R&D INCUBATION-ACCELERATION – 12-MONTH PROGRAM

You and your team have clearly identified a problem in a specific industry, and people in the field have confirmed that they’re willing to pay for your solution? Now’s the time to look at developing your product/service and your business model.

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What can I expect?

• A one-year program with reassessments every 3 months.

• A personalized individual coaching plan that includes R&D, business model planning, intellectual property, financing, marketing and much more.

• Training workshops based on your needs .

• Preferential access to our experts, affiliated researchers, professionals in residence and our large network of resources .

• Simplified access to financing options such as the Futurpreneur Fast Track Program (depending on eligibility requirements) and the Startup Quebec programs.

• All this while retaining your intellectual property rights and all your company shares.

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Who is it for?

This program is designed for startups in the pre-market phase or early market entry phase (selling for less that 3 years).

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• If you are still in the idea phase, we recommend you take part in the Sprint. 

• If you are in the validation phase, we recommend you try the Bootcamp.

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What’s my commitment?

If you are selected for the Aventure program, you commit to:

• Attend the scheduled meetings.

• Meet the established objectives.

• Sign and abide by the service agreement and the non-disclosure agreement.
   

How does it work?

1. You and your team fill out the application form.

2. If your application is complete, we will contact you to schedule a Zoom interview.

3. During the interview, you pitch your startup to us and answer a few questions from the selection committee.

4. You receive an answer within a week.

5. If you are selected, a coach will be assigned to you to start a one-month trial.

6. At the end of this test period, an assessment is made. If things are going well, a one-year coaching agreement is signed.

When is it?

All year long — recruitment is ongoing.

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Where is it?

At home, in front of your computer.