Incubation program

Our support offer

Our service is specifically linked to the realities, issues and needs of new businesses at the pre-startup stage, right through to start-up.

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Our support is highly specialized and tailored to your needs and the progress of your project.

Through this incubation program, you’ll have access to the resources, equipment and means you need to develop your business.

More than 20 hours of training and coaching every month

Access to a network of over 75 mentors, experts and ambassadors from the cleantech industry

Access to specialized laboratories and equipment to accelerate the development of your technologies

The hours of support can cover all subjects related to the development of your organization:

strategy
business development
intellectual property
financial modeling
human resources
international development
marketing

What does the course involve?

– More than 20 hours of training and personalized support every month

– Access to a network of over 75 mentors, experts and ambassadors from the cleantech industry

– Access to specialized laboratories and equipment to accelerate the development of your technologies

– Collaborative spaces and environments

– Networking sessions with several companies in the cleantech ecosystem

– Events dedicated to entrepreneurs

Our incubation program is aimed at all entrepreneurs who have developed an impact solution in the pre-startup phase.

Sectors in demand

We are looking for innovative environmental projects aimed at reducing carbon footprints and improving processes in the water, waste and energy sectors. 3 niches identified in relation to the region’s strengths, ecosystem potential, existing assets and current trends.

Water

Residual materials

Energy

Course objectives

The development of your technology and your prototype: a project ready to be commercialized!

The development of a project with real social, economic and environmental impact.

Identification and validation of a market with high potential.

Validation of your business model assumptions.

The development of your leadership, your skills and your team.

Meeting key players in the cleantech ecosystem to accelerate your business and marketing opportunities!

Our admission criteria

Maturity stage

Pre-start (TRL-NMT 2-3)

Location

in Québec

Market potential

International

Business model

Innovative (involving research) and high-impact (GHG reduction)

Legal form

All types

Involvement

Demonstration of serious commitment (at least 3 days/week)

Course costs

350$/month

This amount represents approximately 5% of the total value of our support.

Notre communauté

Throughout your journey, you will be supported by a community of professionals in the development of your technology and the solidification of your business model. This community includes ambassadors, entrepreneurs, experts and investors in residence.

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How to submit a project?

Several documents will be requested from you during your application.

Here is a list of mandatory documents that will be required of you:

— The Curriculum Vitae(s) of the person(s) who will be incubated

— A presentation of your project (4-page pitch deck).

Please download and view the pitch deck instructions:

– Use this template (click on “create a copy” to create your own pitch deck).

— A value proposition canvas.

Please download and consult the various instructions for the value proposition canvas:

– Use this template (click on “create a copy” to create your own canvas) and help you from the resources below:

– How to approach the value proposition canvas in stages

– Explanatory video on the value proposition canvas

Here is a list of optional documents that you can submit to enhance your application

– a business model canvas (BMC)

– your business plan

– your presentation (complete pitch deck)

– a market study

– your financial forecasts

If you wish to familiarize yourself with all the questions before starting to submit your project, you can download our application form in PDF format (if this form does not open properly, try opening it via a private browsing window).