District 3 Innovation Hub
Transform your ideas into startups and companies with global impact
Montréal, Québec
District 3 Innovation Hub is a leading innovation hub in Montreal that nurtures and develops multidisciplinary startup teams. They focus on harnessing emerging technologies to create businesses with global impact.
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Focus Areas
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Stages Supported
Services Offered
Programs
Systems Mapping
incubatorFree 6-week program for aspiring entrepreneurs tackling social and environmental challenges, featuring systems thinking, impact mapping, and sustainable solutions through weekly workshops and mentorship
Validation
incubatorFree 12-week intensive for early-stage startups to validate their business model and bring innovations to market, including 1:1 coaching, hands-on workshops, and downtown Montreal coworking space
Launch
acceleratorProgram for startups with proven traction offering biweekly 1:1 coaching, tailored workshops, and access to a global network
Grow
acceleratorProgram to accelerate startups with expert coaching, funding support, and investor connections
MentorConnect
otherMIT-licensed Venture Mentoring program providing monthly sessions with three experienced mentors in confidential, NDA-bound environment with ongoing support at no cost
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Company Revenue Stages
Only incubator in Quebec with specialized expertise in biotech sector. Generated 500+ average active jobs per year. Community of 12,000+ members. $573M+ in sales funds since inception. Takes no equity from startups and allows founders to retain IP. Offers sector-specific expertise tailored to biotech, healthcare, high tech, and social innovation. Features both virtual and physical workspace including prototyping lab.
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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
University-backed (ie. the University is the formal entity)
Operating Regions
Quebec (QC), National (all of Canada)
1400+ startups supported since 2014
Notable Alumni
SWave3D, GigLinked, Thermolio, Sonaro, Emission Reduction Now, Medyx, Haply, RecharjME, Cedulify, Ozex, CanApply, Precision Analytics, Life Engine
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