Canadian Technology Accelerators
Are you a high-potential, high-growth Canadian company?
Do you have a market-ready technology or product?
Join a Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) to explore opportunities to grow your business in 12 global tech hubs worldwide. There’s no cost to join, other than your travel and accommodation.
Offered by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), this global business development program successfully supports companies in:
- cleantech
- digital industries and information and communications technologies (ICT)
- life sciences and digital health
730+ alumni | $742M capital raised | $278M revenue generated
Benefits for your business
When you join a CTA, you get access to the support, mentorship and contacts you need to grow your company in international markets. We help fast-track your connections and grow your market acumen for the greatest impact possible.
Here are the benefits of joining:
- access to a vast network of trade commissioners
- coaching and mentoring by industry leaders
- support to refine your international business and market-entry strategies
- introductions to potential partners and clients
- introductions to investors and venture capitalists
- a collaborative workspace (where available)
CTAs vary in length and in format (virtual or in-market). With no program costs and no equity taken, CTAs offer an unparalleled opportunity to accelerate your growth. You may be eligible for financial support from the CanExport program to help cover your travel and accommodation costs.
12 global tech hubs | 1,200 partnerships | 2,800+ jobs created
Programs and locations
We offer world-class support to companies in thriving tech ecosystems around the world:
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With COVID-19 restrictions still in place, all CTA programs are virtual for now. As restrictions ease, some programs might offer in-person opportunities. We tailor each program to the realities of the local market.
Search for a CTA program
Before you apply, compare our programs to find out, which CTA is best for you.
Filtering Options
Filter options
Use the boxes below to search for CTA programs by location or sector. Otherwise, use the Filter items field below to search by keyword or sub-sector.
| CTA programs | Sector | Location | Application deadline |
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| United States agtech | Digital industries and ICT | San Francisco | July 13, 2022 |
| San Francisco health | Life sciences and digital health | San Francisco | July 13, 2022 |
| Japan Creative/Entertainment Tech | Digital industries and ICT | Japan | July 13, 2022 |
| Waste-to-wealth India | Cleantech | India | July 13, 2022 |
| Singapore foodtech | Life sciences and digital health | Singapore | July 13, 2022 |
| Southeast Asia: Decarbonizing the energy sector | Cleantech | Singapore | July 13, 2022 |
| Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco digital health | Life sciences and digital health | Boston | June 15, 2022 |
| United States retail technology | Digital industries and ICT | New York City | Closed |
| United States climatetech | Cleantech | New York City | Closed |
| Hong Kong property tech | Digital industries and ICT | Hong Kong | Closed |
| Silicon Valley digital | Digital industries and ICT | Silicon Valley | Closed |
| Boston/Cambridge tech and life sciences | Life sciences and digital health | Boston Cambridge | Closed |
| Boston/Cambridge tech and life sciences | Digital industries and ICT | Boston Cambridge | Closed |
| Taipei digital technologies | Digital industries and ICT | Taiwan | Closed |
| India deep technology | Digital industries and ICT | India | Closed |
| United Kingdom digital energy solutions | Cleantech | United Kingdom | Closed |
| Japan smart cities | Digital industries and ICT | Japan | Closed |
| Mexico women in health technology | Life sciences and digital health | Mexico | Closed |
| Southeast Asia cleantech | Cleantech | Singapore | Closed |
| Taipei healthcare technology | Life sciences and digital health | Taiwan | Closed |
| Germany digital health | Life sciences and digital health | Germany | Closed |
| Germany autotech | Digital industries and ICT | Germany | Closed |
| Taipei AutoTech and FinTech | Digital industries and ICT | Taipei | Closed |
| Germany hydrogen and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) | Cleantech | Germany | Closed |
| U.S. retail technology | Digital industries and ICT | New York City Los Angeles Bay Area | Closed |
| San Francisco health | Life sciences and digital health | San Francisco | Closed |
| Mexico and Spain smart cities | Digital industries and ICT | Mexico | Closed |
| Mexico and Spain smart cities | Cleantech | Mexico | Closed |
| U.S. agtech | Digital industries and ICT | San Francisco Minneapolis Los Angeles | Closed |
| Hong Kong financial technology | Digital industries and ICT | Hong Kong | Closed |
| Hong Kong property technology | Digital industries and ICT | Hong Kong | Closed |
| Hong Kong property technology | Cleantech | Hong Kong | Closed |
| New York City and Silicon Valley cybersecurity | Digital industries and ICT | New York City Silicon Valley | Closed |
| New York City and San Francisco digital health | Life sciences and digital health | New York City San Francisco | Closed |
| Japan digital technologies | Digital industries and ICT | Japan | Closed |
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Contact us
- To learn more about our accelerators,contact your TCS regional office
- For general questions, contact cta-atc@international.gc.ca
Trade commissioners can help you determine if a CTA is right for your business and which one is the best fit for you.
