July 9, 2026  3:15 PM EDT – 3:45 PM EDT
Pitches

Decoding the Accelerator Deal in 5 Minutes

Founders, turn the tables! This high-density, 5-minute reverse pitch format compels accelerators to answer the most critical questions you need for decision-making. Each accelerator will focus on four core areas: their single most unique value proposition, their equity terms and track record, their core motivation and management alignment, and their non-negotiable founder expectations. Use this session to cut through the marketing hype and evaluate which program offers the right fit for your next stage of growth.

Meet the accelerators that will be taking the stage:

  • La base entrepreneuriale HEC Montréal

  • District 3, Concordia University

  • Creative Destruction Lab - Atlantic

  • CDL-Montreal

  • Propolys

  • McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship

  • Startup Atlantic

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