Rural GROW Business Accelerator

Driving innovation growth in rural counties

Have you been dreaming of taking your rural-founded startup or small business to the next level? Don't know where to start and are seeking support? TechAlliance is excited to unveil Rural GROW, a 12-week no-cost accelerator designed to equip entrepreneurs with the skills, tools, and connections to scale their innovative and technology-enabled businesses in the counties of Elgin, Lambton, Middlesex, Oxford, and Huron.

Rural GROW Accelerator empowers founders through expert-led mentorship and one-on-one coaching; offering strategic insights on raising capital, sales, marketing, finance, intellectual property, customer retention, and product development.

Don't miss this opportunity to join a thriving and collaborative network of like-minded entrepreneurs; take the next step in fueling growth for your venture and your local community. 🌱 Applications for Cohort 1 are now closed. Sign up here to be notified of program updates.

We are excited to collaborate with TechAlliance to bring Rural GROW Accelerator to our community. By working together, we’re giving Sarnia-Lambton businesses the tools and support they need to grow and succeed. We're looking forward to seeing the positive impact this will have on the future of startups and tech businesses in our region.
Matthew Slotwinski, CEO of Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership
Our government is partnering to providing resources that small towns can use to amplify their strengths. This is critical to keeping local businesses alive while increasing economic growth. Today, our government is funding TechAlliance $115,900 for a Rural Grow Accelerator. This 12-week program will help rural businesses go from startups to full-scale operations. Another successful moment for rural Ontario.
Lisa M Thompson, Minister of Rural Affairs
Unlocking the potential of rural-founded companies, while driving economic vitality is essential. Operating as the lead voice of technology founders across Southwestern Ontario, we are thrilled to facilitate Rural GROW Accelerator. This accelerator is a critical investment for made-in-Ontario startups and scaling tech companies and in the future of competitive and diverse rural economies and the broader Canadian innovation ecosystem.”
Christina Fox, CEO of TechAlliance
We are excited to collaborate with TechAlliance to bring Rural GROW Accelerator to our community. By working together, we’re giving Sarnia-Lambton businesses the tools and support they need to grow and succeed. We're looking forward to seeing the positive impact this will have on the future of startups and tech businesses in our region.
Matthew Slotwinski, CEO of Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership
Our government is partnering to providing resources that small towns can use to amplify their strengths. This is critical to keeping local businesses alive while increasing economic growth. Today, our government is funding TechAlliance $115,900 for a Rural Grow Accelerator. This 12-week program will help rural businesses go from startups to full-scale operations. Another successful moment for rural Ontario.
Lisa M Thompson, Minister of Rural Affairs
Unlocking the potential of rural-founded companies, while driving economic vitality is essential. Operating as the lead voice of technology founders across Southwestern Ontario, we are thrilled to facilitate Rural GROW Accelerator. This accelerator is a critical investment for made-in-Ontario startups and scaling tech companies and in the future of competitive and diverse rural economies and the broader Canadian innovation ecosystem.”
Christina Fox, CEO of TechAlliance
We are excited to collaborate with TechAlliance to bring Rural GROW Accelerator to our community. By working together, we’re giving Sarnia-Lambton businesses the tools and support they need to grow and succeed. We're looking forward to seeing the positive impact this will have on the future of startups and tech businesses in our region.
Matthew Slotwinski, CEO of Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership