Accelerator | Winter 2020

APPLICATION DEADLINE
December 6, 2019

The Acceleration Program is a 12 week intensive program destined to help technology startups lift off the ground. The program aims to bring technology entrepreneurs move from the earliest stages of development to a viable business model with real world validation.

The Program is completely free: no fees, no deposits, no equity, no intellectual property rights.

The Summer 2019 Accelerate Program  is built around 4 specialized cohorts and each cohort has room for about a dozen projects. Here are the different specializations that we currently accept applications for

Technology

Made for technology entrepreneurs who are ready to validate their business model, develop a viable minimum product and present their project to investors.

Med Tech

The Med Tech cohort is open to all medical innovation entrepreneurs, regardless of their background or academic affiliation.

Artificial Intelligence

Intended for Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects applied to maritime services, mobility of the future, smart cities, unmanned aerial mobility. In collaboration with Thales.

Industry 4.0

Dedicated to companies that offer their products or software to the manufacturing sector to support their transformation in the revolution related to Industry 4.0. In collaboration with Investissement Québec

If you can answer “yes” to any of the following questions, this program is likely to be the right fit for you.

• Are you in the process of validating and measuring the commercial potential of business projects with real potential clients?

• Are you trying to determining your Minimal Viable Product (MVP)?

• Are you beginning to lay the foundations of your business model?

• Are you still trying to understanding the dimensions and challenges faced by winning companies: attitude, legal aspects, management, design, marketing, sales and more?

When you get accepted we’ll provide you with

Specialized clinics & Coaching

Clinics led by experts in legal, finance, marketing and commercial affairs − Plus, you'll get private coaching sessions.

Work spaces

24/7 access to our modern work spaces and meeting rooms. Wi-Fi and office amenities included.

Workshops

Weekly workshops led by an entrepreneur in-residence.

Propulsion Program

The most promising projects will be invited to join our advanced Propulsion Program

Each week of the program features a unique theme that will be covered with detailed workshops and mentorship.

1. Inventor or entrepreneur?
2. Target markets
3. The product
4. Sales

1. Customers
2. Finances
3. Business valuation
4. Revenue models

1. Financing
2. Cost structures
3. Pitching art at Demo Day with la Caisse de Dépôt
4. Conquering the world

Online applications

The program is open to anybody with a great technology idea.

You will have to fill a form and send us a presentation about your project.

Pre-selection process (Pitch)

If your idea is pre-selected, you’ll be invited to present your idea in front of a small jury.

Make sure your presentation follows the application guidelines.

Week of December 16, 2019

Program starts

If your idea makes the cut, you’ll join a cohort of 8 to 16 other projects in your field of interest to start the 12 weeks program.

Jan 14 - April 8, 2019