Accelerate Fund
AB, Canada
Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
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- Yaletown Partners
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If you’re a technology startup seeking early-stage capital for growth, but not yet venture-capital-round ready, you could get funds to match those of an angel investor, as a first step in preparing for your launch. You can also get support in the form of
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$250,000
Calgary
Developing an AI-driven legal tech platform for automating legal documents
$250,000
Edmonton
Creating a B2B healthcare technology platform for patient data management
$250,000
Vancouver
Creating a fintech platform that offers microloans to small businesses
$250,000
Red Deer
Developing an IoT device to monitor environmental conditions for smart farming
$250,000
Lethbridge
Developing a blockchain-based supply chain management system for agriculture businesses
$250,000
Edmonton
Research and development of a renewable energy storage solution for residential use
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Eligibility criteria for this grant:
- Alberta-based tech startups
- Early-stage startups
- Various B2B sectors
- Proven product demand
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There are eligible types of companies for this grant. The Accelerate Fund provides early-stage growth financing for Alberta-based tech startups in various B2B sectors with proven product demand.
- Alberta-based tech startups
- Early-stage startups
- Various B2B sectors
- Proven product demand
- Private, incorporated, and have a head office and more than 50% of employees located in Alberta
- Focus on information and communications technology, energy technology, life sciences, agriculture, and biotech
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There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.
- Companies not based in Alberta
- Companies with less than 50% of employees located in Alberta
- Non-tech startups
- Companies not in the B2B sectors
- Companies without proven product demand
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Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Early-stage growth financing for Alberta tech startups
- Proven product demand
- Various B2B sectors
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Accelerate Fund III grant:
- Alberta-based tech startups with a proven product demand
- Early-stage startups in various B2B sectors
- Companies must be private, incorporated, and have a head office with over 50% of employees located in Alberta
- Focused on information and communications technology, energy technology, life sciences, agriculture, and biotech
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- Check if your Alberta-based tech startup meets the eligibility criteria outlined by Accelerate Fund III.
- Complete the application form on the Accelerate Fund III website.
- Submit any required supporting documents and information as specified in the application guidelines.
- Wait for a response from the Accelerate Fund III team regarding the status of your application.
- If selected, engage in discussions with the fund managers to finalize the investment terms and conditions.
- Collaborate with the Accelerate Fund III team and potential co-investors to secure the funding needed for your tech startup.
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