Centech Acceleration

📋 Eligible Entities - Startups with an AI solution applied to supply chain management - Early-stage companies actively developing AI-based supply chain technologies - Founders and entrepreneurial teams with a viable AI/supply chain product or service - Companies must be Canadian-based or have Canadian operations - Preference for companies in pre-revenue to early revenue stages - Solo founders and co-founder teams both eligible ### 💰 Funding Details - Non-dilutive funding model – accelerator program participation (specific grant amount not specified in program description) - No equity stake required from Centech - In-kind support provided including workspace access and coaching services - No repayment obligation – this is a support/acceleration program, not a loan - Potential for follow-on investment opportunities through Centech's investor network (separate from this program) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Workspace access – dedicated or hot-desking office facilities - Coaching and mentorship – one-on-one sessions with experienced advisors - Group clinics – peer learning and expert-led workshops - Business development support – guidance on go-to-market strategy - Networking events – access to investor and industry connections - Technical and operational workshops – relevant to AI and supply chain domains ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Program duration: 12-week intensive acceleration period - Participation requirement: Active engagement in all program components (clinics, coaching, workshops) - Application process: Competitive selection based on AI solution viability and supply chain relevance - Milestone tracking: Progress checkpoints throughout the 12 weeks - Reporting obligations: Likely attendance and outcome reporting requirements - Cohort-based model: Participation as part of a defined startup cohort - Focus area: AI solutions must be demonstrably applied to supply chain challenges