Incubators / Accelerators / Programs Incubators CEIM CEIM offers specialized management consulting services and related services for business start-ups and their development in information technology, new media, green & industrial technologies and life sciences. Centech Technology incubator / accelerator offering 2 types of programs: Accelerator allows validating the business project for a period of 12 weeks. The incubation program is reserved for contractors who have validated their business project in the accelerator. It lasts 2 years and leads to marketing. This organization was founded by ETS. Défi 3737 Technology incubator supporting the creation of companies through training, technical support and financing. (Website in French only) Diagram Incubator that builds the next generation of global companies based in Canada. Focused on financial services, insurance and healthcare. District 3 Incubator / accelerator, District 3 is an accelerator of innovation that enables entrepreneurs and their teams to make a dent in the world. By animating a collaborative ecosystem, District 3 puts the necessary tools, resources and knowledge in the hands of innovative leaders in order for them to move from idea to impact with confidence. Founded by Concordia University. Founder institute Montreal The Founder Institute is the largest entrepreneurial training and start-up program in the world. It helps aspiring entrepreneurs around the world build sustainable businesses in the technology sectors. Created and based in Silicon Valley, it has settled in more than 60 cities in the world including Montreal. A 4-month program is offered to get the entrepreneur from the idea to marketing. A mentor network is also available. IC Montreal Incubator dedicated to cultural and creative entrepreneurs with workspaces, accompaniment. An entrepreneurial campus is also offered with pre-incubation programs focusing on creating value and starting an entrepreneurial project. Initiated by two of the largest Cégeps in Quebec, Dawson College and the Cégep du Vieux-Montréal. La Piscine La Piscine is an incubator-accelerator for cultural and creative entrepreneurs who are ready to jump to the next level. We offer programs for cultural and creative startups to help validate and enhance their value proposition and for established companies who need an extra push to extend their creative reach. TandemLaunch Find, fund and staff Emerging Technologies from the world’s best universities, transforming bleeding-edge research into consumer-ready products. Accelerators Accélérateur Banque Nationale – HEC Montréal Program of 12 weeks open to companies with strong growth potential operating in various sectors of activities, including (not limited to) II, life sciences, engineering, service and retail sales. (website in French only) Défi Montréal Accelerator of innovative firms in Quebec with more than 50 companies supported each year. (Website in French only) Ecofuel Investor and accelerator for startups in the clean technology sector. Ecofuel was launched by Cycle Capital Management - a Montreal based leader in cleantech venture capital. Founderfuel Investor and accelerator with a 13-week program focused on the pre-seed to seed stage. The investment terms for 2016 are 100K for the equivalent of 5% in equity. FounderFuel is powered by Real Ventures, the most active seed stage VC firm in Canada. Hacking Health Hacking Health accelerator exist to accelerate companies working in digital health. 2 programs: - The bootcamp: 5 weeks pre-accelerator program where early stage startups get initiated to best practices in healthcare entrepreneurship - The accelerator: 12 weeks intensive hands-on program Inno-centre Inno-centre annually advises over 100 companies at various stages in their development InnoCité MTL Startup accelerator that directly addresses the needs of city dwellers. 12-week acceleration program. La Piscine La Piscine is an incubator-accelerator for cultural and creative entrepreneurs who are ready to jump to the next level. We offer programs for cultural and creative startups to help validate and enhance their value proposition and for established companies who need an extra push to extend their creative reach. McGill Dobson – X-1 Accelerator the McGill X-1 Accelerator is an intensive 10-week summer program designed to accelerate early traction McGill startups towards investment readiness and launch. Programs Le Petit Bassin The Petit Bassin is a free 4-month acceleration program propelled by La Piscine. It will allow young for companies and non-profit organizations working in the cultural and creative industries to connect with La Piscine’s corporate partners and quickly test new their proof of concept in experimental fields made available to them.