NEXT Founders

NEXT Canada Canada

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Last deadline

2026-03-05

Region

Canada

Funder type

Foundation

For

Businesses

Eligible organizations

seed-stage startup, growth-stage startup, scaleup

About this program

NEXT Founders is an accelerator for seed and growth-stage founders seeking to scale their businesses into world-class ventures. As NEXT Canada's most flexible program, it offers à-la-carte education from top North American minds, allowing entrepreneurs to tailor learning to their individual needs. Applications for the 2026 cohort are open January 13 – March 5, 2026.

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