Technology - Accelerator

Technology Accelerator

The Tech Accelerator program supports market ready technology startups execute their go-to-market strategies, acquire customers, and prepare for fundraising.

What to expect

Develop and strengthen your knowledge on growth foundations & fundraising strategies through educational workshops and focused sprints.

Engage with experienced mentors, program advisors, & industry experts to strategize and execute on your growth goals.

Take part in exclusive Mastermind programming, designed to elevate your leadership skills.

Access over $60k in startup support and up to $30K in cash awards.

Meet the 2024 Cohort

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Community

Build connections with fellow entrepreneurs that share the same mindset and goals. Gain access to various events and programming to build long lasting relationships with our community of 600+ founders.

Leadership development

The program will feature ample opportunities for hands-on experience, accountability sessions, customized mentorship, and dedicated growth hours with key partners in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Growth frameworks

Develop the sales and marketing playbook needed to scale your venture. Founders work with dedicated growth mentors who provide strategic & tactical guidance for founders to build their growth foundations.

Milestone driven

Our programs are goal driven, using proven frameworks that put founders in the driver seat while we help them reach their end destination.

Timeline

Applications open

January 20th, 2025

Applications Close

March 3, 2025

Program kick off day

April 29th, 2025

Weekly Sessions

May - September 2025

Demo day

September 2025

Application process

Step: One

Please note applications are now closed. Join our waitlist for future programs!

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Step: Two

Short-listed candidates invited to interview in March.

Step: Three

Candidates finalized in April.

Step: Four

If you have any questions about the application process, email us at yspace@yorku.ca

Program eligibility

Companies need to have an MVP launched in the market already with at least some early traction (while we typically define early traction by revenue, exceptions can be made for highly innovative deep tech products)
Innovative tech products and a high growth business potential
Driven, coachable and collaborative founders with a growth mindset
This is a hybrid program. Selected cohort will be expected to engage in 1 week of in-person activities each month.

Frequently asked

We are looking for Full-Time Founders who are driven, coachable, and have a growth mindset. The ideal company will have a product in the market, and have a focus on developing traction and unlocking their roadmap to scale.

No, the program is sector agnostic. All the resources and support are focused on technology-based ventures across all industries.

NOTHING! It is a free program for everyone and we do not take any equity in the company!

The program is open to everyone in the community, as long as they are dedicated founders who are willing to put in the time and commitment to grow the venture.

The program runs from the beginning of May to the end of August with a Demo Day scheduled for end of September for the Top 5 ventures. On a weekly basis, the venture should devote a minimum of 5 hours for workshops, mentorship sessions, and office hours.

There are five (5) key components within the program:

Monthly Mastermind Sessions for leadership development led by a trained facilitator
Hands-on workshops on venture growth frameworks with leading industry experts
Office hours with a private network of investors, industry experts, and growth advisors
A dedicated EiR mentor that has insights into the industry that your venture is disrupting
Engaging in an active community of over 700 ventures and like-minded peers supporting your journey

A maximum of 10-15 ventures will be chosen for the accelerator.

It is hard to measure the impact or value of the program as it will be different for everyone involved. However, the program offers over $60k worth of startup support paid for by YSpace, York University via the Mastermind sessions, dedicated mentorship, exclusive startup perks, and office hours with growth mentors.

In addition, the Top 3 ventures will compete for up to $30,000 in cash prize. Equity Free!

You are encouraged to apply (join waitlist for 2025 cohort). Shortlisted candidates are invited for a round of interviews during March for further due diligence. The cohort will be finalized in early April and onboarding commences for the program launch in May.

Please note, this is a competitive program with a high level of applications each year. If you are not selected there still may be other opportunities to support you at YSpace. Get in touch at yspace@yorku.ca

Applications for the 2024 cohort are now closed. Join the Waitlist or email yspace@yorku.ca to learn more about other programs at YSpace.

The program has a hybrid format. Majority of the content will be delivered virtually, with a blend of in-person component. Ventures are expected to be on-site for 1 week of each month. Reach out to yspace@yorku.ca if you have questions about the format.

Join the waitlist

Applications for the 2024 cohort are now closed.

Join the waitlist for the next cohort, or reachout to yspace@yorku.ca to learn more about our other programs.

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