91ÉçÇø

Work towards Investment Readiness

Stage: Acceleration
Industry: Industry-agnostic

X-1 Accelerator

This program is designed to support early-traction startups that are working towards scaling their business, expanding their go-to-market strategy, and preparing for investor fundraising.

Key learnings

  • Perfecting your pitch
  • Communicating a strong brand promise
  • Refining your go-to-market strategy & aligning your sales activities
  • Developing financial and accounting best-practices
  • Shaping a sustainable revenue model for your business
  • Establishing funding pathways and preparing for investment
  • Planning to properly support the growth of your company.

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Program format

  • Dates: June – August, 2025

  • Days: Weekdays, variable schedule

  • Time: variable between 9:00ÌýAM - 5:00ÌýPM EST

Program Delivery: Program activities will be held in person at the Dobson Centre, with opportunity to attend some activities virtually.

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Who is this program for?

We welcome teams that:

  • have at least one 91ÉçÇø affiliated co-founder e.g., student, faculty, staff or alumni (graduated within the last 10 years).
  • are incorporated in Canada.
  • demonstrate early traction in the form of a functioning MVP, early users/customers or pre-seed investment.
  • are currently fundraising or aspire to be fundraising within the next six months.
  • have potential for exponential growth to eventually serve global markets.
  • are composed of multi-disciplinary professionals with at least one technical co-founder, and can build your business upon a technology, science, or idea that is significantly or radically disruptive.
  • can commit to attending all the workshops and executing the project work (required to maintain your participation in the program)

Have questions about the program?

Email us at dobson.mgmt [at] mcgill.ca for more information.
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