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As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently re-evaluating our program timelines in order to ensure we prioritize our collective health, while continuing our commitment to the startups in this year’s cohort. We will communicate more information in the coming weeks.

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We are
Canada’s
Leading
Venture
Accelerator

FounderFuel helps founders reach escape velocity

Our
2019
Cohort
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A 3-month intensive accelerator program that helps tech founders develop the skillsets and mindsets to turn their vision into world-changing companies.

4 AXES TO ACTION

With four axes focused on Narrative, Networking, Execution and Leadership, new founders learn and grow, hone their business models and stories and take their companies to the next level, all while getting investment ready.

INVALUABLE INSIGHTS

Mentorship is at the heart of the FounderFuel experience. We provide a gateway to one of the premier startup networks in Canada through mentor matching, founder talks, and high-value social encounters.

A CLEAR DELIVERABLE

FounderFuel culminates with Canada’s biggest Demo Day — 1,000+ members of Canadian tech gathered to hear the cohort’s pitches. It is the clear deliverable that motivates vision and drives execution, since great pitches need great numbers!

LEARN FROM THE PROS

“It’s exciting to see how the startups evolve, from the first time you meet them to hearing them pitch at Demo Day!”

Meet our mentors

David Dufresne

Partner,
Panache Ventures

Julie Lacasse

VP of Operations,
TrackTik

Ian Jeffrey

Co-Founder and CEO,
Breathe Life

ACHIEVE YOUR VISION

We’ve had the privilege to work with over
100 mission-driven companies that have
grown to define their industries.


A new way to stay in your favorite neighborhoods around the world.


Handcrafted fine jewelry for the everyday.


Your real-time urban travel companion.


Photos for everyone – The internet’s source of freely usable images.


Campus Communication Redefined


Premier online marketplace for charter bus rental.


Empowering aquaculture through reliable data.


Customer identity and access management solution that’s simplified, customizable, and secure.


Decoding scientific papers to accelerate the pace of biomedical discoveries.

Meet our Alumni
From the Blog

Resilience, determination and grit. Presenting the FounderFuel cohort for 2020!

Despite the impacts of COVID, this year’s founders all decided to double-down on opportunities to thrive, demonstrating incredible resilience, determination and grit.

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We’re powered
by Real Ventures.



Established in 2007, Real Ventures backs
world-class entrepreneurs building game-changing companies.

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Our
Sponsors

Our sponsors’ contribution goes far beyond funding. With their deep expertise and networks, they are also key allies for our companies as they navigate the twists and turns of the venture-backed path