For Entrepreneurs

• Ages 18 to 40
• Originating from any business sector, as long as the project corresponds to the profile of the companies sought-after
• Developing ventures in seed, start-up or development phase, and located or operating in Quebec
• Looking for $50,000 to $1M to launch or expand their business

For Angel investors and Private Investors

• Having acquired, throughout their career, extensive business experience
• Possessing thorough knowledge and in-depth experience in various industries
• Offering advice, guidance and contacts to promising young entrepreneurs
• Having capital to be invested

Profile of the companies sought-after

The companies sought-after correspond to those that:

• Have a high innovative component (technology, business model, or other)
• Target a significant market potential
• Have a strong growth potential
• Offer a differentiated solution to distinguish the company from the competition
• Have the ability to establish strong barriers to entry
• The product / solution provides significant value added to clients

Summary definition of the phases

Seed Phase

• Venture at the stage of the initial business plan, developing the first prototype of a product, or not having generated significant sales yet
• Stage during which an idea is developed into a project that will lead to the creation of a new company

Start-Up Phase

• Venture that has evolved to the stage of its first sales, clients, or product launch

Development Phase

• Venture that has reached either the stage of advanced commercialization, possess a development project, or is an internal or external expansion project (equipment purchase, personnel hiring, special projects, new product development, new market expansion, acquisition of a competitor, etc.)
• Candidates wishing to take over an existing company (succession) are equally invited to submit a proposal