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Altitude Accelerator Incubator Program

Incubator18

Low Conversion & Closing Rates Stunting Your Growth?

Altitude Accelerator’s flagship Incubator program is for innovative tech solutions looking to scale. Our 6 month intensive helps you build your market traction to set you up for accelerated growth and future investment. 

Access top-tier mentors and advisors, expert-led workshops, and peer support  today! Applications for our 18th cohort now open until August 31st, 2022. 

*For Cleantech startups, note that Altitude Accelerator is a verified SDTC accelerator partner for the SDTC fund program. 

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"The Altitude Accelerator Incubator has most certainly added significant value to Li-Cycle’s development as we progressed from a bench scale-tested resource recovery/recycling technology to operating a fully commercial facility located in Kingston, Ontario. As rechargeable lithium-ion batteries continue to electrify our world in all parts of life, Li-Cycle is proud to play a critical role to leading the transformation of lithium-ion batteries into a circular and sustainable product, thereby minimizing their environmental impact."
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Ajay Kochhar CEO, Li-Cycle (Cleantech)

BUILDING YOUR SALES & MARKETING PIPELINE

Inability to grow sales hinders startups in their ability to scale and raise capital.   

Our experts in Sales and Marketing have developed a set of custom workshops to help you effectively communicate your solution to your ideal buyer and build a sustainable pipeline.

Our VC partner Preference Capital and our investment network will help you understand how it all fits together in the eyes of external capital. 

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DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

  • You have an innovative technological solution to a compelling problem
  • Your technology is fully developed and has validated market traction (initial sales) or a pilot project
  • Your team is looking to develop a strategic sales and marketing workflow to scale growth and or prepare for investment
  • You have some funding in the form of early revenue, investment from the founding team or friends & family, seed or angel investment, and/or government grants
  • At least one of your team members is working full-time on the business with a focus on sales
  • Your leadership team is collaborative and coachable with a commitment to the end goal of success
Apply Now

GROW YOUR PRESENCE IN THE MARKET

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TRAINING

  • Weekly virtual sessions with industry experts to help you build a communication/ marketing strategy for your ideal buyer

  • Weekly virtual sessions with industry experts to create a sales foundation optimized for growth
  • Additional insight into pitching, exporting, finances, etc.
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MENTORSHIP

  • Monthly coaching from one of our Entrepreneurs-in-Residence

  • Deep dives with experts and advisors addressing the cohort needs and industry trends

  • Regular coaching calls focused on making sure you meet your milestone objectives
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COMMUNITY

  • CEO peer-to-peer learning sessions where you can share best practices, learn from each other and network
  • Opportunities to network with strategic partners, investors and potential customers
  • The opportunity to join us in our newly renovated office in the Brampton Innovation District

HEAR IT FROM OUR STARTUPS

"The experience was highly effective for Rizer in helping us secure new sales, navigating a post-pandemic economy through insightful speakers and sessions, and developing a sound fundraising strategy."
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Tristan Rahman CEO, Rizer Social (Software)
"We are very fortunate to have Altitude Accelerator, a world-class incubator hub, to help start-up companies fast track their business to market. I am truly grateful to engage in and be supported by Altitude."
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Nick Kuryluk CEO, ColdBlock Technologies (Advanced Materials)
"Working with Altitude Accelerator has been invaluable to strengthen our weaknesses and help guide us towards a clear, compelling, and transformational vision for the future of our analytics platform."
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Richard Obuhowich CEO, 3terra (Software)

THE ENTREPRENEURS-IN-RESIDENCE

Meet the mentors who will help you bring your business to market faster.

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JAMES SBROLLA

Cleantech

James is an entrepreneur and veteran of the financial and environmental industries, bringing to the table over 25 years of experience from these sectors.
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PAUL BARTER

AI & Exponential Tech

Paul is an innovation and entrepreneurship executive with over 30 years of experience helping tech-based businesses outperform and achieve market success.
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ANGELA BOURNE

Marketing & PR

Angela is a marketing and PR professional with 15+ years of experience implementing cross-functional strategies for renowned brands across tech sectors. 
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GEOFF SIMONETT

Investment & Finance

Geoff is an accomplished entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in starting, growing, and exiting successful startups.
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HOW TO APPLY

  • Applications are now open for Incubator18. Apply directly below.
  • The deadline to apply will be August 31, 2022. The program will run from October 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023. 
  • The program will cost $299 + HST /month with an opportunity to rent office space with us in the Brampton Innovation District at an additional cost.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does Incubator17 mean?

