The Accelerator Centre

Accelerator Centre provides an essential combination of in-house mentorship, educational programming, facilities, networking, and access to funding and facility services with a goal of building successful companies. The company's in-depth programming, unique accountability model, and long-term view, distinguishes it from other accelerators and incubators within the Canadian commercialization landscape. It helps entrepreneurs move from start-up to scale-up, accelerate the time to market, and help attract customers, investment. and revenue. Accelerator Centre was founded on 2006 and is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada.

Past deals in Canada

Carmina de Young

Seed Round in 2020
Carmina de Young provides design creation and garment production services. Customers of all sizes can order ethical and eco-friendly clothing from them. They not only create clothing but also produce large quantities. Little fashion designers, institutions, governments, and suppliers are among their clients.

JASPR

Seed Round in 2020
JASPR provides an air purification solution that helps homeowners, businesses, and healthcare practices provide a clean-air environment for their customers and patients. They allow consumers to directly buy goods or services from a seller over the internet using a web browser.

JASPR

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
JASPR provides an air purification solution that helps homeowners, businesses, and healthcare practices provide a clean-air environment for their customers and patients. They allow consumers to directly buy goods or services from a seller over the internet using a web browser.

Carmina de Young

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Carmina de Young provides design creation and garment production services. Customers of all sizes can order ethical and eco-friendly clothing from them. They not only create clothing but also produce large quantities. Little fashion designers, institutions, governments, and suppliers are among their clients.

Ryna

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Ryna empowers women to live their best lives by taking care of the most basic human needs --- housing. We do this by combining technology with real estate expertise to create a personalized experience that prioritizes safety, reliability and support.

webapp.io

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Webapp.io is a Y Combinator-backed developer tools company that helps developers build next generation web applications. They’ve built an extremely performant custom hypervisor that makes webapp development 10x faster by automating repetitive code review steps.

Ryna

Seed Round in 2020
Ryna empowers women to live their best lives by taking care of the most basic human needs --- housing. We do this by combining technology with real estate expertise to create a personalized experience that prioritizes safety, reliability and support.

TyltGO

Pre Seed Round in 2020
TyltGO is a logistics and courier service company that specializes in on-demand delivery solutions for small businesses and larger enterprises. Founded in July 2018 and based in Kitchener, Ontario, the company focuses on same-day delivery through a network of local drivers who operate within a specific radius of the pickup location. TyltGO’s services include detailed delivery tracking, allowing businesses and their customers to monitor shipments in real time. By providing comprehensive logistics management, TyltGO enables retailers to enhance their delivery capabilities, ensuring timely and efficient service to meet customer demands.

TyltGO

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
TyltGO is a logistics and courier service company that specializes in on-demand delivery solutions for small businesses and larger enterprises. Founded in July 2018 and based in Kitchener, Ontario, the company focuses on same-day delivery through a network of local drivers who operate within a specific radius of the pickup location. TyltGO’s services include detailed delivery tracking, allowing businesses and their customers to monitor shipments in real time. By providing comprehensive logistics management, TyltGO enables retailers to enhance their delivery capabilities, ensuring timely and efficient service to meet customer demands.

Unlearn

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Unlearn provides a robust learning experience to individuals of different ages and abilities through a comprehensive selection of e-courses, resources, lesson plans, and an online community.

Mobistream

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Mobistream is a software company that delivers mobile-first enterprise solutions that solve their clients' current business problems while positioning their technology investments for the future. They enable the user to securely communicate through chat, voice, and video calls. They also provide a solution to securely share the files. They also offer services for software strategy, mobile and web application development, and analytics.

Mobistream

Seed Round in 2020
Mobistream is a software company that delivers mobile-first enterprise solutions that solve their clients' current business problems while positioning their technology investments for the future. They enable the user to securely communicate through chat, voice, and video calls. They also provide a solution to securely share the files. They also offer services for software strategy, mobile and web application development, and analytics.

Unlearn

Seed Round in 2020
Unlearn provides a robust learning experience to individuals of different ages and abilities through a comprehensive selection of e-courses, resources, lesson plans, and an online community.

webapp.io

Grant in 2020
Webapp.io is a Y Combinator-backed developer tools company that helps developers build next generation web applications. They’ve built an extremely performant custom hypervisor that makes webapp development 10x faster by automating repetitive code review steps.

Instant Autographs

Seed Round in 2020
Instant Autographs operates a digital asset platform designed to connect celebrities and fans by providing affordable and authentic digital autographs. Recognizing that only a small percentage of the population can afford genuine celebrity-signed merchandise, the company leverages proprietary Geotagging and Blockchain technology to offer instant access to digitally autographed images and products. This innovative approach allows fans to acquire celebrity-signed items in a manner that adheres to social distancing protocols, thereby expanding access to memorabilia for a broader audience.

