CAIN is an influential network of Canadian Accelerators and Incubators who create one voice for the innovation ecosystem through collaboration, education, and connection. CAIN has over 140 members, each an accelerator or incubator, representing Canada ...
Programs
Startup Tracker
otherDashboard for accelerators and incubators that aggregates online data to help members with stakeholder reporting and client success stories
Business Accelerator and Incubator Performance Measurement Framework (BAI PMF)
otherPartnership between CAIN, MAIN, ISED, and Stats Canada that harmonizes data collection to build high quality data on how the startup ecosystem creates value in the Canadian economy
Start-Up Visa Program Advocacy
otherPartnership with Startup Canada to enhance and advocate for improvements to the Start-Up Visa Program by consulting with Designated Organizations and entrepreneurs
Bridging BAIs + Investors
otherProject to bridge the gap between investors and Business Accelerators and Incubators, addressing the need for stronger investor networks and better communication
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CAIN membership is diverse in geography, industries focused on, and growth stages of supported companies. CAIN represents members across all 10 Canadian provinces plus Yukon.
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BAI Type
Foundations & Ecosystem-Building
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).
This classification is inferred from available data. Organizations can self-classify using the typology framework.