The Top 4 Accelerators in Waterloo
Discover the top 4 accelerators in Waterloo and fast-track your startup's success.
Overview
Waterloo has a growing base of early-stage founders, and a handful of accelerators have emerged to fund and scale them — offering capital, mentorship, and the networks teams need to build in the region. Here are 4 worth knowing, drawn from the startersss directory of 3,133 programs.
Accelerator Centre
A Canadian accelerator that offers mentorship, resources, and funding to early-stage tech startups.
DigitalCPR
An accelerator program for startups and scaleups in the medical device and digital health industries.
Shad Valley
Shad Valley is a Canadian non-profit organization that provides a summer enrichment program for high school students to develop their STEM skills and entrepreneurial mindset.
Velocity
Velocity is a global logistics company that provides freight forwarding, supply chain solutions, and transportation services.
No longer operating
One program from earlier versions of this list has since shut down or gone offline (checked Jul 2026): Hub & Co Summer Venture Associate Program.