Kitchener-Waterloo Tech

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Accelerator Centre

  • Focus on fast marketing, job creation and stimulating economic activity
  • Offers workspace and advisory services, such as mentorship, networking and education about sales, finances, and marketing for companies
  • Home to over 50 start up companies

Timeline: Application available year round—basic business plan required

Eligibility/Pre-Requisites

For-profit business in a technology field that has a product that can be commercialized within two years of entering he program. Company must demonstrate potential for economic impact

Location(s): Waterloo, ON

 

Communitech

  • Not-for profit organization
  • Offers programs and events that strengthen the connections between companies, professionals and developing ideas by promoting innovation and collaboration
  • Provides access to academic institutions, research bodies, and advisors
  • Communitech Hub houses the VeloCity Garage and provides teams with access to mentorship networks and events

Location(s): Kitchener-Waterloo, ON

 

Hyperdrive

  • New Incubator program
  • Initial funding of $40k; possible $500k through VCs
  • Three-month program offered to ten companies per sprint
  • Up to two years with access to mentors, trips to meet funders, soft landing opportunities, legal and accounting services, and Hyperdrive Demo Day

Timeline: Applications open once a year (see website for details)

Eligibility/Pre-Requisites

See website for details

Location(s): Kitchener-Waterloo, ON