Oshawa-based Spark Centre has officially unveiled the first six start-ups to be inducted into its inaugural four month Thrive Accelerator Program. The goal of THRIVE is to assist tech startups to quickly launch a product or service, backed by educational, advisory, and operational support. Participating companies receive free office space, bookkeeping, admin support, and also discounted rates on professional services such as legal, accounting, and IP.
The six companies below will be located within “The Loft” at the Spark Centre in Durham Region:
Blancride: Blancride is a mobile application that modernizes carpooling. Incorporating GPS and smartphone technology, Blancride matches passengers and drivers to share a ride instantly.
IFTech: Innovators in wearable technology, IFTech is leading the next generation of immersive gaming. Their first product is ARAIG, a high-tech, multi-sensory gaming suit.
National ProStaff: The leading social network for anglers, brands, tournaments, and outfitters. Fishing brands are able to manage, recruit, and highlight all brand ambassadors in one place while consumers are able to make smarter buying decisions and interact with ProStaff.
Seriously Fun Games: Aims to provide access to the incredible power of educational games. The company creates engaging and fun game-based learning experiences to enable educators to deliver their message with impact.
Tiko 3D: Creators of the most affordable, elegant, and easy to use 3D Printer. Tiko 3D is bringing Delta printing technology to the masses in a user-friendly, affordable desktop device.
Zambah: A web and mobile platform dedicated to exposing and promoting independent musicians to a wide variety of new fans. Independent artists can share and sell their music directly to listeners through a visually engaging, dynamic platform.
“We’re very excited to be working with six incredible startups that are positioned to make a huge impact in 2015.” says Braden Kemp, Director of Client Services at Spark Centre. “Thrive provides a focused environment for bringing rapidly scalable start-ups to market quickly. These entrepreneurs already have the ideas and the passion to succeed, we support them with the resources, advice and operational support required to get there faster.”