Program
Federal
Active
Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA)
Global Affairs Canada
Maximum Funding
Varies (in-kind support)
Ongoing
Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
In Kind
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
Varies
Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) offers funding that varies by project. Helps Canadian technology companies expand into international markets by providing mentorship, workspace, and access to investors/customers in global tech hubs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description
Helps Canadian technology companies expand into international markets by providing mentorship, workspace, and access to investors/customers in global tech hubs.
Eligibility Requirements
- Canadian technology company with a product that has demonstrated product-market fit in Canada
- Business has at least one revenue-generating product or service
- Founder or C-level executive can be present in-market for the in-person program components
- Applying during an active CTA cohort call for a relevant international hub (program is competitive and cohort-based)
- Company is not a pre-revenue concept-stage startup (some traction required; varies by cohort)
- Focused on technology sectors (software, digital, cleantech, health tech, etc.)
Provinces
Industries
Business Stage
Quick Assessment
Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
High
First-Timer
Friendly
Funding Details
- Amount
- Varies (in-kind support)
- Type
- Program
- Level
- Federal
- Deadline
- Ongoing
Program Scorecard
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Competition
High
Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
Moderate
Accessibility
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Competition
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Approval Rate
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Rejection Pitfalls 8
- No MVP or insufficient traction (no revenue, investment, or user data)
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Evaluation Criteria
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Application Playbook
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10 docs
Application Steps
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Browse available CTA cohorts and select one aligned with your sector and target market
Required Documents 10
✓ Founder/C-suite profiles (up to 3 people)
✓ Company description: elevator pitch, product/service, business model, launch plan
Eligible Expenses 7
Ineligible Expenses 5
Intake Periods
Deadline Notes
Ineligible Organizations
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Funding Stack Strategy
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How CTA Compares
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| Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) | Varies (in-kind support) | Moderate | In Kind | Ongoing |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a cash payout with CTA?
No cash. CTA provides $15,000–$40,000 CAD equivalent in-kind: mentorship, workspace, and market access. You cover all travel/accommodation costs yourself.
Can I apply if I'm pre-revenue?
No. Requires at least one revenue-generating product/service. Pre-revenue or concept-stage startups are ineligible.
How long does it take to get a decision?
5 weeks after cohort deadline. Check TCS page for active cohort deadlines — applications are reviewed in batches.
What's the biggest reason for rejection?
Generic application not tailored to specific hub. Must name target customers/partners in that market and show market research.
Can I stack with CanExport SMEs?
Yes. CanExport SMEs covers 50% of travel costs (up to $50K) — CTA covers infrastructure only. Apply together.
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