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our movement gives entrepreneurs the courage to risk and to accelerate innovation in Quebec

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MAIN firmly believes that, simply by working together and networking, we can multiply the impact of our actions to support entrepreneurs. - for a strong, efficient and coherent support network - for a lasting impact on the development of entrepreneurship and the broader cycle of innovation throughout Quebec

Type

Not-for-Profit

Founded

2015

Regions

Quebec (QC)

Industries

General/industry agnostic

Focus Areas

Research commercialization / IPRegional ecosystem development

Stages supported

IdeaDiscoveryValidationEfficiencyScale

Services offered

  • Discounted and/or free professional services (legal, accounting, bookkeeping, etc.)
  • Financing opportunities and connections with investor groups
  • Intellectual property education and assistance (Includes: patent, trademark and copyright evaluation, intellectual property strategy, protection and licensing)
  • Mentorship and access to advisors
  • Networking opportunities and community events
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Refining and expanding venture growth and entrepreneurial competencies and create the connections across innovation ecosystem

Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).

DisclosureBAI type is CAIN’s inferred classification based on available data. It has not been confirmed by the member unless otherwise indicated.

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Le Parachute

Mental health support program for entrepreneurs

MAIN Summit

Annual gathering of entrepreneurial support professionals

momentumPI

Intellectual property awareness and support program

Parapluie

Health coverage plan for entrepreneurs in Quebec, providing coverage comparable to large company employees

PERSEIS

Ecosystem monitoring and research initiative

Training Courses

Workshops and training for entrepreneurial support professionals

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TechStars Montreal AI

Montréal, Québec

Techstars is a global startup network that accelerates success for entrepreneurs through mentorship, investment, and innovation, supporting over 1,000 companies with a market cap of $8.1 billion.

General/industry agnostic
University
Finesse
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InnoHub La Centrale

Terrebonne, Québec

Des services pour les startups et les entreprises innovantes!

Innohub La Centrale is an incubator and accelerator that supports innovative projects in the industrial, technological, and business services sectors.

General/industry agnosticOther
Finesse
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Polytechnique Montréal

Montréal, Québec

Founded in 1873, Polytechnique Montréal, technological university, is one of Canada's largest engineering teaching and research institutions. It is the Québec leader for the scope of its engineering research activities. It is located on the campus of Université de Montreal, the largest French-language university campus in the Americas. With over 49,000 graduates, Polytechnique Montréal has educated 22% of the current members of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. The institution offers more than 120 programs. Polytechnique has 260 professors and 8,600 students. It has an annual operating budget of $215 million, including a research budget of $81 million.

General/industry agnostic
Foundations & Ecosystem-Building
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Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)

Montréal, Québec

BUILD SOMETHING MASSIVE

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a nonprofit organization that delivers an objectives based program for massively scalable, seed stage, science and technology based companies.

Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingAgricultureClean technologies+6
University
Foundations & Ecosystem-Building