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Last Update: March 24, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
AC:Incubate supports early-stage tech startups with structured incubation, mentorship, and access to networks. Participants may also access up to $600,000 in credits and discounts from value-added service providers.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Structured incubation for early-stage tech startups.
- Business building, growth, and scaling support.
- Mentorship, events, and founder community programming.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Company name and contact details
- Company description and product information
- Annual revenue information
- Funding information
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Early-stage tech startups
- AI, medtech, fintech, and other tech-driven businesses
Who is not eligible
- Companies not focused on technology.
- Companies not incorporated in Ontario or federally, and not ready to incorporate within 30 days.
- Applicants without at least one founder physically located in Canada.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Accelerator Centre team after submission.
- Applicants are contacted by the team if selected to move forward.
- Accepted founders are onboarded at the start of the month.
- Participants must complete required surveys during the program.
Additional information
- AC:Incubate is an ongoing intake program, and founders are onboarded at the start of the month.
- Applicants must provide information about their company, product, revenue, and funding through the application form.
- Selected participants may access investment advisory support and the AC investor network.
- Participants may receive credits and discounts from value-added service providers.
Frequently Asked Questions about the AC:Incubate Program
What is the AC:Incubate?
AC:Incubate supports early-stage tech startups with structured incubation, mentorship, and access to networks. Participants may also access up to $600,000 in credits and discounts from value-added service providers.
Who is eligible for the AC:Incubate program?
To be eligible for the AC:Incubate program, you must:
Ontario or federal incorporation
Tech-based startup
Active participation required
What expenses are eligible under AC:Incubate?
Structured incubation for early-stage tech startups.
Business building, growth, and scaling support.
Mentorship, events, and founder community programming.
Where is the AC:Incubate available?
The AC:Incubate program is available the province of Ontario.
Who are the financial supporters of the AC:Incubate?
AC:Incubate is funded by The Accelerator Centre