Accelerators, incubators & pitch competitions Canadians can join

A free, two-week self-paced online program designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs build their business model canvas, refine target customer profiles, and plan IP and market research strategies.

A 6-month remote program from Toronto Metropolitan University - The DMZ that incubates and accelerates AI startups focused on supply chains, with business coaching, networking, access to funding, and practical MVP development assistance.

A 6-month program at MaRS Discovery District building Canada's next generation of high-growth supply chain AI companies through events, co-working space, business advisory services, PR acceleration, and access to customers, talent, and investors.

Toronto-based competition and support program for entrepreneurs.

LaunchPad PEI is a non-profit incubator managed by Innovation PEI that supports the growth of innovative companies in Prince Edward Island. It provides early-stage businesses with resources, mentorship, and programming to help them develop and scale.

Helps export-ready Atlantic Canadian businesses enter global markets in Europe or the Indo-Pacific by connecting them with international trade consultants for customized market intelligence, strategic advice, and introductions to key partners.

Institut rattaché à l’Université de Sherbrooke soutenant le transfert technologique et l'incubation de projets deeptech et de startups scientifiques en technologies médicales, matériaux et énergie.

A call for urban design and spatial planning projects aimed at developing and enhancing the Lachine Canal sector.

Créé par l'École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), Centech accompagne des startups deeptech et medtech dans des programmes structurés tels que le Collision Lab, favorisant l'accès aux investisseurs et aux partenaires industriels.

Centre d’innovation et d’incubation soutenant les entreprises en démarrage et les projets collaboratifs avec des PME établies dans les secteurs de la santé, de la mobilité et des technologies numériques.

Powered by Cycle Momentum, this prize supports Québec-based climate-tech startups with investment awards, investor exposure, and structured access to the innovation ecosystem to move solutions toward deployment.

A 6-month corporate accelerator program for AI Supply Chain Startups at Seed/Series A stages that matches corporations and startups across five different supply chain industry streams to drive innovation and collaboration.

In partnership with Desjardins, supports commercial businesses in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce and Monkland Avenue in adopting sustainable and eco-responsible practices.

District 3 est un incubateur universitaire basé à Montréal qui appuie les startups dans la validation de marché, l'accélération et l'internationalisation via du mentorat et des programmes spécialisés.

A pre-accelerator initiative providing Quebec-based women entrepreneurs with business coaching, workshops, mentorship, and a Demo Day pitch competition awarding a $10,000 top prize.

Incubateur de l’Université Concordia qui appuie les startups dans la validation de marché, l’accélération et l’internationalisation, offrant des programmes spécialisés en biotechnologie, intelligence artificielle et design.

Incubateur thématique dédié au tourisme, à la culture et au divertissement qui connecte des startups innovantes avec des partenaires corporatifs et institutions pour tester et implanter des solutions créatives.

Offers up to $15,000 in funding alongside expert support to help Montreal businesses accelerate innovation and growth.