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Start-Up Accelerator Program

Start-Up Accelerator Program is a program offered by Planet Hatch for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador).

A 13-week cohort-based acceleration program providing entrepreneurs with training, business counselling, and up to $25,000 in startup funding to turn a great idea into a profitable business. Cost: $500.

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Program details

The Start-Up Accelerator is a 13-week cohort-based program delivered through intensive classroom-style training sessions, one-on-one dedicated business counselling, and cohort group mentorship. Key topics include Value Proposition Canvas & Customer Profiling, Business Model Canvas, Market Sizing/Research & Market Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Positioning, Financial Modeling, Validation Training, and Business Plan Development. Graduating companies leave with a comprehensive business plan. Eligible candidates must have a minimal viable product (MVP), a defined team/ownership model, and job growth capability. The program cost is $500, and participants can access up to $25,000 in funding for start-up costs.

Who qualifies

Must have a minimal viable product (MVP), a defined team/ownership model, and job growth capability. Based in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Program cost: $500.

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Deadlines and eligibility rules can change; always confirm details on the official program page before applying.