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A world of opportunity

There’s no shortage of groundbreaking talent here. Now’s your chance to support the next most impactful businesses.

How we work with corporations

Success through partnership

Our focus is on helping our clients accelerate their growth and build globally competitive businesses that thrive. A large part of what allows us to do this is our collaboration with the local and global tech community.

As a not-for-profit organization, our partners not only directly fund our work, but they also form a network of trusted service providers. Our closest partners have the opportunity to form deep connections with our startups as they build their businesses.

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Corporate Sponsorship Details

Discover how you can help our startups get their innovation off the ground

We’re in the business of impacting change worldwide. And our partners make it happen.

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If you’re looking to connect with the next generation of Canadian tech, we can help. Our philosphy behind corporate partnerships is to build customized solutions that are mutually benefical and flexible to help you achive your business goals.

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Our partners

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Interested in getting involved?

Becoming an AC partner means tapping into the unparalleled potential within the Waterloo innovation ecosystem. You’re in for an incredibly rewarding experience.

Corporate Innovations

Truly transformative
partnerships

Our corporate innovation programs create pathways between industry, innovators, and entrepreneurs to solve some of the biggest problems in industry today.

Global hubs

Your innovation hub

Looking to partner with the AC to launch your own innovation community? We offer licensing of our program model and delivery platform, so you have everything you need to build a company that’s proven to scale businesses.