Thread

Seed Round in 2020
Thread connects dealers and lenders. The platform suggests lenders for a given deal, which allows lenders to use pre-made responses and make quick and easy negotiations when needed. They provide services that include streamlined credit applications, predictive lending, and rapid negotiation.

House Of Bamboo

Seed Round in 2020
House of Bamboo is involved in environmental, sustainable, ethical, and socially conscious products. They also provide products for the home, bedroom, kitchen, bath, natural personal care, and more. They offer clothes for women, men, kids, and babies.

IXIM

Seed Round in 2020
IXIM is a company that develops sustainable materials made from wastes to leverage different types of agro-industrial residues.

Sprngpod

Seed Round in 2020
Sprngpod is a home renovation business that assists service providers in delivering smart living spaces that are affordable, scalable to install, and easy to use. Each of its smart technology solutions, from smart access management for living spaces to remote management of home appliances to the digital concierge and intercom systems, has been able to strike the target according to utility, usability, and broad appeal. They have upgraded their creative technology throughout the years in an effort to stay ahead of the curve.

AHead Simulations

Seed Round in 2020
AHead Simulations is a hearing healthcare training program for professionals. Their services include otolaryngology, audiology, hearing aids, hearing aid fitting, medical simulation, modeling, software development, and MedTech.

Lightouch

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Lightouch provides a series of simple and innovative tools that help adults cope with the difficult times that occur when we are responsible for children. Their tools enable them to become independent.

The Owl

Seed Round in 2020
The Owl is a data analytics and visualization platform specifically designed for supply chain professionals. It seamlessly integrates with existing data sources, such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, allowing users to monitor, detect, and rectify performance anomalies within their operations. By automating calculations and visualizations, The Owl enables companies to gain actionable insights in a matter of minutes. The platform is implemented quickly, typically within weeks, providing a turnkey solution that helps manufacturing and distribution companies enhance supplier performance, improve inventory turnover, and elevate customer service levels. Its user-friendly design ensures that organizations can easily utilize best practice metrics for analyzing every aspect of their supply chain.

A-Line Orthopaedics

Seed Round in 2020
A-Line Orthopaedics offers products for applications in minimally-invasive orthopaedic surgery. Their services include spinal orthopaedics, neurosurgery, additive manufacturing, and computational modeling.

Extra Dimension Games

Seed Round in 2020
Extra Dimension Games creates fun puzzle games that include critter coast, merge meadow, and bust-a-mood. It focuses on creating games for children that are available on the iOS app store and the Android play store, allowing users to relax while playing video games. Sisu Ventures, Joakim Achren, Eric Seufert, Tom Hammond, and others have invested. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that is creating genre-defining mobile games from the ground up.

Junip

Seed Round in 2020
Junip operates an e-commerce brand review platform that assists businesses in collecting and displaying customer reviews. The platform is designed to create a dedicated reviews page and integrate structured data, ensuring that ratings are visible in search results. This functionality helps businesses foster customer trust by showcasing authentic reviews. With a focus on user experience and essential integrations, Junip provides a comprehensive solution for brands looking to enhance their online reputation and engage effectively with their customers.

Lokii Wear

Seed Round in 2020
LOKii is a lifestyle brand that focuses on developing consumer-centric innovations to stagnant products. It is the easiest way to customize eyewear. Swap lenses, temples, and frames for the best way to own a premium eyewear collection. The first step in LOKii’s goal of creating meaningful change to the lives of those who support it is by revolutionizing the traditional eyewear industry. Founded in 2019, LOKii Wear is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario.

Draft Canada

Seed Round in 2020
Draft Canada is an editorial platform focused on highlighting disruptive innovation within the country. It serves as a publisher for entrepreneurs and innovative thinkers, providing them with essential content, storytelling, and strategic support. The platform features articles, interviews, and events that showcase the journeys, successes, challenges, and insights of innovators, thereby motivating entrepreneurs to pursue their ideas. Through its dedicated coverage, Draft Canada aims to amplify the voices of those driving change and contribute to the broader conversation surrounding innovation.

Emergency Response Africa

Seed Round in 2020
Emergency Response Africa (ERA) is a health technology company dedicated to transforming emergency medical care in Africa. Founded in 2018 and based in Lagos, Nigeria, with an additional location in Kitchener, Canada, ERA integrates training, technology, and transportation to enhance emergency response. The company provides tailored emergency medical services for individuals, families, businesses, communities, and insurers. Its innovative technology platform employs intelligent dispatch and communication systems to facilitate quick and effective emergency responses, connecting individuals experiencing medical emergencies to a vast network of first responders, emergency vehicles, and hospitals within minutes. This approach ensures that patients receive immediate care and are transferred to appropriate medical facilities for prompt treatment.

Blue Lion Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Blue Lion Labs, located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, specializes in an artificial intelligence-driven water quality assessment platform aimed at tackling global climate challenges. The company’s platform utilizes advanced technology to automatically identify and monitor harmful organisms and quantify various types of algae in real time. This innovative approach enables clients to access crucial tools that support sustainable food production and the preservation of aquatic ecosystems. The team comprises experienced professionals, including Jason Deglint, who has a strong industrial background, and Dr. Alexander Wong and Dr. Chao Jin, both esteemed academics from the University of Waterloo with expertise in artificial intelligence and water technologies, respectively.

Aleri

Seed Round in 2020
Aleri tracking and insight tools, in addition to a data crunch. They provide goods that are made with humans in mind. It aids criminal defense attorneys in locating contradictions and holes in the prosecution's case.
Diversity and Inclusion Learning Snippets is an e-learning provider's platform. They provide services for a laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Their customers' inquiries are addressed through phone, email, and online applications.
AMPERe has designed, built and is now optimizing the world’s first single-stroke (SS) internal-combustion engine. This ICE design can be configured for fuelling utilizing gasoline, diesel, natural gas or even hydrogen and the engine package is both compact and structural.

Urban Stalk

Seed Round in 2020
Like a network of roots, our vertical farming Pods use a smart-connected infrastructure to communicate, sharing data to optimize micro-controlled growth environments for quality efficiency, and cost reduction. No one should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from. That's why we are on a mission to nourish the Planet from Pod to Plate and Back Again.

Tunevu

Seed Round in 2019
Tunevu is a media discovery and engagement platform focused on enhancing audience interaction with digital content across various media formats, including television, podcasts, and smart speakers. By providing unique second screen opportunities on mobile devices, Tunevu allows content owners to deepen audience engagement through interactive features such as polls, quizzes, and discussions. This functionality enables users to participate in live events, trivia, and commentary, creating a more immersive experience while consuming media. As a result, broadcasters and advertisers can better connect with their audience, fostering a more dynamic relationship between content and viewers.

Summatti

Seed Round in 2019
Summatti is an AI-powered speech analytics platform. They analyze customer interactions across channels to provide insights.

Lean Payments

Seed Round in 2019
Lean Payments provides virtual business payments for small and medium enterprises that reduce the time and cost of moving money across borders. They engages in international banking services.

Verda

Seed Round in 2019
Verda operates an online marketplace that connects retailers and couriers within the legal cannabis industry, facilitating easy access to cannabis products for customers. The company provides an eCommerce solution specifically designed for recreational dispensaries, allowing them to offer online ordering for in-store or curbside pickup, as well as home delivery and shipping across regions where it is legally permitted. By streamlining the process with a simple integration, Verda helps cannabis retailers comply with relevant regulations while enhancing their sales capabilities.

ToeFX

Seed Round in 2019
The ToeFx Light Therapy device is designed to be a safe and cost-effective solution for the treatment of toenail fungus.

Rivvi

Seed Round in 2019
Rivvi is a fintech company that offers an autonomous payroll platform designed to automate payroll processes for businesses. This platform calculates payroll immediately after each shift, allowing employees to access their earnings instantly. By eliminating manual tasks and expediting salary processing, Rivvi enhances operational efficiency, ultimately benefiting both the financial health of employees and the overall bottom line of businesses.

Elocity

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Elocity is a cleantech company based in Toronto. Elocity is transforming the transportation electrification journey for electric utilities, cities and businesses. With our smart and intuitive technology, we provide tools to our customers for managed EV charging while supporting national and local ambitions for cleaner and sustainable energy systems and help in decarbonizing the grid. For more information visit us at www.elocitytech.com

Xlntec

Seed Round in 2019
Xlntec is a company that provides technical consulting services in the areas of all major online applications.

Hitch Tech

Grant in 2019
Hitch Tech is a platform designed for African schools that enhances educational access by curating high-quality educational videos tailored to local curricula and textbooks. It utilizes battery-powered video hotspots to store content, allowing students and teachers to access these resources offline through WiFi or local networks. By addressing the challenges of traditional education resources and technology accessibility, Hitch Tech aims to empower underserved communities in emerging markets. The platform facilitates unrestricted access to impactful videos, enabling users to overcome literacy barriers and fostering connections within communities. This innovative approach supports the growth of education and knowledge sharing in Africa.

