About
Quantum Drive
For early-stage founders who want to learn all there is to fundraising in an interactive and supportive environment.
Are you contemplating raising capital in the next year or so? Don’t know where to start? This program teaches and prepares you for real-life situations.
Boundless Accelerator™ launched Quantum Drive, an investment readiness program in 2023 with one cohort of eight entrepreneurs. This privately funded program was designed to help early-stage ventures get the knowledge they need to reach the next level of venture growth.
Designed for businesses planning to raise capital in the next 12–18 months, Quantum Drive provides the tools, training, and support needed to become investment-ready… from pitch deck development and investor insights to public speaking and pitch coaching.
The journey culminates in a live Pitch Competition in Guelph, ON, with:
🏆 2 x $5,000 prizes
🏆 1 x $10,000 Grand Prize
We are excited to bring this program back and welcome a new group of entrepreneurs to participate in Cohort 3 of Quantum Drive.
APPLICATIONS FOR COHORT 3 ARE OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 17, 2026.
Target Client
Who is this program for?
Designed by Boundless Accelerator™ experts, this program provides early-stage entrepreneurs with the resources they need to propel their businesses forward.
When applying, it is important that the value proposition is clearly articulated and that you demonstrate how this training and investment will affect your company’s growth.
* Not all companies that apply will be accepted into the program. Priority will be given to established but still early-stage businesses, with NEED, TIMING, and IMPACT being most heavily weighted in our selection process.
education
Schedule and classes
The Quantum Drive program is a 7-month-long VIRTUAL program, with the exception of 2 in-person events in Guelph (a Pitch Event practice day and the Pitch Event).
You must attend all mandatory classes and sessions to pitch at the finale.
Virtual content will be delivered via ZOOM.
Upon acceptance into the program, participants will be provided with a full program schedule.
what to expect
The program includes:
- Group workshops
- Networking sessions
- Panel discussions
- 1:1 mentorship for financial support, pitch coaching, and public speaking
We will effectively teach entrepreneurs how to:
– understand the funding environment and terminology,
– prepare for investment,
– speak confidently,
– pitch effectively to investors, funders, and VIPs
– be ready for the tough questions the due diligence process will bring.
All participants will receive help and guidance in “getting your books ready” for investment. It is helpful to have a basic understanding of your finances when applying, however, we will work with successful participants in developing this further.
The Big Pitch Event: All participants who complete the necessary program components, implement expert feedback to improve their pitch deck and delivery, and participate in the Pitch Practice Session, will be eligible to pitch during The Big Pitch Event. Participants will pitch to a panel of judges, which will include angel investors, community partners, and event sponsors, for feedback on their pitch. Three participants will be selected to win one of three prizes (2 prizes of $5000 cash, and one grand prize of $10,000 cash).
This is a highly focused program designed to support a cohort of 10 participants.
All applications will be carefully reviewed as part of the selection process.
Sign up for one of two information sessions:
July 27 from 12 to 1 pm EDT
August 13 from 12 to 1 pm EDT
Contact Boundless Accelerator™ for more information!
