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Cycle Momentum

Start-up Accelerator & Innovation Platform

Montréal, Québec

Cycle Momentum, a start-up accelerator and innovation engine, offers acceleration programmes for clean technology companies and open innovation programmes for large companies. As an integral part of the Cycle Capital platform, Cycle Momentum works closely with companies that develop and commercialize clean technologies and thus supports the early stage development of companies with international competitive potential. Anchored in the cleantech ecosystem, Cycle Momentum propels impactful innovation in early-stage companies through training workshops, networking sessions, mentoring and access to investors. In addition, its various corporate programmes foster innovation within large organisations. To increase the impact of its programs, Cycle Momentum has brought together several local and international investment funds in its Partner Fund Circle, whose members are involved with participating start-ups. I

Industries

Clean technologiesGeneral/industry agnostic

Focus Areas

Urban technologiesIndustry 4.0AgTechGreen chemistryWater technologiesClimate technologies

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Stages Supported

EfficiencyIdeaMatureScaleValidation

Services Offered

Mentorship and access to advisorsFree educational events or programmingFinancing opportunities and connections with investor groupsNetworking opportunities and community events

Programs

Lab-to-Startup

accelerator

Accelerating the transition from research to industry for the deployment of concrete environmental solutions

Origo

accelerator

An investment matching program that supports entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions by stimulating investor participation

Circular Innovation Challenge

event

Selects and supports technological solutions improving performance of specific value chains (e.g., wood residues in construction/renovation/demolition)

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Company Revenue Stages

Start ($0-1M)Grow ($1-5M)Scale ($5-25M)Enterprise ($25M+)

Cycle Momentum is founded by Cycle Capital, a venture capital firm managing over $0.6 billion CAD in early and growth-stage funds. The organization has created/maintained over 1,500 jobs, raised $630M in capital for its portfolio companies, and maintains an 81% survival rate. The platform includes an 'international collective of entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators' and serves startups, investors, and corporate partners.

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BAI Type

Finesse

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

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Entity Type

Not-for-Profit

Operating Regions

Quebec (QC), National (all of Canada)

Leadership

  • Catherine Bérubé

    Chairwoman of the Board of Directors

  • Patrick Gagné

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Morgan Guitton

    VP Programs

  • Jennifer McDonald

    Senior VP, Investments

  • Niels Hagége

    Director, Business Development and Partnerships

  • Ariane Cloutier

    Chief Financial Officer

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135 accelerated businesses

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Founded 2014
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