AC:Incubate
Canada
Assistance to build a start-up business
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateMarch 01, 2024
- grant_single|closingDateJuly 09, 2024
grant_single|financingType
Expert Advice
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
grant_single|grantors
- The Accelerator Centre
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open
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Receive guidance through a business learning platform, access to mentors and assistance to find funding opportunities in order to build a start-up company working on solutions that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
grant_single_labels|projects
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$50,000
Hamilton
Creating a smart irrigation system for urban farming to save water and increase yield
$250,000
Vancouver
Creating a new medtech device for minimally invasive neurosurgery
$100,000
Ottawa
Developing an AI-enhanced telemedicine platform for pediatric healthcare
$60,000
Toronto
Developing an AI-driven remote healthcare platform for rural communities
$60,000
Calgary
Establishing an AI-based system to enhance productivity in remote work settings
$70,000
Montreal
Building a platform to optimize resource allocation in sustainable agriculture
grant_single_labels|admissibility
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
Here are the eligible expenses for this grant:
- Funding for startups working on solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Support for medtech and healthtech companies to develop and improve technologies
- Resources for technology that supports remote work, neurosurgery, healthcare delivery, and AI integration
grant_single_labels|criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Clarity and feasibility of the project proposal
- Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Potential impact and scalability of the startup
- Technology relevance and innovation
- Demonstrated need for resources and support
grant_single_labels|register
- Step 1: Visit the grant program website or contact the program for more details.
- Step 2: Review the eligibility criteria and program details to ensure your startup aligns with the grant requirements.
- Step 3: Complete the application form with all the necessary information and supporting documents.
- Step 4: Submit the application within the specified deadline.
Apply to this program
Grant Summary
This grant supports startups and entrepreneurs in actualizing their aspirations by providing incubation, mentorship, and funding opportunities. It also offers specialized programs like Sustainable Future Lab for solutions aligned with UN goals and AC:Excel for ongoing support and mentorship.
Grant Details
The grant program is designed to empower entrepreneurs by offering a comprehensive framework for success through various phases like product discovery, business foundation building, customer acquisition, and global scaling. Participants benefit from access to a digital community, mentorship, investment advisory services, and exclusive events and workshops.
The Sustainable Future Lab stream supports startups working on solutions that align with UN Sustainable Development Goals, providing funding opportunities and specialized supports. Graduates of the program can also join the AC:Excel initiative for long-term mentorship, investor network access, and opportunities to mentor future startup founders.
Additionally, the AC:Med program expedites medical technology innovations with resources from Grand River Hospital, focusing on areas like neurosurgery, remote workforce technology, and AI integration in healthcare. The grant also offers coworking spaces, like Catalyst Commons, for companies of all sizes and provides success stories of entrepreneurs benefiting from the grant programs.
