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Eligibility

To apply to Ascend 100, your startup must meet all of these requirements.

Requirements

  • A tech or AI enabled product, live or at working MVP stage
  • Founded within the last 7 years
  • Raised less than US$10 million in total equity funding
  • Two founders or senior executives able to attend all three days in Toronto
  • Able to pitch in English
  • One application per company

Startups from any country can apply. Startups obtain their own visas, supported by our letter of invitation.

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