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FoundersBoost Toronto

Toronto, OntarioFoundations & Ecosystem-BuildingMember

We find the best founders globally and prepare them for accelerators, investment and revenue.

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FoundersBoost is a 6-week pre-accelerator program to help startups build their pitch and network in Toronto. It’s fully run and mentored by volunteers from the community who are excited to give back to the next generation of founders, and we take no fees or equity from the startup. The Toronto chapter primarily focuses on early-stage B2B Saas companies.

Type

Not-for-Profit

Regions

Ontario (ON)

Alumni have raised over $400M in funding and been accepted into premier accelerators including Y Combinator, Techstars, and a16z. Program operates with volunteer mentors from the community. No equity taken and no fees charged. Cohorts of approximately 10 startups per location. Offers in-person, virtual, or hybrid options depending on chapter.

Industries

General/industry agnostic

Focus Areas

Customer development and problem-solution fitPitch deck creation and deliveryFounder accessibilitySupport for underrepresented entrepreneursPre-seed and seed stage startups

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Services offered

  • Discounted and/or free professional services (legal, accounting, bookkeeping, etc.)
  • Free educational events or programming (ie. lunch and learns)
  • Mentorship and access to advisors
Foundations & Ecosystem-Buildingmedium confidence

Build the entrepreneurial foundations and an innovation platform for ventures and founders to build from

Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).

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FoundersBoost Toronto

accelerator

6-week mentor-driven pre-accelerator program with weekly focus sessions, one-on-one mentorship, expert speakers, and pitch coaching. Includes local Demo Day and Global Investor Showcase access.

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  • Bradey Arsenault

    CTO, Co-Founder, Strategy

  • Jeby James

    CTO

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Humber Centre for Entrepreneurship

Toronto, Ontario

Established in 1967, Humber is one of Canada’s leading postsecondary institutions. Committed to student success through excellence in teaching and learning, Humber serves 31,000 full-time students and 56,000 continuing education registrants. With an internationally recognized reputation for quality learning, Humber offers a wide-range of career-focused opportunities for students to personalize their educational path, including 180 full-time programs across more than 40 fields of study, 200 part-time and 60 online programs or courses. More than four out of five of Humber graduates are employed within six months of completing their studies.

General/industry agnostic
Foundations & Ecosystem-Building
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KITE Research Institute

Toronto, Ontario

KITE is a world leader in complex rehabilitation with 100 scientists dedicated to improving the lives of people living with the effects of disability, illness, and aging. KITE is one of the principal research enterprises at the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's top medical research hospital with more than $539 million in total annual research expenditures and 1,194 principal investigators (2023).

General/industry agnostic
University
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MaRS

Toronto, Ontario

We help innovators build a better world

MaRS supports Canada’s most promising startups — helping them grow, create jobs and solve society’s greatest challenges. From advisory services to connections to talent, capital, customers and more, MaRS offers a range of high-value services that help high-growth companies succeed. We also provide access to the MaRS ecosystem, a curated community of entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, academics and government partners. MaRS Discovery District is a not-for-profit corporation founded in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 2000.

General/industry agnostic
Finesse
NB

NorthStar Business Studio

Toronto, Ontario

**NorthStar Business Studio** is a premier business accelerator and consultancy based in Canada, dedicated to guiding startups and entrepreneurs toward success. We provide strategic business advisory, startup incubation, and comprehensive support services, including business planning, funding assistance, mentorship, and market expansion strategies. With a strong network of partners, including investors, accelerators, and legal advisors, NorthStar Business Studio empowers innovators with the tools, expertise, and connections needed to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Whether you are launching a startup or scaling your business, we are your trusted partner for growth and innovation.

General/industry agnostic
Finesse