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Brinc

Toronto, OntarioFinesseMember

Empowering Game Changers Shaping the Future of Private Markets Through Innovation

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BRINC is an ultra hands-on hardware accelerator that supports entrepreneurs looking to unlock the world’s data through connected solutions. They offer a comprehensive program tailored for hardware startups, providing speed, access, and the know-how.

Founded

2014

Co-investors include Tim Draper, Sam Altman, Sergey Brin, John Doerr, and Arthur Hayes. Global presence across UAE, Hong Kong, India, Saudi Arabia, Korea, Oman, Qatar, Japan, Bahrain, Philippines, Canada, and Vietnam (coming soon). Serves investors, corporates, governments, and founders.

Industries

Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingAgricultureClean technologiesFinancial servicesFood & beverageLife sciences & advanced healthTransportation

Focus Areas

Web3BlockchainCellular AgricultureAI Machine Learning

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Stages supported

ValidationEfficiencyScale
Finessemedium confidence

Refining and expanding venture growth and entrepreneurial competencies and create the connections across innovation ecosystem

Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).

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Accelerator Programs

accelerator

Tailored programs for Web2 and Web3 entrepreneurs with tools, global roadshows, and community networks

Corporate and Government Innovation Programs

other

Design and delivery of innovation programs and strategic initiatives to help organizations stay ahead in innovation and technology

Investor Syndication Programs

other

Access to private opportunities and syndicate structures for co-investment in high-growth companies globally

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Bay & Co

North York, Ontario

We Succeed Together

Bay and Co is a company that offers an Acceleration Program designed to support entrepreneurs, local and foreign, who are looking to start, establish or grow their businesses in Canada. They provide tailored support throughout the entire entrepreneuria...

Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingAgricultureClean technologies+7
Finesse
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Treefrog Accelerator

Newmarket, Ontario

Marketing With Purpose. Growth With Intent.

The Treefrog Accelerator program supports local (ON, Canada) and international entrepreneurs and startup founders to help refine and scale their ideas. The five week program consists of lectures and workshops from over 20 professional speakers, pitch practice and feedback, curated one-on-one mentorship and events to facilitate collaboration, partnerships and investment. The Treefrog Accelerator is designed to give startups the tools and knowledge they need to grow in a post-pandemic landscape.

AgricultureClean technologiesEducation+6
Visa
Finesse
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Garage Incubation

Longueuil, Québec

Garage co est un hub d'innovation dédié aux technologies Hardtech

Garage&co is a startup incubation company that focuses on hardtech startups. They provide a holistic approach to design and work with entrepreneurs to develop a functional prototype that can be brought to market.

Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingAgricultureClean technologies+10
Foundations & Ecosystem-Building
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The Firehood

Toronto, Ontario

Setting the Status Quo Ablaze

The Firehood is a women in tech network based in Canada. Their mission is to increase the participation, leadership, and prosperity of women in technology. They offer peer-to-peer groups for women in various technical fields such as blockchain, cyber, ...

Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingAgricultureClean technologies+6
Foundations & Ecosystem-Building