Here’s one thing to highlight about Atlantic Canadian startups in 2017: they’ll be accelerating their danged faces off.

Accelerators have become a cornerstone of the startup world, and they’re thinking on the ground on Canada’s East Coast. The sheer number of accelerators or incubators is surprising, as is the number of companies they are fostering. And they speak to the startup community’s commitment to helping more and more entrepreneurs find their way to the market.

Just consider for a moment these groups that will be active in 2017:

Propel ICT — The best-known accelerator in the region, it will likely offer programs this year to new, growing and advanced IT companies in all provinces. It will also hold a cohort at the Navigate Startup House in Sydney for the first time.

Energia, Fredericton — The new University of New Brunswick accelerator for energy, cleantech and cybersecurity is already working with five companies.

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