Access to Success Organization

Name

Access to Success Organization

Legal name

Access to Success Organization

Website

https://accesstosuccess.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Disability Tech Accelerator

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), AT Funding, Procurement & Compliance Support (IEP/504 Documentation) (EDAKAIAJ)

Keywords

• Disability tech accelerator
• Accessibility innovation programs
• Nonprofit startup funding
• Innovation coworking hub
• Accessible technology ecosystem

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Sponsorships and Grants: Access to Success operates as a non-profit accelerator funded by corporate sponsors (HP, Toyota Mobility Foundation, CIBC, RBC, eBay), foundations (Zero Project, HP Foundation), and government partners (NRC Canada). Funding supports accelerator programming, grants to startups, and Innovation Hub operations.
2. Coworking Membership Fees: Revenue from hotdesk ($200/month + HST) and dedicated desk ($250/month + HST) memberships at the ATS Innovation Hub in Toronto. Inaugural offer pricing for dedicated desks.
3. Accelerator Program Services: Free accelerator program providing $50,000+ in unrestricted cash grants to accessibility startups. No equity taken. Complimentary exhibitor spot at Disability Tech Summit for graduates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Access to Success Organization runs a global, virtual startup accelerator for founders building disability and accessibility technology, providing mentorship, $50,000+ in non-dilutive grants, and access to a partner network. It operates the ATS Innovation Hub, a coworking space in Toronto, and convenes the annual Canadian Disability Tech Summit along with the open-access Accessibility Investments Database (AID) that maps the global inclusion-tech ecosystem.

Product overview

Access to Success is a leading global accelerator for accessibility startups offering a portfolio of interconnected programs. The core offerings include the ATS Accelerator (providing $50,000 grants and 3 months of programming), the ATS Innovation Hub (a purpose-built coworking space in Toronto), and the annual Canadian Disability Tech Summit. Supporting infrastructure includes the Accessibility Investments Database (AID) - the world's only open-access database of accessibility investments with 1,800+ deals - and specialized Innovation Streams including Active Mobility (with Toyota Mobility Foundation) and Future of Work (with HP). The organization also convenes the Canadian Disability Tech Consortium for national collaboration and leads the Inclusive Innovation Network (+N) for global ecosystem connectivity. All programs and services are unified under the mission to Enable Everyone and help disability innovations scale globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ATS Innovation Hub: The home of Canada's startups, nonprofits, and innovators building solutions for people with disabilities, located at 130 Queens Quay East, Toronto, Ontario.
• Canadian Disability Tech Summit
• Accessibility Investments Database (AID)
• Accessibility Innovation Exchange (AIX)

Products and services

• ATS Accelerator Program A free, virtual, equity-free startup accelerator program for founders building disability and accessibility technology, providing mentorship and $50,000+ in non-dilutive grants. Designed for early-stage disability tech founders, with explicit inclusion of founders with disabilities, Indigenous founders, women, founders of color, and LGBTQ founders.
• ATS Innovation Hub A purpose-built coworking space in Toronto offering dedicated desks and private offices at discounted introductory rates for accessibility tech startups, founders, and remote teams. Includes community programming tied to the broader accelerator ecosystem.
• Accessibility Investments Database (AID) A free open-access data platform mapping the global disability and accessibility technology ecosystem, including startups, investors, accelerators, corporates, and innovations across countries. Used by founders, researchers, corporates, and policymakers to navigate the accessibility tech landscape.
• Canadian Disability Tech Summit An annual national conference convening disability tech startups, corporates, government, disability community members, and ecosystem partners in Canada.
• Innovation Streams Program Curated corporate-sponsored program tracks (e.g., Toyota Mobility, HP) that provide accessibility startups with access to corporate partners, design partners, and pilot opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.1 million+ people with disabilities benefited by alumni solutions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and major.

