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University of Waterloo Researchers
Accelerator for Commercialization Excellence (ACE) is a unique partnership between Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE), the University of Waterloo (UW),andWaterloo's Accelerator Centre.ACE breaksdown marketplace barriers for entrepreneurs and start ups, giving them one source and one point of contact for expertise, services and support spanning the commercialization process.
How ACE Helps
- Identify go-to-market opportunities and value proposition for customers and investors
- Validate IP pedigree navigating ownership & commercialization rights
- Create and fund IP protection strategy (patents, copyright)
- Facilitate prototype development and technology demonstrations to showcase commercial readinessand attract investment/partners/licensees
"The ACE program provides researchers with one-stop commercialization support. This allows me to leverage the expertise, contacts, and commercialization services of the ACE partners, so I can remain focused on my research"
Dr. Andrew Wong
Founder, Dossierview
Entrepreneurs & Technology Start-Ups
Accelerator for Commercialization Excellence (ACE) is a unique partnership between Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE), the University of Waterloo (UW),andWaterloo's Accelerator Centre.ACE breaksdown marketplace barriers for entrepreneurs and start ups, giving them one source and one point of contact for expertise, services and support spanning the commercialization process.
How ACE Helps
- Coaching and mentoring
- Connections to capital
- Funding assistance through ACE's partner network
- Networking
"ACE gave us access to a wealth of commercialization, business development and financial expertise, allowing Miovision to reach its full growth potential quickly."
Kurtis McBride
CEO, Miovision
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