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Last Update: June 11, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : June 22, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Western Accelerator is a startup accelerator that helps high-growth ventures scale through mentorship and training. It supports activities such as workshops, pitch preparation, and in-person coworking participation during the program.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : June 22, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Startup acceleration for high-growth ventures.
- Mentorship and educational workshops.
- Pitch preparation and competition.
- In-person coworking and business development.
Documents Needed
- Executive summary
- Company logo
- Company website
- Team picture
- Pitch video links and investor pitch slide deck
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Western students
- Western faculty and staff
- Western alumni
- Registered startups and ventures
- Agri-food and sustainability startups for the Regenerator stream
Who is not eligible
- Teams without a founder connected to Western
- Unregistered businesses
- Teams unable to commit full-time in person
- Student founders not available full-time during program hours
- Ideas or early-stage ventures without a minimum viable product
Eligible geographic areas
- Western University, London, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an anonymous and diverse panel of judges.
- Top-ranked teams are invited to pitch to a selection committee.
- Selected teams are contacted and onboarding information is collected.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the GUST platform.
- The program runs in two cohorts each year.
- Selected teams receive mentorship and educational training.
- The accelerator is based on campus at Western University in London, Ontario.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Western Accelerator Program
What is the Western Accelerator?
Western Accelerator is a startup accelerator that helps high-growth ventures scale through mentorship and training. It supports activities such as workshops, pitch preparation, and in-person coworking participation during the program.
Who is eligible for the Western Accelerator program?
To be eligible for the Western Accelerator program, you must:
At least one founder linked to Western
Registered business
Full-time in-person commitment
What expenses are eligible under Western Accelerator?
Startup acceleration for high-growth ventures.
Mentorship and educational workshops.
Pitch preparation and competition.
In-person coworking and business development.
Who can I contact for more information about the Western Accelerator?
You can contact Morrissette Entrepreneurship by email at accelerator@uwo.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Western Accelerator available?
The Western Accelerator program is available the province of Ontario.
Who are the financial supporters of the Western Accelerator?
Western Accelerator is funded by Morrissette Entrepreneurship