NEXT Canada
AcceleratorToronto · Pre-Seed–Late Stage
Investment thesis
NEXT Canada is a national not-for-profit dedicated to developing high-impact Canadian entrepreneurs. Backed by a network of 500+ academics, entrepreneurs, investors and founders, it uncovers emerging founders and accelerates their trajectory through education, mentorship and funding across its premier programs (such as Next 36 and Next Founders). Its mission is to build a more ambitious and competitive Canada by keeping and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs, thereby generating more Canadian headquarters, jobs and equity. As a not-for-profit, it relies on donors, corporate partners and government funding to provide access at nearly no cost to participating entrepreneurs.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Portfolio companies · 2 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeProvides hospital-grade UV sanitization for mobile devices, killing germs in about 20 seconds; led by Next Founders 2016 alumnus Taylor Mann.
Telehealth platform offering online doctor appointments across Canada; co-founded by Next 36 alumni David Del Balso and Matthew Mazzuca.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does NEXT Canada invest at?
- NEXT Canada invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does NEXT Canada focus on?
- NEXT Canada focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is NEXT Canada located?
- NEXT Canada is headquartered in Toronto, CA.
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