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Centech

Ready to change the world?

Montréal, Québec

Open to all, Centech supports companies and deeptech projects with high growth potential from the science, engineering and the medical fields. We offer support services for startups free of charge, without taking equity in the companies or the intellectual property they generate.

Industries

Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingClean technologiesDigital media & telecommunicationsLife sciences & advanced healthTransportation

Focus Areas

DeeptechMedtechAutomatisation et industrie 4.0Transport et logistiqueTélécommunications et microélectroniqueÉnergie et environnement5GAI et Machine LearningCybersécuritéDronesIdO/capteursImpression 3DMatériaux avancésOptique et photoniqueRobotiqueTechnologie quantique

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Stages Supported

DiscoveryValidation

Services Offered

Mentorship and access to advisorsFree educational events or programmingFinancing opportunities and connections with investor groupsDiscounted and/or free professional servicesOffice space, co-working environmentNetworking opportunities and community eventsAccess to specialized equipment, lab facilities, and/or servicesAccess to free or discounted licenses for products or devkitsTrade and export support

Programs

Programme Accélération

accelerator

A free 12-week program designed to accelerate the growth of technology companies by advancing them 6 to 12 months

Programme Propulsion

incubator

A personalized 2-year program offering tools and resources to ensure business sustainability

Collision Lab

other

An open innovation hub that facilitates collaboration between large enterprises and technology startups

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Company Revenue Stages

Start ($0-1M)Grow ($1-5M)

Ranked in UBI Global's top incubators for university-based business incubators. Centech reports that startups in early phase have raised millions in capital over the past 5 years and their graduated companies have created thousands of jobs. Offers expert-in-residence program with entrepreneurs, coaches, and mentors.

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BAI Type

Foundations & Ecosystem-Building

Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).

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Entity Type

Not-for-Profit

Operating Regions

Quebec (QC)

Founded 1996