NEXT AI
NEXT AI is NEXT Canada's free, equity-free venture program for founders building AI-enabled companies. It runs a Toronto track (March-August, mostly in person from May) and a Montreal/remote track (March-September). Ventures must be incorporated in Canada and founders must hold at least 10%. No capital is provided, but participants get investor network access.
At a glance
NEXT AI key facts
- Equity
- No equity
- Deal terms
- Free, no equity, no investment
- Duration
- 6-7 months
- Format
- Hybrid
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Canada
- Cohort locations
- Toronto, Canada; Montreal, Canada; Remote (Canada)
- Stage
- idea, pre-seed, seed
- Sectors
- ai
- Application cycle
- 1 cohort a year
- Next deadline
- December 9, 2026
Verified November 3, 2026 against the sources below. Terms change; confirm on the official site before applying.
Timing
2027 cohort applications open Oct 15, 2026 and close Dec 9, 2026.
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FAQ
Applying to NEXT AI
- How much does NEXT AI invest?
- NEXT AI's standard deal: Free, no equity, no investment.
- How much equity does NEXT AI take?
- NEXT AI takes no equity.
- When is the NEXT AI application deadline?
- The next published deadline is December 9, 2026. Application cycle: 1 cohort a year. 2027 cohort applications open Oct 15, 2026 and close Dec 9, 2026.
- Where is NEXT AI based?
- NEXT AI is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The program runs hybrid. Cohorts run in Toronto, Canada, Montreal, Canada, Remote (Canada).
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