The Top 8 Accelerators in Montreal

Empowering Innovation: Unveiling Canada's Top 25 Startup Accelerators

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Overview

Montreal has a thriving startup ecosystem with a strong focus on technology and innovation. The city is home to a diverse range of startups across industries such as artificial intelligence, gaming, and clean tech. In recent years, there has been a surge in the number of accelerators in Montreal, providing valuable resources and support to early-stage startups. These accelerators offer mentorship, funding opportunities, and access to a network of investors and industry experts, helping startups to scale and succeed in the competitive market.

The Top 8 Accelerators in Montreal

1.

AQC Capital

AQC Capital is a Singapore-based venture capital firm and accelerator that focuses on fintech and blockchain startups. It provides funding, mentorship, and access to a network of industry contacts, with the goal of helping startups succeed and grow.

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Montrรฉal
Canada

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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4
Exits
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2012

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
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Remote
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Equity Unknown
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Seed, Early Stage Venture, Series A

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Financial Services
1.

Carbon 13 Venture Builder

A venture builder that creates and invests in startups focused on decarbonization.

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Montreal
Canada

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
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2015

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
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In-Person
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Equity Unknown
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Early Stage Venture

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Climate
1.

Centech

Centech is a startup accelerator based in Montreal, Canada, known for its focus on deep technology startups. They provide a 12-month program that includes mentorship, access to funding, and a dedicated space for startups to work on their projects. Centech is particularly suited for early-stage startups in the fields of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and clean energy.

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Montreal
Canada

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Exits
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2014

HOW IT WORKS

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Duration Unknown
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In-Person
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Equity Unknown
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Early-Stage Startups

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Artificial Intelligence
Healthcare
CleanTech
FinTech
Robotics
1.

CQDM

CQDM is known for its focus on supporting innovative life sciences startups in Canada. They provide funding, mentorship, and access to a network of industry experts, making it an ideal accelerator for early-stage startups in the biopharmaceutical, medical device, and digital health sectors.

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Montreal
Canada

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Exits
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2008

HOW IT WORKS

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Duration Unknown
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Remote
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Equity Unknown
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Pre-Seed, Seed

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Life Sciences
HealthTech
1.

FounderFuel

We are Canadaโ€™s Leading Venture Accelerator

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Montreal
Canada

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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13
Exits
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2010

HOW IT WORKS

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12 weeks
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In-Person
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Equity Unknown
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Seed

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Finance
Internet
SaaS
Venture Capital
1.

TandemLaunch

TandemLaunch is a startup incubator and venture capital firm that helps entrepreneurs turn research and technology into successful businesses.

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Montreal
Canada

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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3
Exits
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2010

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
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Hybrid
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Equity Unknown
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Seed

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Artificial Intelligence
Audio
Automotive
Computer Vision
Consumer Electronics
1.

Techstars Montreal AI Accelerator

Techstars Montreal AI Accelerator will select startups that advance the development and application of artificial intelligence across all industries and markets

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Montreal
Canada

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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1
Exits
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2006

HOW IT WORKS

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13 weeks
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Hybrid
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Equity Unknown
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Early Stage

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Artificial Intelligence
Business Development
Financial Services
1.

The Holt Xchange

The Holt Xchange is a company that provides an innovative platform for buying and selling pre-owned luxury watches.

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Montrรฉal
Canada

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
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2018

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
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Hybrid
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Equity Unknown
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Seed

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Blockchain
FinTech
InsurTech
Payments
Venture Capital