Centech Acceleration Program
0%; free, no equity or IP taken · Canada / Montreal · Checking status
Centech's free, equity-free Montreal acceleration program opens its next call October 6, 2026. It is an intensive 11–12 week French-language program requiring roughly 25 hours per week in person and usually accepts about 30 startups per cohort.
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Key facts
| Check size | No cash; free program |
| Terms | 0%; free, no equity or IP taken |
| Stage | early-stage technology startup |
| Applications | Checking status |
| Program dates | Next call opens October 6, 2026; 11–12 week in-person program |
| Location | Canada / Montreal |
| Remote friendly | No |
| Warm intro needed | No — open application |
| Sectors | deep-tech, medtech, hardware |
| Status | upcoming |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
Background
Centech's free, equity-free Montreal acceleration program opens its next call October 6, 2026. It is an intensive 11–12 week French-language program requiring roughly 25 hours per week in person and usually accepts about 30 startups per cohort.
How the application really works
The next call opens October 6, 2026. Submit interest through the official call page, then expect screening and a short interview/pitch.
Tips
- Read the cited current official page before applying because program dates and terms are volatile.
- State fit with the documented stage, geography, and attendance model; do not rely on an aggregator's old terms.
- Ask for the complete investment, fee, and follow-on documents when the public page does not publish them.
Watch out for
- Free; Centech takes no equity or IP. Founder travel, living and opportunity costs are not covered on the checked pages.
- The French call page says 11 weeks while the English overview says 12; both are retained rather than silently harmonized.
Track record
- Centech runs approximately two acceleration cohorts per year and describes about 30 startups per cohort.
Application screening followed by a short interview or pitch; application volume and acceptance rate are not published.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this program currently accepting applications?
- The next call opens October 6, 2026. Submit interest through the official call page, then expect screening and a short interview/pitch.
- What are the current economics?
- Free; Centech takes no equity or IP. Founder travel, living and opportunity costs are not covered on the checked pages.
- How large and long is the program?
- Approximately 30 startups per cohort, twice a year. 11–12 intensive weeks, in person in Montreal, with about 25 hours per week of required work.
- Can founders participate remotely?
- In-person Montreal participation and French-language work are required.
- What happens after the program?
- Potential progression into Centech growth support; no guaranteed investment.
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Sources
- centech.co/en/acceleration-program — Official format, cohort size, program intensity and benefits (checked 2026-08-10)
- centech.co/en/call-for-projects — Official next-call date, language, cost, equity and selection route (checked 2026-08-10)
- centech.co/en/centechs-faq — Official FAQ on cadence and participation (checked 2026-08-10)