This change follows a $7 million financial support from the Ministère de l’Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie (MEIE) under the 2022-2027 Quebec strategy to support research and investment in innovation.
Quebec Tech aims to position Quebec as a global leader in creating and developing high-potential tech startups. The goal is to help these startups achieve commercial success both locally and internationally, while considering their social and environmental impacts.
Quebec Tech will focus on high-intensity technology industries that significantly contribute to the manufacturing GDP and productivity. This is crucial for Quebec to remain competitive on the international stage.
Quebec Tech will offer services focused on commercialization, especially for startups with international ambitions. This includes:
Quebec Tech will mobilize key players in the tech ecosystem, complementing private and public organizations, investment capital funds, and existing incubators and accelerators. The aim is to create a united front to better support Quebec's startups.
The new focus is to ensure startups are ready for international commercialization from the early stages. Selected startups will receive personalized support and access to high-caliber expertise to achieve their export ambitions and strengthen their positions in global markets.
Quebec Tech's mission is to make Quebec's innovative entrepreneurship ecosystem more ambitious. By mobilizing resources and tools, Quebec Tech aims to accelerate the growth of high-potential, export-oriented Quebec tech startups.
With the transformation from Startup Montreal to Quebec Tech, the organization is set to play a key role in propelling Quebec's tech startups to international success. The focus on commercialization and international growth will help build a sustainable, dynamic, and diversified economy for Quebec. For more information, visit www.quebectech.com.