Next Founders
NEXT Canada Canada
Next cycle
Spring 2026 (immersion week May 2026)
Region
Canada
Funder type
Foundation
For
Businesses
Eligible organizations
startup, SME, founder
About this program
Next Founders is a cohort-based accelerator by NEXT Canada for scaling entrepreneurs, offering an immersion week in May, masters-level courses in economics, strategy, finance, and machine learning, and access to a broad network of mentors, investors, and business leaders. The program runs May through August 2026 and culminates in a Venture Day pitch event. Alumni become permanent members of the NEXT Canada community.
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