Accelerator · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Objectives-based programme for seed-stage science and technology companies, built around full-day mentor sessions every eight weeks. Started at the University of Toronto's Rotman School and now runs at 17 sites; no fees and no equity.
Closed
Verified 18 October 2026 · From the programme's own pages
About 26 streams, including AI, climate, defence, energy, quantum, space and Web3. Sites include Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Halifax, Paris, Berlin, London and Milan.
2026/27 programme year: applications closed 24 July 2026.
Deep Genomics, Nymi, Blue J Legal, Cohesic, Greenlid
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