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The everyday decisions, ambitions and uncertainties that rarely make it into a business pitch.
THE STARTUPFEST CONVERSATIONS
Different paths. Shared ambition.
Explore entrepreneur stories and meet the people behind the support.
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ENTREPRENEUR STORIES
From the first idea to the everyday realities of building a business. Meet the founders and discover the human journeys behind their companies.
THE ENTREPRENEUR’S JOURNEY
“I used to be scared of public speaking, but now I enjoy pitching so much”Co-founder & COO
MetaCycler BioInnovations
MetaCycler BioInnovations develops bioplastics made from dairy and other organic waste. Its aim is to turn discarded resources into useful materials and make sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics more affordable.
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“T’as juste besoin de commencer”Founder & CEO
Corvita Biomedical
Corvita Biomedical develops technology to automate newborn monitoring in neonatal care. Its intelligent incubator combines computer vision and AI, with the aim of making comprehensive monitoring more accessible to hospitals and care teams.
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“If you don’t ask, you won’t have a yes”Founder & CEO
dvrgntAI
dvrgntAI develops digital tools to help neurodivergent people better understand and track their everyday experiences. Its companion app combines interactive activities, journaling and AI-supported insights, with a focus on accessible mental health support and reducing stigma.
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“I want to keep innovating, keep working with people and having this bigger impact”Founder & CEO
AeroCardia
AeroCardia develops portable sensors that measure breathing and oxygen use during exercise. Its goal is to bring insights traditionally gathered in a laboratory into everyday endurance training, helping runners and cyclists better understand their effort.
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“On a vraiment une équipe incroyable”Co-founder & COO
BrainScores
BrainScores develops AI-powered tools for analysing brain MRI scans and detecting subtle abnormalities. It aims to give researchers and clinicians clearer, measurable insights to support the evaluation of complex neurological conditions, including epilepsy.
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“Il y a toujours une porte ouverte”Entrepreneur
ORIS PARCOURS
ORIS PARCOURS was developed to help immigrant entrepreneurs in Québec navigate the journey from an idea to financing and growth. The project combines AI, human guidance and entrepreneurial resources to make that journey clearer and more accessible; it is currently listed as inactive on its official page.
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Founder & CEO
EN Solutions Hydro
EN Solutions Hydro develops AI software and mobile tools for the operation, maintenance and monitoring of hydroelectric plants. Its purpose is to help operators improve reliability, anticipate failures and manage their assets more effectively in support of clean energy production.
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PME MTL
Explore the business support offered by Montréal’s local network.
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Articles and tools to explore starting a business or taking over an existing one.
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A guide to the questions and steps involved in acquiring a business.
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Find links to business support and financing organizations across the country.
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Find the regional agency serving your province or territory.
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