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ventureLAB Accelerate AI program presents an exceptional 6-month journey tailor-made for startups tackling contemporary challenges through the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into their product landscape. This program stands out as one of the premier opportunities for tech startups to thrive and excel.

Through tailored, streamlined support, participating ventures will accelerate their development and commercialization journeys, receiving support in four key areas:

  • Technology development
  • Attracting and retaining talent
  • Customer acquisition
  • Access to capital

KEY BENEFITS

  • Access to over 70 mentors and 25 advisors
  • Discounted access to ventureLAB’s cutting-edge AI Compute lab
  • Personalized support for product development
  • IP Support, Workshops and specialized guidance on intellectual property.
  • Access to personalized support from the Investment Readiness Program team of advisors to help support through the fundraising process
  • Advisory on attracting top talent, and access selected talent pools.
  • Free access to ventureLAB's Innovation Space in Markham
  • Personalized and promotional videos & articles tailored to each company to be shared on multiple channels
  • Demo Days: chance to gain visibility and demo products to a wide audience
  • Access to ventureLAB’s network of over 65 ventureLAB partners including Siemens, Tenstorrent, Dell for Startups (Dell Technologies), and credits from AWS and many more

Accelerate AI Eligibility

  • The Venture must be incorporated, based and operating in Canada
  • Focused on applied AI and intelligent value chain products and/or services
  • Employing fewer than 500 globally (including its affiliates)
  • Venture must be at the validation stage, have developed a minimum viable product (MVP) or at the efficiency stage, experiencing initial traction in a receptive-enough market to build a business in
  • Able to demonstrate evidence that their technology solves a real problem for an identified market
  • Venture must fall under one of the industry sectors and value chain categories outlined in the application form

APPLICATION PROCESS

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Fill out the Accelerate AI Application Form
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Our Accelerate AI team will review your application and Accelerate AI Program Manager will contact you to schedule a review panel for you to pitch your startup so we can assess fit for the program and make the final decision
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All applicants are subject to review and approval. Rolling reviews will take place throughout the application period
1
Fill out the Accelerate AI Application Form
2
Our Accelerate AI team will review your application and Accelerate AI Program Manager will contact you to schedule a review panel for you to pitch your startup so we can assess fit for the program and make the final decision
3
All applicants are subject to review and approval. Rolling reviews will take place throughout the application period

For any questions regarding the application process or eligibility, please contact accelerateai@venturelab.ca.

FAQ

Who is this program best suited for?

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This program is best suited for companies that have build their MVPs and are focused on applied AI and intelligent value chain products and/or services.

Do you charge for these services?

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No, we take no equity in your company. Accelerate AI founders get tailored, dedicated guidance to navigate your unique business growth goals. You’ll develop relationships in a growing global community of mentors, investors, partners, manufacturers, value chains, and fellow entrepreneurs, critical to the growth and scaling of your business.

Is this program open only to Ontario-based companies?

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No, this program accepts applicants from across Canada!

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