Canadian Women-in-Tech SaaS Market Accelerator 2024

The Canadian Women-in-Tech SaaS Market Accelerator 2024 will help 10 Canadian startups evaluate and prepare for expansion into Washington state and the broader United States markets.

The hybrid accelerator program is designed to last for a total of 8 weeks, combining both virtual and in-person experiences to provide a comprehensive developmental journey for early-stage companies. The first 7 weeks will consist of virtual workshops, where participants will engage in a series of interactive sessions covering a wide range of topics critical to business growth and digital strategy. These workshops are crafted to offer deep insights and practical knowledge in various areas essential for scaling a business.

Following this, the program culminates in a 1-week in-person session held in Seattle, WA. This immersive week will provide participants with a unique opportunity to network and engage directly with industry experts, potential business partners, and investors. The on-site component is designed to enhance the virtual learning experience by offering face-to-face interactions and hands-on guidance.

Throughout the program, participants will benefit from a well-rounded curriculum that includes not only educational content but also B2B introductions and investor connections. Dedicated mentorship will be a key feature, with subject matter experts offering personalized advice and support. This mentorship is aimed at helping cohort companies refine their go-to-market strategies, address specific business challenges, and begin the process of market validation in the competitive U.S. landscape.

Benefits of Market Accelerator 2024

Participants will receive:

• Introductions to local companies for market validation.
• Workshops on fundraising, sales, marketing, hiring, U.S. immigration, U.S. taxes, and other stage appropriate topics.
• Free WTIA membership, which includes access to benefits like AWS Credits, Carta Cap Table Management software, HubSpot marketing automation, Brex corporate credit card, and more.
• Mentorship and coaching to help with localization efforts and US go to market strategy.
• Introductions to relevant local community leaders and investors.

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Eligibility

Open to companies:

• In Data Analysis, Analytics, Machine Learning (ML), SaaS, Big Data, Cloud, Blockchain, Quantum Computing;
• Located in Canada;
• Incorporated;
• Prototype, users or paying users stage;
• Angel, Pre-seed, Seed or Series A;
• Have raised funding or not;
• Currently raising or not raising funds;
• Have revenue or not.

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