From July 8 to 10, the Grand Quai du Port de Montréal will host the very first edition of the Entrepreneurship Show, presented by the City of Montreal as part of Startupfest.
WHYThis first edition occurs in a worrying context for entrepreneurship. According to data from the Montreal Economic Institute published in April, the number of entrepreneurs has decreased by 37% since 2005 in Quebec, compared to 18% for Canada as a whole. Source: Montreal Economic Institute
In this context, easy access to support, financing and mentoring, at the heart of the Salon’s mission, takes on particular importance. The event provides access to hundreds of real-life Montreal entrepreneurs, more than 100 pitches on stage, 180 demonstrations, as well as experienced spokespersons.
PME MTL, which runs innovation and start-up advisory clinics on site as well as several workshops (including Building a project that suits you, Financing your business while maintaining control and Lean innovation), provides you with a main spokesperson, two innovation experts and three supported entrepreneurs, all available for interviews on site or ahead of the event.
WHAT1st edition of the Entrepreneurship Show, an opportunity to meet innovative Montreal entrepreneurs and conduct interviews with experts in innovation and start-ups, to comment on entrepreneurial news
WHO: Innovation experts available for interviews • Omar Montaz, innovation director, PME MTL Centre-Ville. Specialist in AI and IT, engineer by training with more than 20 years of experience in telecommunications and consulting, and co-founder of a technological start-up. • Ada Panduro, innovation director, PME MTL Centre-Ouest. A specialist in the biofood sector, she supports companies in growth and transformation, with expertise in market development and ecosystem mobilization. Entrepreneurs available for interviews • Dominic Feron, CEO, Fortisia, an intelligent mobile application that modernizes union communication and supports union organizations in their digital transformation. With this solution, we are transforming the way in which unions communicate with their members and manage their information. • Alexa Love Tremblay, CEO of Conversaplex, a digital solution powered by artificial intelligence that facilitates communication by strengthening language skills, in order to break down the barriers linked to language acquisition • Sébastien Méthot, CEO and co-founder WINDO Cleaning: Already spotted by La Presse, the company has developed a window washing solution using drones, from two to five times faster than traditional methods.
WHEN: From July 8, 10 a.m. to July 10, 4:15 p.m. WHERE: Grand Quai du Port de Montréal (200, rue de la Commune Ouest, Montréal, QC, H2Y 4B2)
Paid parking available at 200, rue de la Commune Ouest, H2Y 4B2Place d’Armes or Square-Victoria metro station, + 10 minutes walk