Launch

Pre Seed Round in 2019
LAUNCH Waterloo is on a mission to transform minor sports, a continuous type of engagement that into moment-in-time touchpoints for STEAM programming. Through their initiatives, they hope to guarantee that all youngsters, regardless of background, region, or ability, have access to opportunities that could transform their lives.

BANEKS

Seed Round in 2019
BANEKS operates as a peer-to-peer currency exchange platform that facilitates the sharing and transferring of currency among users. Its innovative application allows individuals to send and request money anytime and from anywhere, providing a streamlined experience for cross-border remittances. By enabling users to exchange currency directly with one another, BANEKS helps mitigate issues related to capital control limits, particularly for transactions involving China. The platform aims to empower users by giving them the opportunity to act as bankers, earning money through the sharing of their currency with others in need.

Epoch

Grant in 2018
Epoch is a software company established in 2018 and based in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It specializes in developing an employee engagement application that automates both virtual and in-person internal events. The platform aims to enhance employee experiences by facilitating connections among staff and fostering a strong organizational culture. By consolidating social impact events in a single location, Epoch's application enables companies to increase awareness and participation while effectively tracking engagement, feedback, and participation metrics. This helps organizations attract and meaningfully engage talent, contributing to a more impactful workplace environment.

IntelliCulture

Pre Seed Round in 2018
IntelliCulture offers a farm management solution that assists farmers in preventing pest outbreaks, enhancing labor efficiency, and automating machine management. The company specializes in software that automatically logs both real-time and historical data related to agricultural operations, including equipment health and cost accounting. By analyzing data collected from agricultural equipment, IntelliCulture provides valuable insights that help farmers identify operational inefficiencies and make informed management decisions. This approach aims to keep farming operations competitive and profitable through intelligent data analytics, empowering clients to optimize their business practices.

OcuBlink

Seed Round in 2018
OcuBlink is a life science company that creates vitro eye models for optometric testing. The company's eye models include devices for studying anterior and posterior eye disease and contact lens offerings, enabling scientists to test and develop better eye care products.

Visionary Semiconductor Inc

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Visionary Semiconductor provides 3D sensors that enable next generation computer vision for robotics, drones, and automotive. Their customers inquiries are addressed through phone, email, and online applications.

Trevii

Seed Round in 2018
Trevii develops cost-effective and security solutions to track high-value medical device assets and shipments globally.

Glove Systems

Seed Round in 2018
Glove Systems is a company that develops advanced manufacturing software tools aimed at the fabrication and construction industries. Based in Beaumont, Texas, with an additional office in Kitchener, Canada, the company offers a suite of services that includes consultation, hardware procurement, installation, and training. Its software solutions feature three-dimensional scanning capabilities, enabling users to visualize designs, inspect components, and track progress against specifications in the cloud. This technology allows for the efficient management of assemblies, sub-assemblies, and modules, helping to identify assembly errors during fabrication. Glove Systems primarily serves sectors such as petrochemical, shipbuilding, oil and gas, and nuclear, focusing on reducing schedule and cost risks associated with infrastructure projects.

Maple Precision

Seed Round in 2018
Maple Precision supplies affordable GNSS positioning solutions. Their aim is to provide farmers with data that will increase confidence when it comes to making big decisions on the field. They have redefined what is possible for farmers, surveyors, explorers, and artists by providing a low-cost solution. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario.

Quantum Benchmark

Seed Round in 2018
Quantum Benchmark Inc. is a software company specializing in solutions for quantum computing hardware. Founded in 2017 and based in Kitchener, Canada, it focuses on error characterization, error mitigation, error correction, and performance validation. The company's offerings include the True-Q Design, which optimizes hardware design and quantum performance, and True-Q Validation, which certifies quantum hardware performance through third-party evaluation. Their software suite is designed to be hardware-agnostic, catering to various quantum computing architectures and aiming to enhance the reliability and effectiveness of quantum computations. By providing tools that support both hardware and software developers, Quantum Benchmark strives to facilitate the transition of quantum technologies from research to practical, real-world applications.

56gamestudios

Seed Round in 2018
56gamestudios is a game studio. They provide an accelerator center focused on creating a shared gaming experience. It offers mobile players the chance to participate and compete at the same level as players on their PC or console, with progress maintained across platforms.

Raefton

Seed Round in 2018
Raefton is a company that allows effortless processes in managing quotes, trade lanes and partners for all its customers.

AALO

Seed Round in 2017
AALO is a Dhaka-based start-up that specializes in providing innovative solutions in both the digital media and furniture design sectors. The company offers a unique DIY furniture system that allows customers to create fully customized, durable pieces using premium materials such as Baltic birch plywood, aluminum, and steel. This system not only enables users to adjust and reuse furniture according to their needs but also promotes affordability and personalization. Additionally, AALO provides digital advertising and promotion services tailored for businesses, government organizations, and individuals, helping clients enhance their online presence and reach their target audiences effectively.

