ACCELERATOR
Accelerate the future of housing.
6-month venture support for the housing companies. Driving innovation in housing through experts, connections and access to capital - backed by national partners and real impact
Proven. Trusted. Growing.
Build solutions that matter. Join CHI and help shape the future of housing.
Innovators supported through CHI Accelerator Program
Funds and grants raised by accelerator companies since CHI started
Strong connections with
partners and supporters
Government pilot projects and enterprise engagements supported
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Who should apply?
Here are some factors we look for in housing accelerator applicants:
Innovative solution • Tackles housing issues or improves industry productivity.
Incorporation • Must be incorporated, located and active in Southern Ontario.
Team structure • Full-time founder and coachable leadership team.
Inclusive focus • Special consideration for rural, Indigenous & academic-led startups.
Location • The program is mostly virtual. Travel might be required for in person events
Stage of growth • Established a solid traction and ready to scale in Canada.
Commitment • Available 2-3 hours/month to reap program benefits.
Here are the benefits.
Gain mentorship, partnerships and the tools to scale while connecting with investors, policymakers and innovators solving Canada’s housing challenges.
Flexible participation – join remotely or in person. Weekly commitment of 2-3 hours.
Legal support for contracts, agreements, and compliance.
Six months of office space at DMZHQ in downtown Toronto with access to top-tier amenities.
Hands-on mentorship from DMZ Experts-in-Residence and GroundBreak Ventures, and CivicAction mentorship network
Engage in industry-leading events like The Buildings Show and Toronto Tech Week
Exclusive workshops, networking events, and tailored advisory.
Direct access to investors, government stakeholders, and industry leaders.
LandLogic connected with key decision-makers at the Town of Innisfil through CHI and is in discussions to launch a winter pilot. They raised $1M toward a $2M goal, including $250K from OCI, closed their largest client in August, and now cover zoning data across 35 jurisdictions.
Arash Shahi
CEO & Founder, Landlogic
Our partners.
The Centre for Housing Innovation (CHI) works in close partnership with industry leaders to drive innovation in housing.
