Deadline Date: January 14, 2026
The Canadian Technology Accelerator – Cybersecurity and Enterprise AI (Silicon Valley) offers Canadian startups a high-impact opportunity to accelerate growth by gaining exposure to enterprise buyers, strategic investors, and innovation partners in the United States.
The technology focus areas include AI-enhanced identity and access management (IAM), AI-powered threat detection and cloud security, AI-driven governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), intelligent observability and AIOps, and zero-trust orchestration and behavioral analytics.
The virtual component consists of weekly two-hour sessions that prepare participants for in-person engagement in Silicon Valley, where they will benefit from mentorship, pitch competitions, and networking with key players in the field. The program is non-equity and open at no cost, except for travel and accommodation during the in-market portion.
Eligible applicants are Canadian firms with validated, deployable cybersecurity or enterprise AI solutions. They should be generating revenue or demonstrating strong early traction, have committed leadership, a clear U.S. market-entry strategy, and the ability to fully participate in both virtual and on-site activities. Selected startups will gain access to one-on-one mentorship, expert-led workshops, investor introductions, and exclusive networking opportunities with corporate venture capital and pilot-ready partners.
This accelerator presents a pivotal opportunity for Canadian innovators to enter the U.S. enterprise landscape, refine their go-to-market strategies, and establish critical relationships that drive sustainable growth.
For more information, visit Government of Canada.
