We partner with multinational organizations to deliver unparalleled Canadian startup accelerators in high growth sectors such as Autonomous Vehicle/Connected Cars, IoT, CyberSecurity, and HealthTech.
A startup accelerator designed to lay the groundwork for SaaS startups to 10x revenue by perfecting product-market-fit and helping founders get pitch ready to raise funding.
A startup accelerator designed exclusively for women-led tech companies. Tomorrow’s women led success stories will be individually mentored by today’s successful women.
The L-SPARK Effect:Building a successful startup takes vision, determination, and strong execution.
The L-SPARK startup accelerators are designed to ensure your company has the right fundamentals and talent to scale. Dedicated mentors are here to work with you to think big and drive business plans that fuel the successful execution of your vision.
L-SPARK mentors are sharp! The SaaS program is like an MBA on the spot, applied on your business. You will learn to automatize not just your product, but your scale up, your sales etc. More importantly, you will learn how to be a good leader.
Great advice from warm and highly experienced mentors - they help us see what we don't see and connect us with incredibly useful resources.
L-SPARK was a game changer for Heyday. An amazing team, great mentors, awesome program.
Amazing team with a pulse on the do and don't of early stage start-up. The experience has been great for us and we highly recommend their SaaS Accelerator Program.
We participated in the second cohort of startups at L-SPARK. The community of support from mentors and companies was incredible.
I highly recommend L-SPARK for tech startups. Through their Blackberry-QNX Accelerator Program, the team at L-SPARK introduced our company to key industry leaders, facilitated meetings with the investment community, offered helpful advice and guidance for various topics, and continue to provide networking functions to broaden our connections.
Great people, helpful resources, and valuable advice. L-SPARK is advancing the tech landscape in Canada and beyond.
"Compass North was instrumental in helping me make some BIG decisions relating to my business and the development of the medical device I designed."
"Our collaboration with L-SPARK and Blackberry QNX was a tremendous accelerator for our AI startup. Access to the Blackberry QNX team enabled us to showcase our AI optimization platform in a real world assisted driving demonstration which has opened many doors for us in the autonomous driving sphere. The collaboration and mentorship from the L-SPARK team helped guide us through a critical fundraising phase during the pandemic and their sage advice was incredibly valuable. L-SPARK can amplify your messaging via their outstanding network and I would highly recommend the L-SPARK programs for any Canadian tech start up looking to get to the next level."
"L-SPARK has been an incredible opportunity for collaboration with industry titans, mentorship and has accelerated the development of our technology and growth of our business."
"Being part of L-SPARK has changed everything for me personally and for Brokrete. The mentor team helped us structure the idea, challenge ourselves, be accountable and they gave us the specific tools and knowledge we needed to get to the next level. I learned more in this program than I’ve learned elsewhere and the value they bring to a technology company is unmatchable."
"Thanks to our experience with L-SPARK, we were able to meet the needs of our investors. These requirements included knowing how to create a strong pitch deck, a succinct pitch, a sound financial plan, and a supporting growth strategy.
We used these skills while pitching to numerous Angel networks across Ontario, and were able to close a seed investment. This capital has been crucial for our continued growth, resulting in year-over-year revenue growth of 300%."
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Success Stories from our Founders
Hear directly from our founders about their experience with L-SPARK and where they are now.
Struggling to decide on how best to move forward, or eager to determine which internal processes are in need of optimization? Startup accelerators connect businesses with experienced mentors who can help them make informed, future-facing decisions. For instance, at L-SPARK, we can help you get in touch with experts within your industry and specific application, enabling you to leverage their guidance, lessons learned and more. Check out some of the mentors behind the magic here at L-SPARK.
Not only can a startup accelerator help you get to know experienced local mentors, but you’ll also be given the chance to develop new relationships within their circles. These can include prospective sponsors, key stakeholders and other individuals. In addition, startup accelerators have their own established, highly effective marketing setup in place, which you’re welcome to use. Our team knows firsthand how much work it takes, and we love to see our clients succeed, so more reach is never a bad thing.
Of course, the benefits of a startup accelerator don’t stop once you complete your time in the program! Even years after completing an accelerator program, you are often able to access special perks including discounts and other deals, as well as a breadth of founders, funders, and partners to connect with, and more. Think of these programs as the opening of a door into new possibilities for your business that never closes. You very well might make the right pitch to the right person – or vice-versa – that could take your operations further than anticipated. Of course, like all healthy relationships, it takes time and dedication to build one, but this investment is well worth it in terms of who you can meet, what you can save, and how efficiently you can move forward.
At L-SPARK we provide current companies and alumni with access to a treasure trove of goodies including custom-curated content, invites to exclusive events and more… This is yet another way to get to know other business professionals, sure, but it’s also a chance for you to refine and redefine your operating skillset, passing on knowledge to your team members. At L-SPARK we are dedicated to providing value to our network of founders through events and content.
Your mentor can help you thrive with the insights you share with them. Armed with that knowledge and all those exciting new connections, you’re better prepared to make the best possible decisions as a group for your startup. Discover the latest innovations and keep updated on best practices, graft that knowledge to the way you operate and make realistic refinements for smarter growth! And, don’t forget, you can always reach out to your mentor if you require further guidance.
Startup businesses are often overwhelmed by the many complications and challenges they may face – competitors, economic stability and marketing efficiency are only the beginning. By leveraging expert insights and paving the way for highly beneficial new connections, a startup accelerator does exactly what it says on the tin: it fast-tracks your knowledge accumulation, process refinement and journey towards greater success.