Incubator17 signifies the 17th cohort to start our Incubator program! Our most successful graduates often have leveraged both programming and our client support services to help them grow. Over the years, we see that although every entrepreneur’s journey is different, there are also areas of crossover especially when it comes to sales and marketing! 

What does an online incubator experience look like at Altitude Accelerator?

Sessions will all be run virtually but have been designed to maximize engagement between our companies and our subject experts. We encourage peer to peer discussions and questions so that you can get feedback not only from the expert but your peers.

What will we be asked to present during the application process?

If invited to present to our External Review Panel, we will send you a sample deck of the questions to answer. You will be asked to describe the size of the opportunity, your product, current business stage and significant milestones you are looking to achieve in the next 6 months, current market traction, and any funding that has already gone into your business.  

This will help us assess the Incubator program is the right fit to help you grow. 

Do I have to be a Altitude Accelerator client to apply?

You can apply before you register with us as a client; however, to take part of the program, this will be a requirement. Register here.

Registration is free and will bring you into our network opening up partner offers/discounts, access to MaRs resources, open workshops and events, and etc. We have over 600 clients in various industries that we support.

Does Altitude Accelerator find customers for you?

No, we provide in-depth training in sales and marketing alongside with strategic advice to help you find and convert customers. We are happy to make connections with industry when there is a good fit between the opportunity and your business. 

Not ready for Incubator?

Get started on your sales journey with our free resource

Whether you are B2B or B2C, sales requires a thorough understanding of your buyer and their journey. Use our Startup Sales Framework to help you think through the key elements of your sales cycle along with templates and tips for getting started!

Download the Free PDF
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MEET OUR CURRENT COHORT

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Victory Genomics

Victory Genomics is an equine health and performance company using whole genome sequencing to decode horses' DNA.

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Visiontif

Visiontif is an affordable smart wearable company providing freedom of movement to the visually impaired and blind community using AI/ML.

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Biosa Technologies

Biosa Technologies is an enzymatic biotechnology company specializing in any scale post-purification modification of enzymes to innovate ecofriendly solutions to pressing industry, health, and environmental problems.

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Carmazon

Carmazon was created to provide to improve the customer experience associated with shopping for a new vehicle. Their aim is to increase transparency and efficiency in the buying process through a customer-focused lens. 

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Lifeaccount

Lifeaccount is an online platform for flexible employee health benefits. Traditional group benefits plans are well known for high costs, increasing premiums and unreasonable health category limits. With Lifeaccount, business owners can setup online and offer employee benefits in 20 minutes. 

A GLIMPSE AT OUR GRADUATES

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Li-Cycle

Li-Cycle is a lithium-ion battery resource recovery company recycling the world's lithium-ion batteries in order to create a circular battery economy.

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CHAR Technologies

CHAR Technologies Ltd is a leading clean-tech/development and services company listed on the TSXV (‘YES.V’).

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AOMS Technologies

AOMS end-to-end IoT sensing solutions combine the most cutting edge hardware, software, and connectivity technologies to expand the bounds of innovation among industries.

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ColdBlock Technologies

ColdBlock Technologies has developed an innovative & patented sample digestion technology, which offers significantly reduced digestion time, lower operating costs, and improved laboratory safety and efficiency.

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Mary AG

Mary AG is an agrotech company leveraging vertically integrated hardware, sensors, data analysis and AI to replicate ideal agricultural conditions in an artificially controlled environment. 

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Justwealth

Justwealth is Canada’s most comprehensive online portfolio management platform, committed to providing honest, smart and cost-effective wealth management.

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Stratosfy

Stratosfy's deskless workforce management platform "Genius" combines the power of mobility, sensors, and connectivity to empower deskless workforce based businesses to digitally connect and engage their workforce.

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StartupFuel

StartupFuel is your professional innovation network. Discover startup resources, services & connections all in one place.

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Anomera

Anomera is an innovator in green chemistry, materials science, and sustainable manufacturing. With its patented process, they convert raw materials into a biodegradable, crystalline nanocellulose platform.

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