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Ruth Casselman Appointed CEO of the Accelerator Centre

After an extensive search, with the support of an external executive search firm, the Accelerator Centre (AC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Ruth Casselman as its Chief Executive…

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Accelerator Centre Announces the Top 25 Startups Selected for the Final Phase of AC:Studio Programming

The companies will move into Phase 3 of the AC’s innovative AC:Studio program and receive an additional $50,000 in seed funding from FedDev Ontario, mentorship from the AC’s award-winning mentor…

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Accelerator Centre Announces 10 Startups Selected to Participate in Inaugural Aerospace Accelerator Program

Together, with the Region of Waterloo and NAVBLUE, we’re creating a new home at the AC for aerospace entrepreneurs to test, grow, and scale their startups

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Accelerator Centre Launches Accelerator Program to Drive Innovation at the Intersection of Fintech and Quantum Technologies

The new programming will support 6-8 scaling companies to develop potential proof of concept and pilot projects with EY Canada and their key fintech clients.

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Accelerator Centre CEO Departs, Board Chair to Lead During Transition

As Jay Krishnan Departs the Accelerator Centre, Ruth Casselman Assumes Interim CEO Role.

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Accelerator Centre launches inaugural Aerospace Accelerator Program in collaboration with the Region of Waterloo and NAVBLUE

The new program will support 10 startups to grow and scale their business in Waterloo, cementing the Region’s position as an aerospace innovation hub and leader in the aviation sector.

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EU Market Access Education Program participants.

Accelerator Centre Partners with Institute for Information Industry in Taiwan for EU Market Access Education Program

Expanding into international markets is a pivotal step for startups seeking rapid growth and global recognition. For internationally acclaimed organizations like the Institute for Information Industry (III) in Taiwan, facilitating…

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WonderWell Toy Co.'s Kindness Mouse™.

WonderWell Toy Co. Launches The Kindness Mouse™

A thoughtful toy designed to inspire compassion one adventure at a time. The Kindness Mouse brings a new kind of kindness tradition that will inspire and nurture good values, all…

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Accelerator Centre Partners with India’s Largest Incubator to Launch North American Market Access Program

The Accelerator Centre is pleased to announce the next cohort of our International Market Immersion Program in collaboration with T-Hub, a premier innovation hub and ecosystem enabler based out of…

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Accelerator Centre Launches New International Market Immersion Program

The AC’s International Accelerator programs are a key offering in the organization’s efforts to expand its operations into global markets and attract the world’s top startups to Waterloo. It is…

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The Accelerator Centre Announces the Top 50 Companies Moving into Next Phase of its Venture Studio Program

The companies will move into Phase 2 of the AC’s innovative AC:Studio program and receive an additional $30,000 in seed funding from FedDev Ontario, mentorship from the AC’s award-winning mentor…

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