SiteVue

Pre Seed Round in 2017
SiteVue Inc. is a Kitchener, Canada-based company that offers a real-time site management platform designed for construction project managers. Founded in 2016, SiteVue enables users to monitor construction progress by securely storing data in the cloud, making it accessible to the entire project team. The platform features GPS technology for automated photo mapping and deficiency tracking, as well as custom report generation to keep site management informed of all construction activities. By providing up-to-date information, SiteVue helps reduce the risk of rework and improve productivity, allowing project managers to make informed decisions that can lead to significant cost savings on construction projects.

Glacierclean Technologies

Seed Round in 2017
Glacierclean Technologies is a developer of an innovative e.coli test kit designed to prevent outbreaks of waterborne diseases. The company's flagship product, the Mobile Water Kit (MWK), enables users to easily detect Escherichia coli bacteria in water sources. Alongside the test kit, a custom-built smartphone application, m-Water, assists users in mapping location data, enhancing their ability to identify contamination in portable water. This technology aims to provide early warning signals, contributing to public health safety by facilitating timely responses to potential water quality issues.

Wherego

Grant in 2017
Wherego helps Chinese travelers discover and enjoy Canada as a Chinese-friendly destination. Over 750k Chinese tourists are projected to visit Canada in 2017, growing at 23% growth rate. Traditionally they traveled in groups, travel by bus and takes a lot of pictures in landmarks. However, with the rise of middle- and upper- class in China, they are more willing to spend money on a memorable and unique experience in Canada. The company offers a mobile platform for Chinese tourists to discover, plan and purchase their itineraries. Supported by AI technology, Wherego recommends the best options for the itineraries.

AceAge

Seed Round in 2017
AceAge is a healthcare technology company, creating intuitive products to ease the aging process and improve health outcomes. AceAge is the company behind the next innovation in healthcare technology. Its upcoming product is a home health appliance designed to help people take their medication properly. Karie is a personal health companion that organizes, schedules, and dispenses pills with easy one-button control. The CEO of AceAge, Spencer Waugh, created Karie to increase the health and safety of medical patients, and as a way to minimize the negative consequences of missed medications or general failure to adhere to medication directions. The success of medicine is dependent on the patient’s compliance with the medical directions that accompany it, making it an integral part of healthcare. The total direct and indirect costs of nonadherence in the US annually is $290 billion. By making daily medicine routines completely automated, Karie removes the chance of human error. Karie uses common multi-dose pouch packaging that can be pre-set by pharmacists. Doses are scheduled, delivered and monitored for the user. Karie is easy to use, enables greater patient autonomy and ensures better healthcare through a highly coordinated program.

Site Safety Solutions

Seed Round in 2017
Site Safety Solutions is a mobile communication safety platform designed for construction companies. The company specializes in health and safety compliance by offering tools that help eliminate paperwork and streamline communication on construction sites. Their services aim to enhance safety and health programs, enabling firms to meet compliance requirements effectively. By focusing on reducing risks and improving worker safety, Site Safety Solutions supports construction companies in creating safer work environments. An online inquiry form is available on the company's website for interested parties.

GainX ltd

Seed Round in 2017
GainX is an AI platform designed to predict the success or failure of any corporate strategy, transformation, or cloud implementation. GainX provides executive decision support and scenario planning and identifies cost savings with unprecedented speed and accuracy. GainX recently found over £120 million of potential cost savings for a large global bank. Looking across a £725m transformation budget and an internal network of nearly 6000 people, GainX surfaced 7% declining productivity in the last quarter, poor adoption of strategic programmes (agile, cloud) costing over £60M in annual losses, £31 in duplicate work, and much more.

Chillwall AI

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Chillwall AI, based in Toronto, specializes in enhancing event experiences through its innovative personal AI concierge, known as Betty. The company's core technology leverages deep learning algorithms to analyze user data across various digital platforms, offering personalized recommendations tailored to individual interests, locations, and past interactions. By focusing on genuine human connections and emotional insights, Chillwall AI aims to transform curiosity into meaningful experiences. Additionally, the company provides AI-powered data insight mining services, further supporting businesses in understanding their audiences and improving engagement.

Contractcomplete

Seed Round in 2017
ContractComplete offers web-based and mobile software solutions to the land development industry. You bring land developers, consultants and contractors together in the same product to help all parties better manage their projects and save time on paperwork.

Colmakers

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Colmakers is an educational revolution that enables children, parents, and educators to learn, code, and create with robots. Free video activities that encourage problem-solving and creativity while teaching coding concepts and vocabulary are available.

