Next AI
NEXT Canada Canada (Toronto & Montreal)
Next cycle
Spring 2026 (immersion week March 2026)
Region
Canada (Toronto & Montreal)
Funder type
Foundation
For
Businesses
Eligible organizations
startup, SME
About this program
Next AI is a cohort-based accelerator program by NEXT Canada for AI-enabled startups, offering immersion weeks, masters-level education, mentorship from top entrepreneurs and investors, and access to Canada's leading entrepreneurial network. The 2026 program begins with an immersion week in March and runs through August, culminating in a Venture Day pitch event. Participants gain funding support, expert-led courses, and lifelong alumni community membership.
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