Commercialize fast! Grow revenues.
Expand. Raise investment.
Scale operations.
Scale Your Start-up
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1855 Whitby is Durham Region’s first and only technology accelerator.
Scale Your Start-up
Expand to Canada
Co-working
A strategic vision of Peter LeBel (CAO of the Town of Whitby) and Jason Atkins (CEO of 360insights). Their unified vision was to fill a commercialization gap that existed in the start-up innovation ecosystem in Canada.
1855’s Mission is to support high-potential technology companies during the early revenue growth stages, through mentorship, advisory, investment and other differentiating specialized knowledge, services and resources.
Scale your startup
Our unique approach delivers; unmatched by any other accelerator in Canada!
We have built a reputation of rolling up our sleeves, working day to day with you, and helping start-ups achieve measurable commercialization outcomes. We don’t teach curriculum, or theory, we give real world, experienced guidance, and expedite your access to a tech savvy, knowledgeable ecosystem.
Best Co-working Space Ever!
Affordable, beautiful, in Canada’s biggest economy!
Work in one of the most beautiful coworking spaces in Canada. Private access, free parking, fully accessible, very affordable, located in Canada’s biggest economic center, the GTA. Full selection of drop-in, hot desks, private offices, and large team rooms.
Where Growth Gets Real.
1855 MASTERCLASS features best-in-class industry leaders with proven track records of success- to inspire, empower, and equip our thriving business community with tools to achieve and drive growth.
Latest News
ACE Aims to Showcase Ontario’s Leadership in Automotive Innovation
There’s a definite buzz in the air at Ontario Tech University’s Automotive Centre of Excellence – ACE for short. Ontario is moving quickly and decisively to become a leading global hub for developing and building the cars of the future, and ACE is primed to play a...
South Korea Autotech Startup Autocrypt to Open Canadian Office in Whitby
South Korea-based AutoTech company Autocrypt has announced Whitby as the home for its new Canadian office, moving it into the heart of Canada’s auto district. Autocrypt made the move to the Durham region in collaboration with Toronto Global, which seeks to attract...
Global Leader Autocrypt Commites to 1855 Accelerator as its Corporate Location in Canada
Whitby, Ontario – Autocrypt, a global leader in smart mobility cybersecurity solutions headquartered in South Korea has selected the Town of Whitby, in Durham Region, as the location for its newest Canadian office. Toronto Global and Invest Durham — in collaboration...
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