Trade Commissioner Service launches 2nd Tech Accelerator in San Francisco

The Trade Commissioner Service of Canada announced today that it has launched its newest Canadian Technology Accelerator in San Francisco.

The new CTA@SF will be located inside RocketSpace - a shared workspace for digital media companies that will give select Canadian companies a high tech boost in the growing cluster that exists in San Francisco’s SOMA District.

CTA@SF is made possible through the generous support of the Province of British Columbia and NRC in conjunction with the Trade Commissioner Service and provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for up to 8 early-stage Canadian technology companies at a time to spend 12 weeks working out of downtown San Francisco.

This is Canada's second Bay Area Canadian Technology Accelerator program and is modeled after the highly successful CTA@Plug-and-Play in Sunnyvale.

Canadian companies participating in the program will have access to networking events, mentors, potential customers, partners and investors, interaction with likeminded entrepreneurs and special support from the Consulate's Trade Commissioner Service and their partners including the C100 and other locally-based advisors.

Ideal candidates are export ready start-ups as well as small and medium sized enterprises with strong growth potential that wish to create a footprint in the San Francisco Bay Area. Office space is fully covered for up to twelve weeks and participating companies are responsible for work permits, living expenses, travel and lodging.

For more information and to apply, contact Trade Commissioner Michael Wozniak by email.

Hat tip to Rizwan Kheraj for passing along.