BCTIA looks at Accelerator Programs... do they really work?

Google ‘Accelerator Programs’ and over 9 million search results are returned offering everything from online services to mentoring, coaching, funding and office space.

We're bombarded with stories of how California, Israel, China are doing it right. However, we hear little of what’s going on in our own backyard. The Wavefront Accelerator Centre, Waterloo Accelerator Centre, and the Communitech Hub are three Canadian success stories we hear little about.

On April 19th, Wavefront's Jim Maynard, the Waterloo Accelerator's Tim Jackson, and Communitech's Iain Klugman will join BCTIA for a frank discussion on what makes their programs a success and the opportunities they deliver to entrepreneurs.

This accelerator discussion takes place on Tuesday, April 19th at the Sutton Place Hotel from 11:30am - 1:30pm. Register online.

Company:: BCTIA
Website:: http://www.bctia.org
Location:: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The BC Technology Industry Association is an industry-funded organization promoting the growth of British Columbia's knowledge economy. With a membership of over 2,700 companies, employing more than 60,000 workers in business of all sizes and sectors, the BCTIA is the largest tech association in the province. The BCTIA delivers programs and services that assist in the growth and success of its members, as well as... more

Company:: Communitech
Website:: http://www.communitech.ca
Location:: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Communitech is a member-based organization that represents over 400 technology companies in the Waterloo Region. Communitech drives the growth and success of the Region’s tech sector through a vibrant network of leadership, connections and promotion. more

Company:: Wavefront
Website:: http://www.wavefrontac.com
Location:: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Wavefront is the national centre of excellence for wireless commercialization accelerating the growth and success of wireless companies in Canada. Wavefront improves speed-to-market and delivery of mobile applications and wireless technologies by providing emerging companies with a suite of WaveGuide™ training, mobile industry advisory services, incubation services, testing resources and market linkages that... more

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