The Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF)
Our approach to supporting breakthrough Canadian technology companies begins with deep alignment with visionary founders. In addition to capital, we provide portfolio companies with the resources, expertise and networks needed to validate ideas and bring products and services to market.
Offered by MaRS Discovery District
Amount
Average cheque size of C$500K, with earliest first cheques starting at C$50K through our Sparks program
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Who can apply
Stage
Early-stage technology companies, from first cheques through seed
Sectors
Sector-agnostic — investing across software, hardware and emerging technologies
Location
Ontario-rooted companies building strong local presence
About the funding
In addition to capital, we provide portfolio companies with the resources, expertise and networks needed to validate ideas and bring products and services to market.
Investment
Average cheque size of C$500K, with earliest first cheques starting at C$50K through our Sparks program
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