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Next Canada
Next 36 / Next AI Founder Programs
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling
Odds
Not published
Effort
1 to 2 hrs
Can you get this?
✓Students or recent grads launching startups
✓Founders of high-growth ventures looking to scale
✓AI-enabled ventures seeking to disrupt industries
✓Canadian entrepreneurs and founders
Your real odds
The network has supported around 1,200 entrepreneurs across 800 ventures since founding, which points to small cohorts accepted each year.
No acceptance rate is published, and competition is national across all industries, so you are measured against ambitious Canadian founders from every sector.
What it takes
Identify which program fits your stage1 to 2 hrs
Sign up for application notifications5 min
Prepare and submit your application1 to 2 wks
Worth knowing
Next Canada is a not-for-profit backed by major donors and corporate partners, meaning no equity or fee is mentioned, and accepted founders get access to a 500-plus mentor and investor network at almost no cost.
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