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Ignite the future of flight

Pioneering the next era of aerospace innovation.

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Aerospace Accelerator

Aerospace, aviation, and aeronautics in the Region of Waterloo 

Home to one of the top 20 busiest airports in Canada, the Region of Waterloo International Airport, Waterloo Region is an emerging hub for aerospace and aviation innovation.

Together, with the Region of Waterloo and NAVBLUE, we’re creating a new home at the AC for aerospace entrepreneurs to test, grow, and scale their startups through a proven accelerator program model.

A hub for aerospace innovation

Are you ready to revolutionize the skies?

Selected startups will participate in 9 months of high-intensity programming. While in the program, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Elevate your ideas with expert guidance through one-to-one mentorship from industry experts and leaders who have shaped the aerospace domain
  • Access our award-winning education curriculum and investor network to help you proactively navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship
  • Test your tech at the Region of Waterloo International Airport for testing where appropriate
  • Access NAVBLUE's global network of industry experts and customers
  • Leverage up to $600,000 of in-kind perks and discounts from partners like AWS, Google for Startups, HubSpot, and more
  • Collaborate for global impact through an exclusive demo day with an international network of investors, airport operators, and corporate partners to mark the conclusion of the program

We’re looking for the top 10, industry-disrupting technologies from across Canada. However, preference will be given to founders whose startups are in or have a strong connection to Waterloo Region.

Program partners

Driving innovation through collaboration

Our collaborators help us foster the growth and development of cutting-edge technologies while contributing to the economic and technological advancement of the region.