Every founder we talk to has a different answer to this:
What actually makes an accelerator worth it?
We asked founders from our recent GROW Accelerator cohort to share their favourite moment from the experience.
2026 cohort applications are open (rolling). Link in bio 🔗
With #GC support through @feddevontario
There’s a point in every startup where things start to work... and suddenly, it’s not clear what to do next. You’ve got early customers. You’re gaining traction. There’s even some revenue.
But growth inevitably starts to get more complex:
➡️ Which channel do you double down on?
➡️ How do you structure your next stage of sales?
➡️ What actually moves you toward investment readiness?
➡️ Where should you be spending your time?
These are the challenges that GROW Accelerator is built to help you overcome.
Over six months, you’ll work alongside experienced founders and coaches to build a clearer path forward across sales, marketing, finance, IP, and growth strategy—with up to $10,000 in matched funding.
We’re supporting 18 early-stage companies across Southwestern Ontario this year, with dedicated spots for urban, rural, and women-led ventures. Apply by June 1, 2026: link in bio.
With Government of Canada support through @feddevontario .
Now is the time to invest in your future success...will you bet on yourself for one whirlwind weekend?
See what our founders got up to last year @startupweekendldnont
Techstars Startup Weekend is hosted at @infotechrg and supported by the Government of Canada through @feddevontario .
SR&ED just opened up in a big way but it’s also getting harder to navigate.
More companies can access refunds. Equipment is back. Limits are higher. But most teams are still trying to figure out:
➡️ What actually qualifies?
➡️ How does this impact our IRAP or other funding?
➡️ Who claims what in a contract?
➡️ Are we structuring this the right way?
We’re bringing in Scitax Advisory Partners LP to break it down and help you approach these changes with clarity.
If you’re responsible for funding R&D, this is worth your time.
🔗 Register through the link in our bio.
POV: You meet your new co-founders, feel a bit nervous, but then you get building and things just CLICK ✨
Get a better feel of the experience: @startupweekendldnont .
Techstars Startup Weekend is hosted at @infotechrg and supported by the Government of Canada through @feddevontario .
Bar full of tech innovators, great conversations, and some unreal weather and cocktails to go with it. Exactly the kind of energy we love to see from this community. Until next time, Sarnia 👋
Thanks to our partners @smallbusinesssarnialambton and @sarnialambtonchamber for helping make this a success 🥂
Sitting on a great business idea? This is your sign to let us help you bring it to life!
Don’t have an idea? No problem! Get inspired by the neat ideas others pitch and get chatting!
Every team needs a visionary (the big picture), a builder (the how), a strategist (the where and when), and a storyteller (the why).
@startupweekendldnont is for new and seasoned entrepreneurs alike.
Click the link in our bio to discover what your weekend will look like.
Techstars Startup Weekend is hosted at @infotechrg and supported by the Government of Canada through @feddevontario .
💸 Hey ladies..it's not you, it's the system.
Only 2–3% of VC funding goes to women-led companies.
So how do we actually change that?
🇨🇦 I had a really insightful chat with Christina Fox, CEO of
TechAlliance, about what needs to shift.
Full conversation on this week's The AmberMac Show podcast (comment "podcast" and I will send links to your inbox): https://bio.site/ambermac
cc @jeffmacarthur
Friday: Dream it. 💭
Saturday: Build it. ⛏️
Sunday: Pitch it. 💥
Follow us on IG @startupweekendldnont for more details.
Techstars Startup Weekend is hosted at @infotechrg and supported by the Government of Canada through @feddevontario .
👋 Hey, ladies: $150 billion in economic contribution. 1.5 million jobs. And only 3% of venture capital. Something doesn't add up.
💰The facts: Women-owned businesses contribute $150 billion to the Canadian economy and employ more than 1.5 million people. Women-led businesses generate 63% more value and 2x as much per dollar invested, yet women entrepreneurs receive barely 3% of venture capital funding in Canada.
To chat more about how we can change this and why it matters, Christina Fox, CEO at TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, joined me in our studio in Toronto for The AmberMac Show podcast.
Thanks to TechAlliance for supporting this important segment. Get the full episode of this week's new podcast here (or comment "podcast" on this post and I will DM you links, so easy!): https://bio.site/ambermac
Some of the most interesting innovation stories in this region are happening west of London.
After a long hiatus, Tech Meetups is returning to Sarnia. We’re looking forward to catching up with founders, builders, and tech leaders across Lambton County.
There are some great teams building out of here—@shackhomes , @nextdoor_rental , @pocketride_inc , @tmrrwlabs , and @welcomeplatform , to name a few.
Get to know this ambitious community of entrepreneurs and tech professionals at our Sarnia Meetup on Wednesday, April 22 from 4:30 - 6:00 PM at one of Sarnia's hottest venues, @thetinfiddler . Plus, it's free to join: click the link in our bio.
In partnership with @smallbusinesssarnialambton and @sarnialambtonchamber .
What if you bet on your wildest idea for one weekend?
05/29-31. Startup Weekend is back in London, ON. You in?
Techstars Startup Weekend is hosted at @infotechrg and supported by the Government of Canada through @feddevontario .
Follow us @startupweekendldnont to get a feel for what the weekend is like.
Click the link in our bio to apply.
