NEXT AI is NEXT Canada’s accelerator for Canadian AI companies. The program looks for early-stage and Pre-Seed ventures and also considers idea-stage projects with distinctive technology. Canadian companies must be majority owned by Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Toronto runs from March through August 2027. Montréal/Remote runs from March through September 2027 in partnership with HEC Montréal. Each track has required in-person events.
Founders receive technical and business education, individual support from venture managers and mentors, help with product and market validation, and introductions to investors. The program is free and takes no equity. The organizer’s application page gives the deadline as December 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST.