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About Startup in Residence
Startup en Résidence offers two support options for tech startups with strong growth potential:
- An eight-month acceleration program, with the possibility of receiving venture capital investment.
- An à la carte service, providing ad hoc, targeted support to address a specific challenge.
About the Acceleration Program
The acceleration program offers 100 hours of personalized support from experts over an eight-month period, tailored to the needs of each selected company.
Acceleration Program Selection Process
Applications
Complete the application form during the application period. Three calls for applications are launched each year.
First interview
Selected companies are invited to an initial 45-minute online interview with the selection committee.
Second interview
Companies selected following the first interview are invited to a second 30-minute interview and asked to provide additional financial information.
Final selection
Companies that participated in the interview process are informed of the decision by email.
Start of the program
The selected companies are beginning their journey through the accelerator program.
About À la Carte Service
The À la carte service offers 6 hours of flexible, targeted support from an expert to help startups solve a specific problem.
À la Carte Service Selection Process
Applications
Fill out the application form. Applications are accepted year-round.
First interview
Companies that have applied will be invited to an initial online interview with the Service à la Carte team.
Selection
The selected companies are notified by the team.
Start of the 6 hours coaching mandate
The selected companies begin their one-time support with an expert from the À la Carte Service.
Our experts
Our network of professionals provides startups with essential information, strategic advice, and practical mentoring. Drawing from a variety of fields—including finance, marketing, technology, and operations—our experts help them overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and accelerate their growth.
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Our team
Our team puts its expertise in entrepreneurship and investment to work for startups. Powered by Desjardins, Startup en Résidence places people at the heart of its approach to support founders as they grow their businesses, prepare for investment, and develop as leaders.