SSIMWAVE

Pre Seed Round in 2017
SSIMWAVE Inc. is a software company specializing in video quality monitoring and optimization solutions tailored for the media, communication, and entertainment industries. Founded in 2013 and based in Waterloo, Canada, SSIMWAVE develops tools that enhance video quality through perceptual measurements. Their offerings include the Video QoE Monitor for on-demand content, Video QoE Monitor Live for real-time broadcast monitoring, and the Perceptual Stream Optimizer, which enhances video encoding processes. Additionally, the Smart Video Streaming technology allows for adaptive streaming that optimizes viewer experience while reducing bandwidth costs. SSIMWAVE's platform automates the assessment of video quality, enabling organizations, including major studios, to improve the consistency and effectiveness of their quality assurance processes.

NURO

Pre Seed Round in 2016
NURO is the manufacturer of the NUOS, PAD, KOMPOS and MENTIS surgery-free neurological platforms. For more information, please visit www.nuro.world.

Finovertech

Seed Round in 2016
Finovertech is a fintech company that specializes in developing B2B and B2C platforms, focusing on secure financial data solutions. The company offers an identity platform that enables individuals to manage access to their personal information, including names, birth dates, and social insurance numbers, through the use of blockchain technology. This platform facilitates secure interactions between consumers and businesses, including banks, while also providing the infrastructure needed for fintech microservices. By prioritizing user control and security, Finovertech aims to enhance the way individuals and organizations engage with financial data.

ApplyBoard

Pre Seed Round in 2016
ApplyBoard is a technology company that facilitates the study abroad experience by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions through its comprehensive platform. By automating and streamlining the application process, ApplyBoard enables students to easily discover, apply to, and enroll in universities across North America. The company has experienced significant growth, employing over 1,200 team members and earning recognition from Deloitte as one of Canada’s fastest-growing technology firms for five consecutive years. With its headquarters in Kitchener, Ontario, and a dedicated office in Gurugram, India, ApplyBoard operates with a global workforce spread across 30 countries, including major markets such as China, the Philippines, and the United States. This extensive network allows ApplyBoard to assist thousands of students in achieving their academic aspirations abroad.

Eagle Vision Systems

Seed Round in 2016
Eagle Vision Systems is a company that uses AI-based recognition technology for curbside waste that fully operates the truck.

Acorn Biolabs

Grant in 2016
Acorn Biolabs is a healthcare technology company that provides access to the future of cell-based medicine through a non-invasive, follicle-based cell collection and cryopreservation service. Acorn Biolabs is cryopreserving people's healthy young cells for use in future regenerative treatments. Acorn Biolabs' services are available to consumers directly through at-home and in-clinic collections and are available across Canada through a network of clinic and pharmacy partners.

Emmetros

Seed Round in 2016
Emmetros is an information technology company.

Empiricast Inc.

Seed Round in 2016
Socialpeeks helps you find real people who have engaged communities with similar interest(s) to your brand. We use unique searches across Twitter and Instagram to identify social brand ambassadors using hashtags, topics, interests, and location queries. We’re not just an influencer marketing platform, we help you build real relationships with real people. We’ll help you: analyze each candidate to ensure they are perfect for your business manage the recruitment and activation process track the impact each influencer is having on your business

Vubble

Seed Round in 2016
Vubble builds tools to get accurate and actionable information to decision-makers. Their offline audio mining tool combines journalists, library science, and machine learning technology to identify adversarial misinformation and disinformation campaigns.

VIV Life Group Inc.

Seed Round in 2015
VIV Life Group Inc. operates a mobile application that helps users discover and enjoy local dining and nightlife options. Launched in August 2014 by Anthony Rinella, Adrian Kostic, and Tim Finlayson, and based in Waterloo, Ontario, the app allows individuals to explore curated restaurants and bars in their area. Users can invite friends to join them, access maps for navigation, and find transportation options like rideshares. Through its platform, VIV Life aims to facilitate meaningful social experiences by connecting users with new eateries and activities tailored to their preferences.

HealthIM

Grant in 2015
HealthIM is a mental health reporting platform designed specifically for law enforcement agencies. The application aims to assist police in peacefully resolving crisis situations involving individuals with mental health issues. By integrating seamlessly into existing police hardware and networks, HealthIM standardizes the admissions process for mentally ill persons under police care. The platform emphasizes an intelligence-driven approach, equipping law enforcement with the tools necessary to prevent crises and mitigate risks while supporting individuals with mental health challenges in the community. HealthIM's services encompass mental health, healthcare, information technology, and analytics, contributing to a comprehensive solution for enhancing the management of mental health crises in law enforcement settings.

Maieutic Enterprises

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Maieutic Enterprises is a startup focused on developing innovative die and surface casting technologies for manufacturers utilizing die extrusions. The company is creating a patented solution known as the "programmable surface," which consists of an array of adjustable pins. By manipulating the heights of these pins using Lorentz force, manufacturers can replicate various surface topographies and address surface deformations that occur over time due to wear and tear. This technology enables manufacturers to make precise adjustments for surface variations without incurring downtime, thus improving efficiency and reducing costs during the production process.

Alert Labs

Seed Round in 2015
Alert Labs Inc., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Kitchener, Canada, specializes in manufacturing water and flood monitoring sensors. As a subsidiary of Watsco, Inc., the company provides cellular-connected home protection technology that allows homeowners to monitor their properties effectively. The sensors are designed to detect water leaks, floods, and power issues, offering real-time data analysis through user-friendly hardware and software. These technologies do not depend on WiFi, enabling seamless connectivity with smartphones for instant alerts and insights. By employing this innovative solution, Alert Labs aims to help customers avoid property damage and reduce costs associated with home maintenance.

POET Inc.

Seed Round in 2015
POET offers a customer engagement platform that empowers retailers to increase sales, gain insights and improve the in-store experience.

Nicoya Lifesciences

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Nicoya Lifesciences Inc. is a Canadian company headquartered in Kitchener that specializes in developing advanced analytical instruments for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. Established in 2012, Nicoya focuses on sensor products that measure affinity, kinetics, and specificity for a variety of biomolecules, including proteins, antibodies, DNA, RNA, enzymes, and small molecules. The company's offerings include surface plasmon resonance (SPR) instruments, spectrophotometers, sensor chips, reagents, and accessories, as well as the OpenSPR, a personal label-free biomolecular analysis tool. Additionally, Nicoya provides software solutions to enhance data analysis and instrument control, including TraceDrawer for real-time kinetic analysis and OpenSpec for optical peak tracking.

FluidAI

Grant in 2015
FluidAI Medical is a company dedicated to enhancing patient care through innovative technology in post-operative recovery. It has developed a smart catheter system that employs artificial intelligence to monitor patients' health data within the body. This proactive approach enables the early detection of postoperative complications, allowing healthcare providers to access critical health information promptly. By leveraging data-driven insights, FluidAI aims to improve recovery outcomes and transform the standards of post-operative care.

Suncayr

Grant in 2015
Suncayr has developed a colour changing sticker that tells you when your sunscreen is no longer protecting you. The sticker, "SPOT", is is put directly on the skin, and then sunscreen is applied to your whole body. When your sunscreen is protecting your skin from UV, the sticker is clear, but when your skin becomes exposed to UV, the sticker changes to purple. This will give you and your family the confidence to safely enjoy the sun!

Alaunus

Seed Round in 2015
Alaunus Inc., based in Kitchener, Canada, specializes in providing cloud-based mobile solutions tailored for the healthcare industry. Established in 2011, the company develops back office software that addresses various management needs within healthcare organizations. Its platform efficiently manages client files, scheduling, billing, and time tracking at the point of care, facilitating intelligent invoice generation and payroll automation. By directly engaging with practitioners and case managers, Alaunus identifies areas for improvement in the healthcare landscape, aiming to replace outdated processes with innovative solutions. The company is committed to equipping healthcare organizations of all sizes and specialties with effective tools to enhance their operational efficiency and grow their customer base.

NanoQuan

Seed Round in 2015
NanoQuan develops and manufactures nanocomposite materials.

Meal In A Jar

Seed Round in 2015
Meal in a Jar is a local startup in the fast food industry, founded in 2013 by Irene Divaris and based in Ontario, Canada. The company specializes in providing ready-made meals in jars, designed to offer balanced and healthy food options. Each jar contains two full servings of vegetables and is made with ingredients sourced from local farmers, ensuring that customers can enjoy freshly prepared meals that are convenient for on-the-go consumption. Meal in a Jar was recognized for its business excellence by being nominated for the Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award in 2013.

iKlyk

Seed Round in 2015
iKlyk is a developer of a cloud-based dental practice management software aimed at transforming the dental software industry. Its solution enables dentists to manage their practices more effectively and efficiently by offering features such as scheduling, automatic email reminders, billing, reporting, and treatment planning. By streamlining these processes, iKlyk helps dental offices enhance staff efficiency, reduce patient no-shows, and improve overall business outcomes, thereby simplifying practice management for dental professionals.

