Candidates for the Accelerator Centre (AC) should have an identified market for their technology, a business plan and some initial funding. Candidates should also be open and receptive to mentoring and participating in a business development process with pre-determined milestones.

Specifically, candidates should:

1. be a for-profit business in a technology field;
2. have a proprietary product or service that can be commercialized within two years;
3. be in the early stages of business development as one of the following: * a start-up company * an existing small business that is in a growth phase or changing its focus
4. have a basic business plan or a written description of a business and a financial forecast;
5. have a management team in place that can demonstrate their ability to handle both the technical and managerial aspects of the business and is willing to seek and accept assistance from the Accelerator Centre and its network of service providers;
6. be well-suited as a business to benefit from the Accelerator Centre services and environment;
7. have the ability to pay the Accelerator Centre's fees for the intended term of access to the Centre's services and facilities; and
8. have potential for positive economic impact on the community through: * a technology or service deemed to have a high potential impact in the marketplace * potential for rapid company growth

Once prospective clients have submitted a preliminary application form, relevant members of the Accelerator Centre will review the form and arrange a meeting. If there is agreement to proceed, you will be asked to fill out a longer application form, provide an electronic copy of your business plan and supporting documentation to the client review panel of the Accelerator Centre's entrepreneurship council, and respond to any questions they may have.

The Accelerator Centre will work closely with other organizations in the regional network to ensure that as a graduate, you have access to the resources required for your continued growth.