and Branding

Together with our side business, Avidus, we help you turn your vision into a compelling brand story that resonates with your audience.

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Brand Identity Development

• Story mining workshops to uncover your unique narrative

• Visual identity (logo, colors, look & feel)

• Brand voice development for clear, consistent messaging

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Comprehensive Digital Marketing Solutions

• Strategy development

• Website development and optimization

• Social media management

• Content marketing

• SEO & SEM

• Email marketing

• Analytics and reporting

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Content Creation and Copywriting

• Website copy & SEO-friendly content

• Blog & article writing

• Social media content

• Email & ad copy

• Press releases and media kits

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UI/UX Design for Marketing

Throughout all phases of your marketing journey, our design team will work closely with you to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces:

• Website UI/UX Design

• Landing Page Design

• Email Template Design

• Social Media Graphics

• Ad Creatives

• Infographics and Data Visualization.