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BlackAcceleratorGrantOpen
DMZ (Toronto Metropolitan University)
Black Innovation Programs
Amount
Up to $5K
Deadline
Sep 1, 2026
Closes today
Odds
Not published
Effort
1 to 2 hrs
Can you get this?
✓For tech founders seeking mentorship and investment
✓Incubator: 18-month program to scale
✓Pre-Incubator: 9-month program for early traction
✓Virtual or in-person participation available
✓Support for diverse and equity-deserving founders
Your real odds
DMZ has supported 2,600+ startups total, but cohort sizes for the Black Innovation Programs are not disclosed, so you cannot calculate your odds.
DMZ runs multiple selective cohort programs annually, and this is a competitive incubator environment where selection is earned, not guaranteed.
What it takes
Review eligibility on the program page1 to 2 hrs
Prepare pitch deck and business overview3 to 5 days
Submit application via online portal1 to 2 hrs
Worth knowing
DMZ offers a free self-paced Black Innovation Launchpad with 36 virtual lessons, and completing it before you apply to the funded program builds both your application and your fluency with the ecosystem.
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