• Toyota Mobility FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Active Mobility Stream supporting startups building solutions that improve mobility, independence, and access for people with disabilities. Operates as part of the ATS Accelerator with tailored programming for mobility-focused innovators.
• HP, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Future of Work Stream supporting startups enabling self-employment, on-demand work, and gig economy participation for people with disabilities. HP also supported the launch of the ATS Innovation Hub, providing all workstations, monitors, docking stations, keyboards, mice, webcams, printers, and conferencing devices. HP Foundation provides foundational support.
• Zero ProjectflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccess to Success is the Implementation Partner for the Zero Project Scaling Solutions Programme based in Vienna, Austria. The program helps disability innovations scale to new regions, countries, and communities through masterclasses, individualized scaling support, global connections, and matchmaking. ATS has supported Scaling Solutions Fellows in Brazil, Chile, India, Israel, Peru, and the United Kingdom.
• CNIB FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Canadian Disability Tech Consortium. National organization supporting people with sight loss.
• CABHI (Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Canadian Disability Tech Consortium. Organization focused on aging and brain health innovation.
• AGE-WELLmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Canadian Disability Tech Consortium. Canada's technology and aging network.
• Ontario Brain InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Canadian Disability Tech Consortium. Organization accelerating brain health innovation in Ontario.
• Kids Brain Health NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Canadian Disability Tech Consortium. Foundation focused on children with brain-based disabilities.
• MaRS Discovery DistrictmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Canadian Disability Tech Consortium. Toronto-based innovation hub supporting startups.
• Kite UHNmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Canadian Disability Tech Consortium. Research institute at University Health Network focused on rehabilitation.
• envisAGEmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Canadian Disability Tech Consortium. Organization supporting aging innovation in Quebec.
• Praxis Spinal Cord InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Canadian Disability Tech Consortium. Organization accelerating spinal cord injury research and innovation.
• RemarkableflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Inclusive Innovation Network (+N). Australian disability tech accelerator connecting the global ecosystem.
• AssisTech FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Inclusive Innovation Network (+N). Organization supporting assistive technology innovation.
• AT4D (Assistive Technologies for Disability)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Inclusive Innovation Network (+N). Organization focused on assistive technologies for people with disabilities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Zero Project: Vienna-based global network for disability innovation; ATS is its implementation partner for the Scaling Solutions Programme, making Zero Project a flagship collaborator and the closest upstream peer in scaling programming.
• Remarkable: Australian accelerator focused on disability and assistive technology startups; a member of ATS's Inclusive Innovation Network (+N) and a fellow specialized accessibility accelerator serving founders globally.
• Global Disability Innovation Hub: UCL-anchored international hub accelerating disability innovation through research, scaling programs, and policy; directly comparable as a global disability-innovation ecosystem builder with academic and policy ties.
• Disability Impact Partners: Investment firm focused on disability innovation and a +N network member; directly comparable as a fellow capital- and ecosystem-focused entity advancing disability-tech ventures.
• AssisTech Foundation (India): India-based organization supporting assistive-technology innovation and a fellow +N network member; comparable as a regional ecosystem builder advancing disability-tech startup pathways.
• AT4D (Assistive Technologies for Disability): Organization focused on assistive technologies for people with disabilities and a fellow +N network member; directly comparable in mission to accelerate disability-tech founders and channel capital into the sector.

Broad incumbents

• Techstars: Global accelerator network with industry-vertical programs; comparable as a generalist accelerator model that competes for founder mindshare, though without ATS's accessibility-first positioning.
• Disability:IN: U.S.-based nonprofit advancing disability inclusion across business; broader in scope than ATS but comparable as a convener that channels corporate accessibility commitments and connects innovators with enterprise buyers.
• Mass Challenge: Large global accelerator with health and inclusion tracks; a broader incumbent that occasionally engages disability startups but lacks ATS's exclusive accessibility specialization.
• Microsoft AI for Accessibility: Microsoft program funding AI startups building for people with disabilities; comparable as a corporate-led disability-tech funding and grant channel with much larger capital deployment but less community-driven than ATS.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@accesstosuccessorg/videos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/accesstosuccess-org
• Instagraminstagram.com/accesstosuccessorg

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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