Top 5 Steps to Get Into a Startup Incubator

By Noor Abdel-Raziq, Altitude Accelerator Communications Intern You have that great idea, that great business, that great team, and now you need to get into that great incubator. Incubators provide… Continue reading Top 5 Steps to Get Into a Startup Incubator

Demystifying the EdTech Industry: Top 5 Market Opportunities for EdTech Startups

By Wladimir Hinz, Altitude Accelerator Tech Blogger Massive disruption ahead. We live in a competitive world and it’s about to get even more intense. Can you count to infinity and beyond?… Continue reading Demystifying the EdTech Industry: Top 5 Market Opportunities for EdTech Startups

The World of Wearables: Exploring Unexpected Opportunities for Startups

By Wladimir Hinz, Altitude Accelerator Research Associate Imagine sitting in your office or at home, and having your doctor monitor your levels of, let’s say, cholesterol or glucose, in real… Continue reading The World of Wearables: Exploring Unexpected Opportunities for Startups

Fast Track Your Business To Market: Apply to the Altitude Accelerator Incubator by June 1st!

By: Billy Vrbensky “Most people think it’s all about the idea. It’s not. Everyone has ideas. The hard part is doing the homework to know if the idea could work… Continue reading Fast Track Your Business To Market: Apply to the Altitude Accelerator Incubator by June 1st!

World Vision Canada’s (WVC) Innovation Challenge

Ever felt stuck for new ideas? Consider hosting an Innovation Challenge at work. What is an Innovation Challenge? It is a focused brainstorming session with a selected cross-functional group of… Continue reading World Vision Canada’s (WVC) Innovation Challenge

Are you leaving money on the table?

By Alkarim Jivraj Many digital media companies in the province of Ontario do not realize that they may be eligible for a labour tax refund from the province. The Ontario… Continue reading Are you leaving money on the table?

BYOD’s Role in Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Culture for Your Small Business

By: Roy Rasmussen Gartner forecasts that 38 percent of companies will require employees to bring their own devices to work by 2016, and by 2017 half of all businesses will adopt… Continue reading BYOD’s Role in Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Culture for Your Small Business

Incubators And Accelerators: The New Alternative To MBAs?

By: Joanna Hughes Today’s startups are looking for a competitive edge in order to gain critical market traction. While the MBA was previously considered the premier path toward eventual business… Continue reading Incubators And Accelerators: The New Alternative To MBAs?

HootSuite Asks Canada’s Young Entrepreneurs, “Are You The Next Big Thing?”

By: Paul Reyes-Fournier In October 2013, the social media management company Hootsuite announced the opening of The Next Big Thing grant for young entrepreneurs. The $100,000 grant is open to… Continue reading HootSuite Asks Canada’s Young Entrepreneurs, “Are You The Next Big Thing?”