INCUBATOR-ACCELERATOR
INNOVATION
CATALYST
MISSION
Cilex helps startups, companies and institutions achieve their technological innovation goals by providing a service structure in incubation, acceleration and research and development. Cilex catalyzes a culture of technological innovation in the entire Outaouais region and in the National Capital Region of Canada.
Our annual report is available in French by request at info@cilex.ca.
AT CILEX
We bring together coaches, entrepreneurs, startups and SMEs, professionals and researchers, to promote innovation.
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ABOUT US
WE ARE
AN NPO
As an NPO, Cilex reinvests all its revenues in the development of its ecosystem, in order to provide better support and tools to entrepreneurs.
LOCATED IN THE NATIONAL
CAPITAL REGION
Thanks to its prime geographical location, Cilex is at the heart of all business events in the region, in the Outaouais and Ontario. Its location within the Université du Québec en Outaouais makes it an exceptional meeting place for innovation and expertise.
SERVING ENTREPRENEURS
FOR OVER 15 YEARS
Since its creation in 2005 as a language technology research centre, Cilex has carved out a place for itself among other local incubators through its cutting-edge expertise in research and innovative technology. In 2014, its reorientation as an incubator-accelerator for innovative businesses helped it to better offer expertise specifically to entrepreneurs looking to innovate. Learn More
CILEX
ECOSYSTEM
Our team of experts and researchers will support you throughout your entrepreneurial journey. They will connect you with a network of coaches, mentors, professionals, potential partners, relevant startups, SMEs and institutions, all based on your specific needs. Cilex is also a member of Startup Québec, QuébecInnove, In-Sec-M, MAIN, MonGPS, UBI Global and CRIM.
PARTNERS
To improve mobility and knowledge acquisition for startups and SMEs, Cilex is actively developing strategic partnerships with other organizations that support technological and innovative entrepreneurship. So far, we have ratified formal agreements with the following organizations:
