Proud to drive innovation and entrepreneurship in Québec
Mission
Together, we are undertaking the ecological transition and driving innovation for tomorrow's economy.
Vision
Building a bold, sustainable future that drives change and generates impact.
Raison d'être
At 2 Degrés, we believe in turning innovation into tangible impact. We connect entrepreneurs, startups, industries and partners to create sustainable solutions and tackle environmental challenges. Every action we take aims to accelerate the transformation of our society towards a more responsible and ambitious future.
Our history
Born of ambition, driven by momentum
2 Degrés was born of a clear ambition: to make a real impact through entrepreneurship, innovation and collaboration. The idea was to create a place dedicated to innovations with an environmental impact, a space to experiment, collaborate and transform ideas into concrete projects.
In 2020, we moved from idea to action by having cleantech recognized as Quebec City's fifth priority sector, providing the impetus needed to structure a new ecosystem. At the time, no incubator dedicated to cleantech existed in Quebec. We quickly went beyond supporting startups. We linked the needs of industries with emerging solutions, and developed programs with major players such as the Port of Québec and RECYC-QUÉBEC.
As part of this collaborative approach, we are also involved in a number of structuring projects: the Cleantech Consortium and the Carrefour de l'eau, the only one of its kind in the world, which brings together seven partners to accelerate innovation in the water sector on an international scale.
Our team
They are committed to promoting green businesses
Alexandre decides on the major orientations of 2 Degrés. He brings together the operational team, with whom he decides on future developments for the company, with the aim of supporting, structuring and stimulating the development of cleantech companies in Quebec.
He lives in Quebec City and is the team's sportsman. If you're looking for him, you can always try to bump into him on his bike or on the Quebec roads, or try the YMCA!
Origin: Saint-Nicolas, more commonly known as Lévis!
As Project Manager at the Cleantech Consortium, Amira plays a key role in coordinating innovative and collaborative projects at 2 Degrés. On a day-to-day basis, she implements and monitors the Lab-à-la-startup initiative, working closely with partner universities, research teams and entrepreneurs-in-residence. Her role involves selecting promising technologies, organizing strategic meetings and overseeing the progress of projects, while ensuring their legal and financial framework.
Amira joins the organization with the aim of contributing to the promotion of innovations from Quebec universities and meeting today's environmental challenges. A great opportunity to put her entrepreneurial skills to work for a cause close to her heart!
Outside of work, Amira lives for her world travels. She loves trying out new restaurants with friends and family, and practices crossfit and martial arts!
Andrew joins our team with a rich and unique background, combining program management, coaching, leadership education and entrepreneurship.
It's his human side and his passion for impact projects and the world of startups that brought him to us. With his desire to propel people and projects to success, he is perfectly equipped to guide our entrepreneurs.
Outside of work, Andrew enjoys creating music, exploring new instruments and getting out into nature. An avid traveler, he spent a year exploring Vancouver and Denmark.
Audrey is responsible for the deployment and implementation of projects within the organization. She also participates in strategic project planning alongside Alexandre.
Audrey lives in Quebec City. She loves discovering new places, especially when the sea is nearby! Protecting the environment and animals are causes close to her heart.
Origin: A small village by the sea in Brittany
Audrey-Ann brings a rich background, with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, specializing in Marketing and Project Management from Université Laval. Passionate about events, she brings all her energy to creating memorable moments.
Outside of work, Audrey-Ann is always looking for new challenges: in fact, she's training for a triathlon! You might spot her in Quebec City, accompanied by her faithful four-legged companion, exploring the city's best thrift stores. Fun fact? You'll have to ask her in person - but we can already tell you she can't blow out her candles!
Bubbly and passionate, Audrey-Ann is a real ray of sunshine for our team. And even if she doesn't drink coffee, she's still fuelled by chai lattes, ready to live every adventure to the full!
Committed since the beginning of the 2 Degrés adventure, Elizabeth has spent more than 2 years on the Board and is now Director - Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Thanks to her entrepreneurial background, Elizabeth will be able to guide, inspire and understand the needs of our supported entrepreneurs better than anyone else.
Elizabeth is originally from Quebec City. An avid sportswoman, it's not uncommon to come across her running along the Saint-Charles River or cycling along the roads of our beautiful province. What she loves most of all is adventure, taking on challenges and getting out of her comfort zone!
François is responsible for our energy incubation program. He plays a key role in the deployment and execution of the program. He coordinates the stakeholders, manages the experts and trainers, and monitors the incubated entrepreneurs.
François lives between Montreal, Shawinigan and Quebec City. He's passionate about adventure and the outdoors. He's always working on a project and loves to talk about everything!
He is currently working on an entrepreneurial project to recycle spent grains from microbreweries.
Frédérique has a versatile profile, having navigated between real estate and events. After studying business administration with a profile in sustainable development, she gained experience as a property accountant at Trudel before branching out into marketing coordination for the 2025 edition of Baie-St-Paul's Festival le Festif!
Why did she join 2 Degrés? In search of new challenges, Frédérique is driven by our organization's mission and shares our values. This is an opportunity to put her organizational skills and expertise to work for a cause that's close to her heart.
Outside work, Frédérique is a music lover at heart, adoring concerts and festivals. With over twenty countries to her credit, she's an avid traveler and outdoor enthusiast. But above all, she loves cats!
Josyane ensures the coherence, efficiency and continuous improvement of our incubation programs. She ensures the harmonization of processes, the quality of tools and the smooth running of activities, while maintaining strategic relationships with the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Josyane lives in Quebec City. She loves snowboarding, talking about TV series and karaoke.
Origin: Saint-Ferdinand aka a small village near Thetford Mines
With a double degree in Management and Innovation Strategy, Margaux has helped companies and public bodies with their innovation projects. She chose 2 Degrés for its environmental mission, the excellence of the support offered and the quality of the team.
Marie-Noëlle is Alexandre's right-hand woman. She is in charge of the team's operations and administration. In particular, she ensures that 2 Degrés develops its activities and achieves its strategic objectives. She supports the team in its search for solutions, and is often the one who brings us back to reality when our ideas are sometimes too ambitious.
She lives in Quebec City, joined Alexandre at the start of the 2 Degrés adventure and will be taking time off in the coming months to welcome a third little blonde head to her family!
Origin: from the beautiful Sherbrooke region, at the confluence of the Magog and Saint-François rivers
Sophie has a very rich profile: she has developed a human and collaborative approach through a variety of roles in project management, sales and team leadership, in industries ranging from technology to culture.
She chose to join 2 Degrés to work in an organization that aligns perfectly with her values.
Outside work, Sophie is passionate about nature. She loves to get moving: running, hiking, skiing or yoga, preferably in the heart of the forest.
A former paramedic and philanthropist, Tomy has spent the last 3 years supporting tech companies in product-market-fit and Go-to-Market. He joins 2 Degrés to put his experience at the service of the startup ecosystem and environmental issues.
As Director of Operations at 2 Degrés, Véronique brings her expertise to bear in coordinating the incubator's activities. She chose to join 2 Degrés because of the coherence between her personal values and our team culture.Outside work, Véronique is passionate about the arts, culture and literature. She enjoys books, board games where everyone cheats a little, and canicross with her dog Kenzo to let off steam in good company.
Laurence has over ten years' experience in marketing products and services in a variety of markets. She graduated from Université Laval with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, specializing in Management Accounting and Marketing. She also holds a graduate diploma in communications and marketing from the École des hautes études commerciales (HEC), and has won several scholarships for academic achievement. Laurence joined BOSK in 2017 to develop and implement the strategy to bring the organization's innovation to market. In particular, she led the activities that enabled BOSK to move from a technology to a product sold on the market.
Board of Directors
The leaders who guide our vision and decisions
Catherine has been a CPA, CA since 2009, and is a founding member of Surmesur, a Quebec-based custom clothing company, where she managed accounting and human resources through technology and an exemplary corporate culture. Winner of the Hermès prize from the Faculty of Administrative Sciences in 2022, she is also founder and president of the 104 Foundation, dedicated to access to education. A mother of three, Catherine lends her leadership and community involvement to a number of projects, notably as Chairman of the Board of 2 degrés.
Malika is Director of Public Relations at TACT, a Quebec communications agency. With over ten years' experience, she specializes in public relations and public affairs. She accompanies organizations in sensitive contexts where strategy, rigor and finesse are essential. Recognized for her ability to navigate complex issues, she advises clients from a wide range of sectors. A native of Quebec City, she studied public communications and law at Université Laval. She has been a member of the 2 Degrés Board of Directors since 2024, after supporting the organization during its public announcement.
A physics engineer by training and a patent agent by profession, Reno Lessard has been helping companies and technology institutions create value in the form of intangible assets since 2013. He has in-depth skills in drafting and examining patent applications in the fields of optics-photonics, quantum physics, electronic and photonic chip manufacturing and processing, semiconductor materials and many other complex physical solutions. Committed to the environment, Reno has served as director and secretary of the 2 Degrés incubator since its founding in 2019. Outside of work, he devotes his free time to his wife and daughters, the real heart of his life.
Maude Rhéaume is an HR leader recognized for her ability to transform organizations by focusing on people, impact and boldness. Director of Human Resources at Majorat Group, she has over 10 years' experience in environments as varied as technology start-ups, NPOs, multinationals and SMEs.
Strategic, creative and committed, she builds strong cultures, mobilizes people around powerful visions and constantly challenges the status quo. Deeply involved in her community, she believes in the power of social capital and the responsibility of organizations to contribute positively to society.
Anne Thériault is Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Plus Compagnie. An accomplished innovation leader, she has extensive expertise in AI governance and data protection. Previously, she worked for over a decade at Coveo, actively contributing to its international growth and IPO. Recognized for her strategic vision, Anne has proudly put her experience to work for 2 Degrés since 2021. Based in Quebec City, she makes the most of her magnificent region to enjoy a host of outdoor activities.
A corporate director, Martin Larrivée ASC CPA has over 30 years' experience in governance, finance, technological innovation and strategic leadership. He has held executive positions with Ressorts Liberté and the Institut national d'optique (INO), where he founded the Quantino incubator. His responsibilities have included finance, IT and human resources. Involved in several boards of directors, including Moisson Québec, Avantis, SOPFIM and Mobilité Infra Québec, he is recognized for his collaborative approach, rigor and ability to mobilize around high-impact projects.
A seasoned entrepreneur and investor, Rémi has over 20 years of business and venture capital experience in the telecommunications, digital advertising and software technology sectors. Co-founder of Fibrenoire, now part of Videotron, he held the position of VP Sales and Engineering, contributing to annual growth of over 4000% since 2007. His expertise covers C-Level sales strategies, organic and acquisition-led growth, commercialization, marketing and hyper-growth structures. His engineering background enables him to anticipate emerging trends and optimize business models.
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