TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario
The place where innovative ventures thrive
TechAlliance is the place for dreamers, innovators, and world-changing ideas. As the Regional Innovation Centre for Southwestern Ontario, TechAlliance represents the most promising startups and fastest growing technology companies. We empower world-class ventures and fuel growth in Canada’s innovation economy, and we champion and coach entrepreneurs, and amplify businesses, creating a vibrant technology community.
Type
Not-for-Profit
Founded
2002
Regions
National (all of Canada), USA (for CAD companies)
TechAlliance offers free coaching and advisory services. They provide access to a $10M fund for startup growth. They have been serving Canadian tech founders for 25+ years. They emphasize allyship, relationships, and leadership through their coaching model.
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Stages supported
Services offered
- Access to free or discounted licenses for products or devkits
- Access to specialized equipment, lab facilities, and/or services
- Discounted and/or free professional services (legal, accounting, bookkeeping, etc.)
- Financing opportunities and connections with investor groups
- Free educational events or programming (ie. lunch and learns)
- Intellectual property education and assistance (Includes: patent, trademark and copyright evaluation, intellectual property strategy, protection and licensing)
- Mentorship and access to advisors
- Networking opportunities and community events
- Office space, co-working environment
- Paid programming (cash)
- Practical prototype/MVP development assistance
- Regulatory assistance
Refining and expanding venture growth and entrepreneurial competencies and create the connections across innovation ecosystem
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).
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