Scale-Up Stream

Overview

Guided by the vision of the Chief of Police, this stream will offer the opportunity for innovative companies to validate their police technology applications in real-world customer demonstration projects with the Cobourg Police Service, with dedicated support from Northumberland CFDC V13 Policetech accelerator team.

Companies invited to participate in the Scale-Up stream will work with the frontline Innovation Platoon on the first deployment of innovative, commercial ready products.

Accelerator benefits include:

  • Incubation space in the Venture13® VentureZone (one free seat for one year, valued at $1,500).
  • Customer demonstration project with dedicated police liaison support from our accelerator team for a minimum of one year.
  • Direct investment opportunity from Northumberland CFDC of up to $50,000 for qualifying companies—terms and conditions apply (see below).
  • Perks from our innovation partners, including TELUS and IBM, including development kits, cloud-computing credits and more.
  • Marketing and promotional top-spin.

Shortlisting

Our process of shortlisting applications for invitation to the competition is based on the following evaluations:

  1. Recommendation and summary of due diligence in review of the application by the V13 Policetech Accelerator Business Development Officer.
  2. The summative recommendation of the Innovation Platoon based on scoring the Project Summary. Information on scoring criteria will be provided in the Call for Applications and may change based on the challenge statement.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants under the Scale-Up stream must:

  • Be a for-profit venture in the early commercialization or growth stage, incorporated in Canada, and normally having been in operations for more than two years (startup or SME).
  • Have a novel, innovative and technology-driven solution to an unsolved problem in policing. Specific types of solutions will be defined by the current Call for Applications.
  • Normally be at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6-7

Scale-Up Technology Focus

At a strategic level, the V13 Policetech Accelerator is seeking solutions in:

  • Big data/predictive analytics
  • Evidence-based policing
  • Distributed sensing/virtual patrols
  • Community/public relations optimization
  • Other smart policing technologies

Investment

V13 Policetech Accelerator Founding Partner, Northumberland CFDC, may, in its sole discretion, provide up to $50,000 in investment for companies admitted by the Chief of Police into the Scale-Up stream of the V13 Policetech accelerator, in one of the following forms:

  • SAFE
  • Convertible note
  • Venture debt

Additional financing solutions may be available up to $250,000 by separate application to Northumberland CFDC’s Community Futures Program (CFP).

Acceptance

The outcome of the competition will be determined by the Chief of Police, who will decide which—if any—shortlisted applicants are admitted to the full accelerator program.

Expression of Interest

If you are interested in participating in the Community Safety Innovation an Readiness Unit startup accelerator please fill out the following form and we will contact you when the formal intake process is announced.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     
    What stage of development are you at?

    A. For startups:
    IdeaPrototypeEarly commercializationGrowth

    B. For Pre-Commercial/Academic Researchers:
    Problem IdentificationReview of LiteratureProblem ClarificationResearch PlanningData CollectionData AnalysisPublicationKnowledge Transfer/Commercialization

     

     

     

     

     

    Application Process

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    1. Expression of Interest

    To begin, simply get in touch with us via the contact form below. Tell us about your policetech innovation.

    2. Due Diligence

    We may request additional materials, documentation and substantiation in review and evaluation of your full application.

    3. Competition

    Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a competition or other gamification process such as Pitch to the Chief (and his panel of experts/senior staff) in the Innovation Commons at Venture13.

    4. Invitation

    The winner of the competition (and any additional selected Finalists) will be invited to engage in the full accelerator program.
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    5. V13 Polictech Accelerator Agreement

    You may sign and execute the agreement which may include a term sheet normally for up to $50,000 in investment (terms and conditions apply).

    6. Demonstration Project

    Supported by Northumberland CFDC and the accelerator team, you will engage with the Cobourg Police Service in a customer demonstration project.

    Current Scale-Up stream Call for Applications:

    From time to time, the V13 Policetech Accelerator will issue a call outlining specific problems for which we are seeking innovation-driven solutions.