Accelerator Centre

🚨 Startup founders - meet the mentors who’ve been there, scaled that at our Open House: Meet the Mentors event on Nov 13. Thinking about fundraising? Marketing? Building a better product or growing your customer base? Come get advice from the experts who help startups go further, faster. Meet some of the mentors onsite: - Ellyn Winters-Robinson APR (Marketing and Communications) - Lucas Oldfield (CRM and Sales) - Jackie Lauer (Leadership, HR & Culture) - Harneet Singh, CM Singh (Growth & B2B Marketing Leader and Digital Strategist) - Andrew Martinko, PMP (Fundraising) Nov 13 from 1-3 PM at AC HQ. RSVP today: https://lnkd.in/ez-iCMai

Ready to take your startup global? Attracting foreign investment isn’t just about crossing borders, it’s about being ready to scale, committed to the process and targeting the right investors. AC Finance Mentor Kevin Elop shares his top three tips for early-stage founders looking to secure international funding. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eRuhdAvf

💡 Inspiring discussion with AIM Robotics and MPP Rob Cerjanec on advancing responsible AI innovation in Ontario. We’re proud to support visionary companies like AIM Robotics that are transforming industries and strengthening Canada’s position as a global leader in AI-driven technology.

It’s been one week since She Talks Tech and we’re still feeling the energy, innovation and empowerment that filled the room. From our incredible workshop guide, Erica Pearson, to powerful conversations, She Talks Tech reminds us what’s possible when women in tech come together. Missed it? Or want to relive it all? Watch it now on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/erCxpxPG

In today's R+T Park Life newsletter! ✔️ Accelerator Centre Open House: Meet the Mentors Behind every successful startup is a network of mentors, advisors, and industry experts who provide invaluable guidance. On November 13, at this Accelerator Centre Open House, you'll have the unique opportunity to connect with seasoned startup mentors, investors, and business leaders who have helped early-stage founders scale, secure funding, and navigate challenges. R+T Park will also be showcasing its draft strategic plan from 11:30–1:30 at the Accelerator Centre. Stop by early to review the plans, share feedback, and help shape the future of R+T Park. Event Details: https://buff.ly/U5YImBT ✔️ You’re invited to join The Cora Group and the KW Society of Artists for an afternoon of creativity and collaboration. Explore Waterloo’s newest private coworking suites, enjoy a curated art showcase and competition, and connect over snacks and beverages on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 1–4 PM at Cora GRID, Suite 108 – 420 Wes Graham Way, Waterloo. Event Details: https://buff.ly/o6dhGfA Find it and subscribe here: https://buff.ly/z9a8bou

🚀 Welcome to the AC family, Foundersuite! With Foundersuite as an Accelerator Centre Partner, our founders can take fundraising and investor relations to the next level. Foundersuite brings structure, speed and efficiency to the fundraising process, and has been used by over 100,000 startups globally to raise $21 Billion in seed and VC. Foundersuite's end-to-end platform for raising capital includes: - A database of 187,000 investors to build a target list - "Get Intro" feature to secure warm intros - CRM to manage the raise - Pitch deck hosting - Email tools to market a raise We look forward to helping founders fund the future together!

🚀 Thank you to ACATE - Associação Catarinense de Tecnologia (Catarinense Technology Association) for stopping by the Accelerator Centre this afternoon! We loved showing you around our space and sharing how we support startups and scale-ups across Canada and beyond. It’s always inspiring to connect with organizations driving innovation!

What does speed mentoring look like? It looks like ideas turning into action. It looks like founders connecting with mentors who’ve been there. It looks like growth, insight and opportunity, all in an accelerated session. Join us on November 13 for our AC Open House: Meet the Mentors and experience rapid-fire mentorship, real connections and the energy of a thriving startup community. One conversation could change everything. RSVP today: https://lnkd.in/ez-iCMai

🍂 October Recap at the Accelerator Centre! As the leaves turned and the air got crisp, our community kept the energy high with a full month of innovation, learning and connection. Here’s what went down this October at the AC: Innovate & Caffeinate: Co-founder Chemistry We brewed up great conversations (and plenty of coffee) as founders explored the dos and don’ts of co-founder chemistry. The session was expertly moderated by Jackie Lauer and featured insights from Dr. Nardine Nakhla and Dr. Andrea Edginton of MAPflow, along with Andre Hladio of Intellijoint Surgical Inc. Expert Founder Workshop Webinar: Master Content Marketing Led by Rafael Obando from HubSpot For Startups, this session guided founders through crafting AI-powered content that builds trust and drives real results. She Talks Tech: Master Your Personal Brand This month, we mixed things up with an interactive personal branding workshop hosted by Erica Pearson. Founders left with their very own “I Want HER” positioning map and a strategic plan to develop their public image. AC:Incubate Graduation We celebrated the graduation of three incredible AC:Incubate startups: ENVGO, Innorobix and Vivo Surgery. Founders Paul Masojc (ENVGO), Salar Enjedani (Innorobix) and Phillip Mohabir (Vivo Surgery) shared their journeys and what’s next for their companies. Thank you to everyone who joined us for events this month! We can’t wait to see even more innovation and collaboration in November - stay tuned!

GTA-based founders - thinking about your startup’s long-term exit strategy? Join our friends at BrightIron for their From Pitch to Purchase event, which will feature a candid discussion on what acquirers look for and how to build “deal readiness” from day one. Date: Nov 13 Time: 5-8 PM Location: Toronto, address provided upon registration Register: https://luma.com/m6yj3ujx