The DMZ’s pre-accelerator program helps Canada's most-promising tech startups with a minimum viable product, build early sales, marketing and product development traction and prepare them for our growth accelerator.
Over the course of eight to 12 months, DMZ pre-accelerator startups have access to exclusive programming and work closely with our experienced EiRs.
You’ll have access to a tailored suite of services that includes:
Customers |
Refne your product or service to meet the needs of your customers through hands-on product development and market validation programming.
Capital |
Meet and network with our leading VCs and angels to pursue funding opportunities and better understand what investors look for in a business.
Community |
Connect with North America’s top tech entrepreneurs to immerse yourself in a dedicated and tight-knit community comprised of peers, investors, advisors and partners who will help you validate your product
Coaching |
Work with best-in-class mentors who have built scaled and sold businesses around the world. Access and work with our experienced and well-connected entrepreneurs who are ready to help you learn, test, connect, de-risk, adapt and grow.
We’re looking for Canada’s most-promising and high-impact tech entrepreneurs who have what it takes to scale their business.
Interested applicants must also have:
DMZ validator companies are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed for our growth accelerator program.
Here’s how it works.
Beneft from best-in-class EiRs, a like-minded community of founders and innovators, and connections to industry leaders as you embark on your pre-acceleration journey.
Build on initial traction you’ve achieved by developing a go-to-market plan, customer acquisition strategy, and connect potential customers and investors who will help your startup grow.
Need to change your business model, identify new market verticals or redevelop your product? We’ll help you get through the trials and tribulations of running your own startup
Apply to the DMZ’s growth accelerator to scale your business and develop sales opportunities identifed during the validator program. You’ll work with the best-in-class sales leaders, continue to identify key customer markets and become a revenue-frst startup.