A program to meet your ambitions

12 weeks to accelerate your startup

The Acceleration Program is the gateway to Centech. It provides free and personalized support, as well as an exclusive access to workshops, tools and key resources, and to an ecosystem of innovation partners. Centech and the Acceleration program are primarily for companies in the deeptech, medtech or edtech fields.

  • 100% free
  • 50 workshops
  • In person, in Montreal

Selection Criteria

To qualify for the Acceleration program, your project must meet the following requirements:

  • The project is realistic and has potential for commercialization
  • The project includes a significant technological advance and/or patentable innovation
  • The project is part of the distinctive sector and technological vectors promoted by Centech

Benefits of the Acceleration Program

The Acceleration Program is a support program open to all and 100% free. It offers many advantages:

15+ hours of group workshops

Weekly mentoring sessions

Free Access 24/7 to our collaborative workspaces and meeting rooms

The opportunity to introduce your startup

to our network of investors and key players

Collaborating with corporate partners who are members of the Collision Lab

Networking events with Centech's ecosystem

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Achieve your startup goals

As part of your participation in the Acceleration program, you will be able to:

Potential

Validation of your tech project’s potential and specifying the product to be commercialized

Pitch

Structure, practice and present your pitches

Business model

Choosing the right business model to conquer the target market and achieve your growth objectives

Team

Strengthening your team and building the organizational foundations of your future business

Coaches and Entrepreneurs in Residence

All participants in Centech’s programs benefit from the valuable advice of Centech’s Entrepreneurs in Residence (EeR). These successful entrepreneurs have been selected for their expertise and inspiring journey.

Alexandre Désy

Entrepreneur in Residence - Tech

André Lavigne

Entrepreneur in Residence - Tech

Carl Malartre

Entrepreneur in Residence - Edtech

Caroline Chevrier

Entrepreneur in residence - Medtech

Daleyne Guay

Entrepreneur in residence - Tech

Doryne Bourque

Entrepreneur in residence - Tech

Elise Villeneuve

Entrepreneur in Residence - Tech

Fabien Maurin

Entrepreneur in Residence - Tech

Félix Morin

Entrepreneur in residence - Edtech Succès Scolaire

Franck Louesdon

Entrepreneur in Residence - Tech

François Drolet

Entrepreneur in residence - Medtech

Isabelle Bettez

Entrepreneur in residence - Tech

Jean-Luc Deschamps

CFO in residence

Jean-Pierre Robert

Entrepreneur in residence - Medtech

Jovan Antunovic

Entrepreneur in Residence - Medtech

Louis Crevier

Entrepreneur in residence - Tech

Martin Enault

Chief - Entrepreneur in residence

Martine Beaudoin

Entrepreneur in Residence - Medtech

Nicolas Bertrand

Entrepreneur en Résidence - Medtech

Patrick d’Astous

Investor in residence

Stéphanie Bacquere

Entrepreneur in Residence - Tech

Steven Arless

Entrepreneur in residence - Medtech

Testimonials

Sarah Seddiki, Teaméo
Acceleration Fall 2021

“Centech’s Acceleration program has been a valuable opportunity for Teameo. The mentors’ advice and specialized workshops have been invaluable to the company’s development.

The experience enabled me to strengthen my skills as an entrepreneur and create valuable links with other professionals in the field.”

Ruben Lopez Nanofacile
Ruben Lopez, Nanofacile
Acceleration Fall 2023

“Participating in the Centech accelerator program has been an incredibly transformative experience for Nanofacile. The program constantly pushes you out of your comfort zone, which revealed potential in us that we hadn’t realized before. This kind of environment accelerates not only your business, but also your personal development. The combination of entrepreneurs-in-residence and the support of other entrepreneurs creates a dynamic ecosystem of continuous learning and innovation. This collaborative atmosphere has been essential in pushing us to improve and reach new heights.”

PolarPulse Andrei Ciohodaru
PolarPulse
Acceleration Winter 2024

“The Centech Acceleration program has been a springboard for PolarPulse, enabling me to better define and articulate my vision for the company.

Throughout the program, coached by accomplished mentors, I was led to take concrete, measurable actions, such as contacting potential customers directly and developing a solid business model.”

Call for projects closed