John Wilkinson, MPP: "This country’s economy needs world class scientists and business leaders who come together and speak a common language to make opportunities happen. That’s what happens every morning over coffee at the Accelerator Centre."
Why Apply?
Is this absolutely the best place to launch a new technology business?
We think so.
Imagine a work space for business entrepreneurs with everything they need to turn a business idea into a business success story. That's the concept for the Accelerator Centre (AC), a not-for-profit technology business incubator, opened in May 2006 with funding from the Federal and Ontario governments, the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, the City of Waterloo, and the University of Waterloo.
Office space, administrative support, mentors, networking opportunities — you get it all at the Accelerator Centre.
It's just about the best place you can imagine to launch a new high-tech business. Prime office space and essential services at reduced cost? Yes. Administrative support? Yes. Mentoring by some of the best business minds in Canada? Yes. Access to academic research? Yes. Networking with other entrepreneurs and business leaders? Yes.
It all adds up to an incredible, one-of-a-kind opportunity for Canada's best and brightest entrepreneurs, which helps explain why we were filled to capacity in just nine months (the target was 18 months) and expansion plans are already in place.
Turn up the AC
Our clients typically stay one to three years. We also offer two other levels of support — Condo and Non-Resident. You even get support after you graduate. But first you have to make the cut. Get started by checking out our criteria, preliminary application form, or request more information by phone at (519) 342-2402 or by contacting us.
We also welcome inquiries from companies or individuals interested in working with our existing clients.
