Techstars Toronto Accelerator is a Canadian accelerator that has a horizontal focus and operates similar to other city programs. They provide investment and support innovation. Through the Techstars Worldwide Entrepreneur Network, founders and their teams connect with other entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, alumni, investors, community leaders, and corporate partners who will help their companies grow. The Toronto regional startup ecosystem is full of innovation, mentors, capital, and talent. Founded in 2006, Techstars began with three simple ideas—entrepreneurs create the future, collaboration drives innovation, and great ideas can come from anywhere. Its mission is to make innovation accessible to everyone, everywhere. They do so by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to create a more sustainable and inclusive world. Techstars operates four divisions; Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator, a program that contributes to enterprise growth. Techstars Venture Capital Fund invests in innovative and disruptive companies. Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships help brands create products and services.