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Montréal: The best city for entrepreneurs and startups

You’re an entrepreneur and you’re planning to launch a company in an innovative sector such as artificial intelligence, video games, life sciences, cyber-security, “deep tech” or fintech? You’ve found the right place!

Take advantage of a vibrant ecosystem that drives startup success, with a wealth of incubators, accelerators, and venture capital investors ready to offer the support you need.

 

Key numbers

$1.38B
in venture capital investments in 2023 (Québec)
2,100+
startups in Greater Montréal
30+
incubators and accelerators
170,000+
IT professionals
35,000+
workers with AI expertise

Supporting innovative businesses

With a well-established entrepreneurial support infrastructure and a strong culture of collaboration between academic, public, and private sectors, Montréal provides an ideal environment for foreign entrepreneurs looking to launch their startups.

Home to 4 of Canada’s 10 most active venture capital investors, the city offers crucial venture capital resources to accelerate the growth of innovative companies. These investment opportunities are further enhanced by a highly skilled workforce, particularly in information technology and artificial intelligence.

  • Highly competitive operating costs and numerous tax advantages
  • An ecosystem celebrated for its tech excellence
  • A large pool of qualified talent
  • Exceptional quality of life
  • #1 in Canada for university research funding: nearly $2 billion annually

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Montréal International provides personalized support to international entrepreneurs connected to incubators and accelerators based in Montréal.

  • Connections with key players
  • Information on available incentives
  • Guidance on international mobility
  • Continuous support in collaboration with our partners

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Success story
Kinova
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“Montréal is an ideal place to start a business. There are lots of tech incubators that tap into the enthusiasm of young graduates coming out of our excellent colleges and universities. A tech incubator in Los Angeles can attract 75 candidates, whereas one in Montréal will attract 400.”

Dax Dasilva

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Lightspeed

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François St-Hilaire

Director, Business Development