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WEtech ScaleUP Accelerator Program – Cohort 10

WEtech ScaleUP Accelerator Program – Cohort 10

In-kind resources valued up to $78,000 per participant; one $20,000 cash grand prize per annual cohort.

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Cohort 10 application deadline: August 9, 2026.

AMOUNT

In-kind resources valued up to $78,000 per participant; one $20,000 cash grand prize per annual cohort.

AMOUNT

In-kind resources valued up to $78,000 per participant; one $20,000 cash grand prize per annual cohort.

DEADLINE

Cohort 10 application deadline: August 9, 2026.

DEADLINE

Cohort 10 application deadline: August 9, 2026.

FUNDING TYPE

Accelerator

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You must be a tech or innovation company with a connection to Windsor-Essex or Chatham-Kent, Ontario.

You must be a tech or innovation company with a connection to Windsor-Essex or Chatham-Kent, Ontario.

The program is designed for growth-stage startups and small businesses ready to scale. Full eligibility details are in the Cohort 10 Program Guide on WEtech's site.

The program is designed for growth-stage startups and small businesses ready to scale. Full eligibility details are in the Cohort 10 Program Guide on WEtech's site.

YOUR REAL ODDS

One company wins the $20,000 grand prize per cohort; the program has run nine previous cohorts with a single top prize winner each time.

The accelerator selects a cohort of participants, all of whom receive mentorship and resources, but only one winner takes the cash prize. Competitiveness is regional, which narrows the field compared to national programs.

WHAT IT TAKES

  1. Review the Cohort 10 Program Guide for full eligibility requirements — 1–2 hours

  2. Attend the optional virtual info session (July 8, 2026) — 1 hour

  3. Complete and submit the ScaleUP application — 3–6 hours

WORTH KNOWING

Every cohort since Cohort 5 has awarded a $20,000 grand prize, and past winners span diverse tech niches—suggesting the prize is judged on growth potential and pitch quality rather than a specific sector.

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