ACCELERATOR
Transform the future of housing with CHI Accelerator
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
Apply by
Spring 2026
Start Date
Spring 2026
Program
CHI Accelerator - Cohort 3
Apply by May 8
6 months
Virtual or in-person
Program
CHI Accelerator - Cohort 3
Start Date
Spring 2026
Apply by May 8
6 months
Virtual or in-person
Proven. Trusted. Growing.
Build solutions that matter. Join CHI and help shape the future of housing.
Total funds raised by the
first cohort companies
Unique municipal pilot
projects are in the works
Strong connections with
partners and supporters
Direct support from
experts and mentors
Our startups.
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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 Canada.
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.
Over $1M in partner discounts, including Google Cloud, and Notion.
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 FCM Annual Conference 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