Waterloo Accelerator Centre
Where the real business of entrepreneurship gets done, every day
Waterloo, Ontario
The Accelerator Centre is a world renowned, award winning startup incubator. Our customized curriculum and mentorship model accelerates growth and helps our clients build and scale sustainable companies. We exist to help you actualize your venture, acc...
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AC:Incubate
incubatorCore incubation program providing structured programming, mentorship, and community support
AC:Incubate+
incubatorIncubation program with focus on underrepresented founders
AC:Studio
acceleratorProgram for early-stage innovative startups
AC:RevLab
acceleratorProgram helping high-potential startups transform early traction into scalable and repeatable revenue, delivered in partnership with Communitech
Global Impact Creator Program
acceleratorCollaborative initiative with University of Waterloo designed to help entrepreneurs explore and advance social innovation
Aerospace Accelerator
acceleratorSpecialized program for aerospace startups
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Award-winning accelerator with high-touch, founder-first approach. Offers work-from-space facilities and 1-on-1 mentorship from experienced founders and industry leaders. Partners with institutions like University of Waterloo and Communitech. Supported by government programs like FedDev Ontario. Hosts regular events, workshops, and community gatherings.
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Leadership
Ellyn Winters-Robinson
Mentor, Marketing and Communications
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400+ alumni companies
Notable Alumni
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