GROW Accelerator

About

The GROW Accelerator program, organized by TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, offers early-stage startups in the region a 6-month acceleration experience, providing CAD 10,000 in matching federal funding, expert mentorship, and networking opportunities to enhance business growth and market competitiveness.

Benefits

• 💰 Financial Support
• Each business can receive CAD 10,000 in federal funding matching support.
• 🎓 Mentorship Program
• Access to practical support and expert guidance in areas like B2B/B2C sales, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship mindset.
• 🌐 Network Access
• Connect with the local innovation ecosystem to foster business development.
• 📈 Business Growth
• Enhance business growth capabilities and improve market competitiveness.

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to startups from London and Southwestern Ontario counties including Elgin, Huron, Lambton, Middlesex, and Oxford.
• 💼 Business Stage
• Must be an early-stage startup with proven product-market fit.
• 📈 Customer Requirement
• Must have acquired initial customers.
• 💰 Revenue Requirement
• Must have achieved early revenue.
• 🛡️ Intellectual Property Strategy
• Must have a defined intellectual property strategy.

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Physical Attendance
• Must participate in the 6-month acceleration program.
• 🎤 Presentation Requirement
• Participants may need to present their business progress at various checkpoints during the program.

Target Region

Southwestern Ontario, including London and surrounding counties

Target Sector

Early-stage startups in various sectors