Top 100 Startup Accelerators, Incubators, and Programs in Canada

Startup Accelerators and Incubators Canada

Canada has incredible potential for innovation, yet it remains largely untapped. Navigating the ecosystem can be a challenge for entrepreneurs in Canada, especially when it comes to fundraising. Early access to capital and a supportive culture can significantly aid in transforming more startups into scale-ups and tech giants.

After months of development, we are delighted to unveil the Top 100 Accelerators, Incubators, and Programs for entrepreneurs, founders, and innovators in Canada. This comprehensive list aims to facilitate and guide those navigating the entrepreneurial landscape in the country.

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Ranking Startup Program
1 Google for Startups Canada
2 University of Waterloo Velocity Incubator
3 University of Toronto Entrepreneurship
4 Next Canada
5 Communitech
6 Y Space
7 Innovation Factory
8 Venture for Canada
9 Launch Academy
10 Highline Beta
11 Creative Destruction Lab
12 DMZ Tech Incubator
13 Alberta Accelerator 500 Global
14 Founder Fuel
15 Dobson McGill University
16 TELUS Community Safety and Wellness Accelerator
17 Accelerator Centre
18 L-spark
19 Intuit Prosperity Accelerator
20 Idea Mississauga
21 Forum Ventures Toronto
22 EDGE Sheridan College
23 Reach Canada
24 TandemLaunch
25 Treefrog Accelerator
26 Hatchery Incubator University of Toronto
27 YEDI Incubator
28 ICUBE Incubator
29 Entrepreneurship at UBC
30 UTEST
31 Invest Ottawa
32 Platform Calgary
33 HATCH ventures
34 Y2 Labs
35 Medical Innovation Xchange
36 VentureLAB
37 Volta
38 Centre for Entrepreneurship University of Toronto
39 MaRS Discovery District
40 UTEST
41 Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship
42 Antler Canada
43 Co.Labs
44 Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre
45 Venture Labs
46 Lazaridis ScaleUp
47 Launch Lab
48 OneEleven
49 League of Innovators
50 Altitude Accelerator
51 The Knowelge Society
52 New Ventures BC
53 Haltech
54 Foresight Canada
55 The Hub University of Toronto
56 Seneca HELIX
57 Launch Lab
58 MTLab
59 startGBC
60 Health Innovation Hub @UAlberta
61 ELLA Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs
62 District 3 Innovation
63 Imagination Catalyst Incubator
64 Plug and Play Tech Center Toronto
65 Startup Garage
66 Western Accelerator
67 TechAlliance
68 JLABS Toronto
69 Imagination Catalyst Incubator
70 Alacrity Canada
71 Toronto Business Development Centre
72 BC Tech Association
73 Futurpreneur
74 Ontario Centre of Innovation
75 Parkdale Centre for Innovation
76 Computer Science Innovation Lab UofT
77 Laurier StartUp Lab
78 Holt Xchange
79 Biomedical Zone
80 Social Venture Zone
81 Legal Innovation Zone
82 SpinUp
83 Innovate BC
84 BC Tech Association
85 Women+ Entrepreneur Incubator Elevate
86 eHUB Entrepreneurship Centre
87 Lassonde School of Engineering BEST Program
88 Science Discovery Zone
89 Bioenterprise Canada
90 InnovED
91 The BRIDGE University of Toronto
92 Startup Garage
93 GENIAL York University
94 Transmedia Zone
95 RBC Women in Cleantech Accelerator
96 Clean Energy Zone
97 Fashion Zone
98 Digital Media and Gaming Incubator
99 Black Entrepreneurship Alliance
100 MC2 Capital
101 SpinUp
102 Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility
103 Synapse Consortium
104 Brampton Entrepreneur Centre
105 Innovation Hub at Carleton University
106 Brampton Venture Zone
107 Bhive
108 Halton Region Small Business Centre
109 LatAm Startups
110 Spring Activator
111 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre at Algonquin College
112 Alberta Innovates
113 Laurier Women Entrepreneurship Centre
114 GreenHouse
115 The Forum
116 HATCH ventures
117 Canada's Tech Network
118 John Wood Centre for Business and Student Enterprise
119 Station FinTech Montreal Accelerator
120 Edmonton Unlimited
121 Alacrity Canada
122 Black Founders Network
123 Climate Ventures
124 ideaHUB
125 Startup Calgary
126 Ideas Inc
127 Opus University of Saskatchewan
128 Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst
129 Techstars Toronto
130 CEED
131 Le Pont Quebec
132 FoundHers
133 Le Pont Quebec
134 The Forge
135 Centech
136 LabaseHEC Montreal
137 La Piscine MTL
138 Canadian Technology Accelerators
139 Innovation Boost Zone
140 ACCEL Centennial College
141 Black Founders Network
142 Shad Canada
143 Grebel Peace Incubator
144 Toronto Business Development Centre
145 eCommerce North
146 Toronto Fashion Incubator
147 Canada's Music Incubator
148 Design Fabrication Zone
149 Full Motion Accelerator
150 Artscape Daniels Launchpad
151 LiftOff
152 C100
153 Canada-India Acceleration Program

1. Google for Startups Canada

Google is known for its innovation DNA across the globe. Google for Startups Canada delivers an accelerator for Canadian startups in a 10-week program equity-free program. This program is delivered virtually.

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2. University of Waterloo Velocity Incubator

University Waterloo is a hot spot for Canada’s top technical talent. The Velocity delivers offers numbers of programs for Uwaterloo students and alumni that are looking to build the next big thing.

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3. University of Toronto Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship at UofT has been developing a large ecosystem to support entrepreneurs from UofT. These include accelerators, incubators, and research programs to commercialize new innovations.

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4. Next Canada

Next Canada offers three programs for startups including one specifically on AI startups. Next Canada is founded by some of Canada’s top business leaders.

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5. Communitech

Communitech is Waterloo’s innovation community. The Fierce Founder program for women and female founders has had a significant traction over the years to creating women-led companies in Ontario and Canada.

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6. Y Space

Y space is one of rising accelerator programs in Canada at York University located in Markham.

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7. Innovation Factory

Innovation Factory runs number of programs for entrepreneurs, innovators, and tech leaders in city of Hamilton. Innovation Factor’s annual startup competition called LiONS LAIR is known for a spot where many startups get a head start.

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8. Venture for Canada

Venture for Canada is ideal for students and young leaders, interested in exploring about tech and startups. Venture for Canada connect top talent from universities to some of the fastest growing startups.

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9. Launch Academy

Launch is one of Vancouver’s top premier startup accelerator helping Canadian tech at every stage.

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10. Highline Beta

Highline Beta runs number of innovative startup programs and corporate innovation partnership to bring new ideas forward.

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Eric Rafat is a passionate founder with expertise in startups, building high-performing teams, and growth marketing. He is a top ranked tennis player and always up for a conversation about startups and tech. Connect with Eric here.

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