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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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The team at T-Hub.

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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Windmills in a field.

Accelerator Centre Releases Impact Report for UN Sustainable Development Goals Incubation Programming

With the support of a $750,000 GROW grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the AC created an award-winning incubation program for entrepreneurs supporting the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development…

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OTTO Motors' OTTO 600 robot.

OTTO Motors launches mid-sized autonomous mobile robot and makes industry-leading strides in software development

The company releases new software powering the industry’s most comprehensive fleet of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) with the ability to handle any material handling job up to 4,200 lb.

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Arlington Virginia's logo.

eleven-x Awarded Major North American Smart Parking Contract by Arlington County, Virginia

The company will deploy its award-winning eXactpark solution across the County’s commercial district to improve the parking experience and reduce vehicle emissions.

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Accelerator Centre Ranked as a World Top Performing Accelerator by UBI Global

The Accelerator Centre (AC) is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a World Top 5 – Public/Private Business Accelerator by UBI Global for 6th year.

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A finance meeting.

Accelerator Centre partners with Easly, a leader in SR&ED financing

Kitchener-Waterloo-based Accelerator Centre (AC) has partnered with Easly, a Capital-as-a-Service company that finances Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credits. The two organizations will work together to support the…

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