The Accelera Program is for entrepreneurs to share their experience, knowledge, and challenges so that they may help each other navigate common problems, succeed, and grow.
The program consists of roundtable discussion groups led by an industry or academic facilitator on topics that are central to the issues and challenges faced by early-stage startups.
Accelera is delivered via multiple streams, reflecting the needs of our client companies at different stages. All streams introduce tools and competencies for effective entrepreneurship. This peer-to-peer mentorship program is one of the key ways we build community and share resources in H2i.
ACCELERA STREAMS
- These round table discussions will coach groups toward completing more of their business plan and facilitating peer to peer support between groups at similar phases in their business development
- The final 30 minutes of each session will be dedicated to networking for those interested in exchanging expertise or sharing current problems with fellow H2i community members
Facilitated by Paul Santerre and Africa Health Collaborative partner African Leadership University (ALU), specifically developed and delivered for client companies in Africa.
Accelera Africa events are held quarterly. Each session has a theme identified through the needs of H2i-HENT ventures and brings in professionals versed in the topics within the African context.
ACCELERA 2.0: CEO ROUNDTABLES
Sessions are held virtually on the last Thursday of each month at 8 – 9:30 AM ET unless otherwise noted:
- September 24th, 2026 | 8:00 – 9:30 AM | Legal
- October 29th, 2026 | 8:00 – 9:30 AM | Non-Dilutive Funding
- November 26th, 2026 | 8:00 – 9:30 AM |
Company Formation: Building Your Team, Advisors, Team Evolution - January 28th, 2027 | 8:00 – 9:30 AM |
IP Strategy & Tech Transfer - February 25th, 2027 | 8:00 – 9:30 AM |
Prototyping & MVP Development - March 25th, 2027 | 8:00 – 9:30 AM |
Growing Your Venture (Scaling, Customers, Sales) - April 29th, 2027 | 8:00 – 9:30 AM |
Funding Stages Relative to Milestones - May 27th, 2027 | 8:00 – 9:30 AM |
Making Connections: Building Collaborations with Clinical/Corporate Partners, Customers etc. - June 24th, 2027 | 8:00 – 9:30 AM | Technical Support, Product Development and Validation, MRS and Target Product Profiles (ISO13485)
- July 29th, 2027 | 8:00 – 9:30 AM | Regulatory Pathway: Focus on Budgeting and Timeline + Topic Selection for 2027-28 Accelera 2.0 Series.
IMPORTANT: The Accelera program is only open to current H2i client companies. Meeting information and registration links will be sent via email by the Program Officer from info.h2i@utoronto.ca.