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Zone Startups

A global network of accelerator programs transforming innovative ideas and products into world-class companies.

Toronto, Ontario

Zone Startups is a global network of accelerator programs transforming innovative ideas and products into world-class companies.

Industries

General/industry agnostic

Focus Areas

market validationcustomer acquisitionseed capitalSeries A fundraisingsports and mediasustainable energyfemale foundersmarket access

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Programs

DMZ Ventures

accelerator

Canada's leading accelerator for high-potential startups with the capability to rapidly iterate and globally scale, based in Toronto.

Zone Startups Vietnam

accelerator

Accelerator program in partnership with VinaCapital, Talentnet, Unibrands, and TTG Holdings, tapping into the startup community in Ho Chi Minh City.

Zone Startups Sports + Media

accelerator

Canada's leading accelerator for startups in the fast-growing world of sports and media, in partnership with Rogers.

Gateway Market Access

accelerator

Market access program with support from Canadian and Indian governments allowing startup founders entry into new markets.

Powered Accelerator

accelerator

Entrepreneurship program by the Shell Foundation focused on sustainable development goals in energy and another area.

Zone Startups India

accelerator

Umbrella organization for Zone Startups' partnerships across India with a flagship program based in Mumbai.

and 2 more programs

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Zone Startups operates a selective 1% acceptance rate. They screen companies, provide seed capital, and facilitate Series A fundraising. The network includes programs across multiple countries (Canada, Vietnam, India) and partners with major organizations like Rogers, Shell Foundation, and various government bodies. They have a location in Calgary in addition to Toronto.

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BAI Type

Foundations & Ecosystem-Building

Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).

medium confidence
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Notable Alumni

Sampler, Bindas Jobs, Veerum, BleeTech

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Founded 2014
University-affiliated