Accelerator Centre welcomes 23 startups into the new UN Sustainable Development Cohort of AC:Studio
Selected startups will receive up to $100,000 in seed funding and work with the AC and innovation partners from CarbonGraph, Conestoga College, SnapPea Design, WEtech Alliance, to launch, grow, and…
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Ontario Startups Get Revenue Boost with New Program from the Accelerator Centre and Communitech
The initiative is part of the Scale-Up Platform delivered by Communitech, which supports the development of Canadian-made tech companies that generate $100 million or more in annual revenue.
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Ontario’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Reborn: AC Launches AC:Studio Cohorts to Power Ontario-made Solutions to the World’s Biggest Challenges
Following the successful pilot cohort of the program, cohorts 2 and 3 will provide startups up to $100,000 in seed funding grants to launch, grow, and scale Ontario-made solutions that…
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Accelerator Centre Clients Wayble and PsyMood Join Forces to Provide Mental Health Supports for International Students
AC:Studio clients Wayble and PsyMood announced this week they are joining forces to build a new and innovative mental health and mentorship service designed for culturally sensitive support.
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SASC and Accelerator Centre Partner to Foster Equitable Workplaces and Empower Women and Gender-Diverse Individuals in Tech
The initiative is bolstered by a $561,000 grant from Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) as part of a commitment to invest up to $100 million in 163 projects aimed…
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Elevating Startup Ambition: Highlights From Our 2024 Annual Report
The Accelerator Centre (AC) continues its mission to foster innovation and entrepreneurship, significantly impacting the Waterloo Region and beyond. Here are the key highlights from our 2024 Annual Report.
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The University of Waterloo and Accelerator Centre Launch Global Impact Creator Pilot Program
The powerhouse innovation organizations join forces to empower students, faculty, and recent graduates to explore and address unmet needs in human and planetary health through innovative entrepreneurship. Participants will research,…
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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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