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Collaboration is key to collective success.

Canadian Accelerator + Incubator Network

Our Initiatives.

165+ General Members

CAIN has over 170 members, each an accelerator or incubator, representing Canada coast to coast (all 10 provinces, plus the Yukon). CAIN’s membership is diverse in its geography, the industries it focuses on, and the growth stage of the companies they support.

Data Dashboards

Our Startup Tracking Service aggregates existing online data to help members to stay on top of their stakeholder reporting and client success stories through a dynamic online dashboard.

BAI PMF

The Business Accelerator and Incubator Performance Measurement Framework (BAI PMF) is a partnership between CAIN, incubators and accelerators, MAIN, ISED, and Stats Canada. It harmonizes data collection to build high quality data that tells the story of how the startup ecosystem creates value in the Canadian economy.

Start-Up Visa

In partnership with Startup Canada, CAIN is dedicated to enhancing the Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program by advocating for improvements. By consulting with Designated Organizations and entrepreneurs, we have identified key areas for improvement. These recommendations aim to strengthen the program's integrity and foster Canada's reputation as a global hub for innovation.

Bridging BAIs + Investors

CAIN is launching a project to bridge the gap between investors and Business Accelerators and Incubators (BAIs). Our members have highlighted the need for stronger investor networks and better communication to foster investment in BAI-supported companies. Interested in getting involved?

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