Accelerator Centre welcomes 23 startups into the new UN Sustainable Development Cohort of AC:Studio

By: The Accelerator Centre

Selected startups will receive up to $100,000 in seed funding and work with the AC and innovation partners from CarbonGraph, Conestoga College, SnapPea Design, WEtech Alliance, to launch, grow, and scale Ontario-made solutions that drive both economic growth and the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

July 3, 2025 — Waterloo, ON – The Accelerator Centre (AC) is proud to announce the 23 startups selected to join Cohort 2 of the AC:Studio program. Supported by $3.9M in funding from the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), the Cohort supports early-stage startups focused on sustainable technologies that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), addressing key global challenges while contributing to regional economic growth.

Each selected company will receive up to $100,000 in seed funding, tactical product development support, marketing and UI/UX assistance, 1:1 mentorship, and access to a network of freelance experts to accelerate their path to market.

“We are beyond excited to welcome this dynamic group of 23 startups into the AC:Studio program. Each of these companies brings a bold vision and a deep commitment to solving a critical global challenge. Through the strength of our ecosystem, and in partnership with leading organizations across southern Ontario, we’re committed to helping these founders scale their innovations faster to drive economic growth throughout southern Ontario and beyond—and to make lasting global change.”

— Ruth Casselman, CEO, Accelerator Centre

“Congratulations to the bold and visionary founders selected for the UN Sustainable Development Cohort of AC:Studio. These 23 startups aren’t just launching companies. They are tackling some of the world’s toughest challenges head-on. From climate action to global equity, they are turning ambition into action. Our government is proud to back this new wave of Canadian innovators as they transform big ideas into meaningful, real-world impact.”

— The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

The program focuses on the UN SDG’s bringing a mission-driven focus to the AC:Studio model. Its collaborative approach also brings together a diverse group of startups from across southern Ontario’s innovation hubs, with representation from the AC’s existing portfolio and from partner hubs including Altitude Accelerator, Boundless Accelerator, Communitech, Innovation Factory, Velocity, and WEtech Alliance, reflecting a wide range of sectors, technologies, and impact areas.

Trends among Cohort 2

The selected companies represent a broad range of impact areas and emerging innovation trends:

• Clean tech and renewables
• Health and patient care innovation
• AI and robotics for accessibility and inclusion
• Circular economy and sustainable infrastructure Smart cities, mobility, and climate resilience

The following companies have been selected for the new AC:Studio Cohort 2:

ArcticEdge Technologies
Asima Health Inc.
Cyberworks Robotics
elerGreen
Faradix
Flutter Care Inc.
FractalEV
Gibbly
GrownStone
HyC Light
Innovate-Ops Inc.
Innovia GEO Corp.
Jitto
LandLogic
Material Futures
PatientCompanion
REPWR
Steadiwear Inc
Swish Solar
Telica
Upliv Global Inc.
Wygo
Xatoms