NGTronix Industries

Seed Round in 2015
Located in Guelph, Ontario, Canada and through leveraging the skills of those in the Tri-city area, NGTronix strives to be THE company which researches, develops and manufactures novel electronic devices for industries that historically have had little electronic solutions applied to their problems. They also provide consulting and contracting services for the creation on electronic equipment or infrastructure. They current have divisions researching and developing human body pressure sensing technologies and various marine technologies. Their consultation contracts currently reside in wiring logistics of large scale L.E.D Chandeliers.

Bykart Software

Seed Round in 2015
Bykart Software specializes in developing process improvement and automation software aimed at enhancing patient care and optimizing resource utilization in healthcare settings, particularly in oncology. Its flagship product, CHARM, serves as a Patient Information Manager that streamlines operations within cancer clinics. By automating the approval processes for chemotherapy and improving scheduling and communication among healthcare providers, CHARM enables clinics to treat more patients efficiently without needing additional resources. This approach not only enhances the overall capacity of healthcare facilities but also contributes to cost reduction and creates a more rewarding work environment for staff.

Voltera

Seed Round in 2015
Voltera is a technology company focused on advancing additive and flexible electronics through innovative prototyping tools. The company's flagship circuit board printer is designed to assist engineers in accelerating hardware development, allowing for faster iteration and customization of electronic products. By providing solutions for students, product developers, and researchers, Voltera supports a range of applications from educational initiatives to cutting-edge product design. Its tools facilitate quick experimentation and innovation, making it easier for organizations worldwide to explore new materials and methods in electronics.

Brisk Synergies

Seed Round in 2015
At Brisk Synergies, they deliver end-to-end solutions and services that monitor and analyze traffic flow. Through their technologies, urban planners achieve sustainable urban mobility for their cities by delivering better traffic infrastructures and transportation solutions.

CartSmart

Seed Round in 2015
Add SmartDeals, sale items, and other things you need in your list. You can have multiple lists if you're a super-planner, or just one if you like to keep it simple. The SmartList keeps you organized and on-track in the store. While you shop, CartSmart finds even more deals for you on items in your list. Take a photo of your receipt as proof of purchase. Your trip earnings will show up in your SmartAccount.

Trending.Info

Seed Round in 2015
Trending.Info allows you to follow everything that is going on right now in a community that interests you. View this real time information in one place using a computer, tablet or smartphone. Start exploring your community, and see what you are missing.

Konectera

Seed Round in 2015
Konectera Inc. seeks to become an undisputed industry in leader machine to machine communication by relentlessly delivering the best cloud-based sensor management platform and unique technology advancements that become essential to the way their work and live. Konectera Inc. is a high-tech start-up based out of the Accelerator Centre, Waterloo, Ontario. Its employees' expertise in medical sensory technology and data analytics is translating into developing innovative solutions for lifestyle management suitable for several differing industries.
Emerging Star Investment Group is focused on investment research and publishing based on specific Canadian and emerging market investments. The company was founded in March 2011 and is based in Cambridge, Ontario.

Kenota Health

Grant in 2015
Kenota Health develops next-generation rapid point-of-care system intended to be used for allergy testing in humans. Kenota's diagnostic tools are safe, simple, and offer a cheaper alternative to allergy testing using a thorough non-invasive technology, enabling physicians to improve patient outcomes.

KTS Global

Seed Round in 2015
KTS Global Incorporated specializes in mobile device management education and offers a range of services to help organizations implement secure Enterprise Mobile Management solutions. The company provides both on-site and virtual instructor-led training, as well as professional services tailored to meet the needs of clients. Additionally, KTS Global is recognized as a global Authorized Training Partner for BlackBerry, enhancing its credibility in the field. Through its offerings, KTS Global enables administrators and service staff to effectively utilize the latest features of smartphones and other mobile devices.

Syngli

Seed Round in 2015
Syngli Inc. (formerly known as NeuRecall Inc.) is an educational technology start-up, with offices in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) and Berkeley (US). It has developed an online platform for increasing teaching and learning efficiency, with applications ranging from language learning to standardized test preparation within medicine and other professions. The system includes software inspired by cognitive neuroscience and machine learning, and a uniquely-structured knowledge base grown online by users. The platform tracks each learner’s level of understanding, and uses such data to extract relevant information from the knowledge base and then generate novel questions.

SmartConcil

Pre Seed Round in 2014
SmartConcil is a platform that helps companies automate the financial reconciliation process. providing high accuracy and visibility to the financial They offer bank reconciliation, cash flow management, and financial projections.

UQDevices

Seed Round in 2014
UQ Devices is a company that manufactures and sells electronic instrumentation products for all kinds of measurements.

Recess Guardians

Seed Round in 2013
Recess Guardians is a company whose sole focus is to build a better future for kids in making them learn about play.
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