The Accelerator Centre: Funding Programs & More
This guide for business owners covers current Accelerator Centre funding programs, including seed funding grants, accelerator program, and in-kind support for entrepreneurs.
This is our dedicated “hub” page for the Accelerator Centre funding programs. We’ll continuously update this page to reflect changes in programs – so bookmark this page and check back often for updates!
The Accelerator Centre Mandate
The Accelerator Centre (AC)’s vision is to build the #1 full stack start-up hub in the world. AC exists to help aspiring or existing business owners actualize their venture, accelerate its growth, and watch it thrive. It exists to help ambitious dreamers impact global change through their business.
AC is the hub for action that provides an extensive selection of customizable opportunities to tap into—allowing business owners to rapidly bring their innovation to life.
The Accelerator Centre Priorities
You can learn about the Accelerator Centre’s priorities by reading its 2023-2024 EDI Action Plan.
Types of Funding the Accelerator Centre Offers
The Accelerator Centre offers a financial incentive for seed funding grants. It also offers an accelerator program and in-kind support.
The Accelerator Centre Funding Programs
Below are the links to the AC’s financial incentives:
- AC: Studio:
- Accelerator
- Venture (seed funding grants from FedDev Ontario)
- In-kind support
- AC: Connect:
- Corporate Innovation Program
- AC: Incubate:
- Incubation Programming
- AC: Excel:
- Mentorship
- AC: Med:
- Commercialization project/Mentorship (AC and Grand River Hospital)
The Accelerator Centre Contact
The Accelerator Centre:
295 Hagey Blvd.
1st Floor, West Entrance Waterloo,
Ontario N2L 6R5
Phone: 519-342-2400
Email: info@acceleratorcentre.com
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