It's that time of year again and applications for AccelerateUP are now open. AccelerateUP is a 4-month program designed to support entrepreneurs as they Build, Launch, and Scale their ventures.
The intensive program includes lectures, workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and other services that help ventures as they launch and grow their businesses. The program also provides participating ventures an opportunity to receive up to $25,000 in cash awards.
ABOUT LAUNCHYU ACCELERATOR
Think you have the next high potential venture and want to take it to the next level? This 4 month accelerator program is designed to support entrepreneurs as they Build, Launch, and Scale their ventures through bootcamps, workshops, one-on-one mentorship and other services.
Visit http://launchyu.ca/apply/ to apply
PROGRAM BENEFITS
- One-on-one mentorship to support you throughout the program
- Grow personally and gain insightful peer feedback through Infounders Mastermind Sessions
- Learn from various industry experts about important and relevant topics for your startup
- Take your pitch to the next level through regular pitch practice
- Develop a tight network of entrepreneurs
- Regular access to angels, venture capitalists and other investors
- Access to cash awards, and Innovation York Perks package
PROGRAM MENTORS
Ehsan Mirdamadi
Ehsan obtained his BSc in Computer Science from York University and has been an active entrepreneur Since 1999.
Mick Bhinder
Mick Bhinder is the CEO & Founder of IAmI Authentications, Inc. (“IAmI”), a Canadian based cybersecurity company.
Navin Kaminoulu
Navin Kaminoulu is the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer for indus.ai Inc.
Patrick Heffron
Patrick has more than 20 years of ICT leadership experience with an expertise in both operations and finance.
Portia Asli
Portia Asli is a 3-time entrepreneur and engineer with 10 years of professional and leadership experience.
IMPORTANT DATES
Application Deadline
March 15, 2019
Program Start Date
May 6, 2019
Graduation & Launch Day
September, 2019
Aird & Berlis StartupSource Market Entry Award
End of January, 2019