XR Accelerator Program Application Form

The XR Accelerator Program is a comprehensive initiative to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusivity in the Extended Reality (XR) industry. The program provides mentorship, training, funding, and workspace access to help startups advance their technologies and transition from the Technology Readiness Level (TRL 5) to TRL 6. For additional information, click the LINK to this folder


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Eligibility Check

To proceed with your application, you must meet the following eligibility criteria

Does your XR project have a working prototype tested in a simulated environment (TRL 5 or Proof of Concept)?*
Is your business a legally registered for-profit entity in Ontario?*
Is your primary business operation based in Southern Ontario?*
Does your project align with global XR trends and demonstrate innovation, scalability, and market demand?*

If you have answered no to any of the questions above, you may submit your information, but we cannot guarantee acceptance into the program.

Section 1: Applicant Information

Please include your website link

Section 2: Eligibility

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Section 3: Team Information

Name and role in the company

What is the level of proficiency of the team member attending in XR and Unity?*
What platform is used to build your current product?*
Attendance Commitment*

Confirm your commitment to attending at least 70% of all program sessions, including:

Technical Training: Remote sessions.

Business Training: Primarily in-person at the NCoE space.

Section 4: Funding and Financial Details

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Provide details on the source, amount, and how the funds were used, if applicable

Section 5: Intellectual Property (IP)

Do you currently own any intellectual property or patents related to your project?*

e.g., pending, granted, etc.

Are you interested in developing IP and working with our faculty for support?*

Section 6: Talent Acceleration Commitment

To support growth and innovation, all selected participants must engage with student talent through one of the following options:

  • Hiring at least two student Interns: One from the Computer Science faculty for technical development and one from the Business faculty for business and market expansion efforts.
  • Research Collaboration: Hire students for a research project (eligible for faculty research grants).
  • Internship: Provide technical or business internships to students.
  • Grant Utilization: If awarded a $25,000 grant, allocate part of the funding to support student engagement.

Are you committed to hiring a student?*

Section 7: Global Market Expansion

Are you interested in expanding into global markets?*

Section 8: Challenges and Expected Outcomes

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Section 9: Pitch Deck Submission

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  • What to include on each slide
  • Pitch Deck template in Word
  • The high-scoring pitch deck provides clear market research, strong differentiation, detailed feasibility plans, and impact projections.
  • The mediocre pitch deck lacks depth and fails to define competitive advantages, TRL progression, market impact, and financial projections.
  • Please only provide a link to a Google Slides presentation. No file uploads, Canva links, or other formats will be accepted.
  • The pitch deck must be exactly 10 slides.
  • Ensure the link is publicly accessible or set to “Anyone with the link can comment.

Section 10: Additional Information

Include any other relevant information that strengthens your application.

Section 11: Declaration

By signing this form, I confirm the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I agree to abide by the XR Accelerator Program’s terms and conditions. Submission does not guarantee acceptance.

For assistance, contact us at info@immxrsive.ca. Applications must be submitted online by April 30, 2025

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