Where technological innovation takes off

Centech drives entrepreneurship and shapes tomorrow’s tech entrepreneurs.

The epicentre of technological innovation at the heart of Montreal

Centech propels high-potential technological innovation projects stemming from science and engineering, by providing entrepreneurs with an ecosystem of resources, training, tools, coaching and contacts to support them in their growth, from conceptualization to commercialization.

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to take part in Centech’s programs in the last 5 years.

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Experts in Residence

coaches and mentors to support tomorrow’s innovative businesses

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2021-2022

university business incubators in the world by UBI Global

Our programs

Discover programs designed to empower high-potential technology companies

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Acceleration

Program

A program designed to support and accelerate the growth of your tech startup and thrust it forward by 6 to 12 months forward in just 12 weeks.

Duration: 12 weeks

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Propulsion

Program

A program offering the coaching, tools and resources you need to ensure the long term viability of your startup.

Duration: 2 years

Key Industries

We support high-potential Startups that offer innovative solutions to significant problems and societal challenges.

Deeptech

Products and solutions that rely on innovative technologies to respond to societal challenges and improve productivity. 

Centech is particularly interested in companies developing deep tech solutions in the following industries:  

  • Automation & Industry 4.0 
  • Transport & Logistics 
  • Telecommunications & Microelectronics 
  • Energy & the Environment 

Medtech

Medtech encompasses technological products and solutions aimed at improving health care, quality of life and medical techniques to ensure the well-being of all individuals in our society. 

Open Innovation: Bringing Startups & Corporations Together

The Collision Lab, Centech’s open innovation hub, supports large companies from different sectors in their open innovation initiatives in collaboration with technology startups.

Centech's startups

Discover the startups that have participated in Centech programs.

Tech

Potloc

Automne 2016
BioTech

Anasens

Hiver 2020

Vyoo

Automne 2017
Logistics

YPC Technologies

Hiver 2018

Displaid

Été 2022

Testimonials from supported companies

« At Centech, we do not create startups, we create companies. »

Richard Chénier, General Manager at Centech

Community events

Explore upcoming events at Centech

31.05.2023

Coffee Time ☕ – Olivier Garceau

25.05.2023

The Port of Québec becomes a Collision Lab partner

The news

Discover the latest news from the Quebec innovation ecosystem.